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Westbank’s Community Allotment made accessible to all thanks to Kier’s volunteers

Manpower and materials donated to Westbank Community Health and Care by the Kier Group have transformed the charity’s Community Allotment at Exminster into a space that’s accessible to everyone.

Eleven local volunteers from Kier’s Natural Resources Nuclear & Networks division recently worked over a total of about 4 days to create a tarmac access ramp, level the ground and lay a concrete pathway to make the allotment accessible to wheelchair users. The monetary value of the work amounts to approximately £7,000, including labour and materials.

Kerry Fenton of Kier NRNN...

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Coldplay backs city homelessness charity’s first major Christmas campaign

A band of global superstars have thrown their weight behind an Exeter-based homelessness charity, by supporting the first major Christmas campaign of its 26-year history.

St Petrock’s will launch a gritty, yet heartwarming short film next week, as people on low incomes are plunged further into poverty, while the country slides into a recession triggered by soaring inflation and interest rate rises.

From discussions with partner agencies and St Petrock’s own observations, the charity estimates the number of rough sleepers on the streets of Exeter has doubled in the space...

Devon Freemasons donate £1,500 to South West Blood Bikes

Every Spring and Autumn Freemasons from all around Devon meet to support local organisations who require financial assistance, among which are children’s charities, schools, youth centres and locally based charities including hospices, hospital services and cancer charities.

The money is raised through the “WAKE FUND”, a trust conceived by William Alexander Kneel, the Devonshire Provincial Grand Master from 1970 to 1984, the late owner of Kneels laundry & dry cleaners (now Johnsons). Since the idea was initiated, the fund has grown through the continued generosity of...

Exeter Community Initiatives appoints new Chief Executive

Local charity, Exeter Community Initiatives has appointed Katie Holland as its new Chief Executive.

Katie takes up her role on 21 November, succeeding Steven Chown who has stepped down after six years.

ECI works in Exeter and across Devon helping people facing poverty, inequality and homelessness to get their lives back on track. It does this by involving them in community projects to improve their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing, increase their sense of belonging and provide skills to help them succeed in life.

Under Katie’s leadership ECI will...

Cards For Good Causes charity opens Christmas pop-up shop in Exeter

Christmas pop-up shop at St Martin’s Church aims to raise funds for charity.

Christmas isn’t Christmas without receiving a card or gift from Cards For Good Causes! This year, Cards For Good Causes is opening its annual pop-up shop at St Martin’s Church, Cathedral Close with the help of local volunteers. The doors are open until 17th December and the shop is selling a wide range of gorgeous Christmas cards and gifts, all of which raise money for local and national charities.

Buzzing with festive good cheer, the pop-up shop invites local residents, visitors, and tourists to shop...

Devon Carers is offering free advice to unpaid carers on 24th November

Devon charity offers free Advice Fair for unpaid carers on Carers Rights Day

In Devon, approximately 135,000 people look after someone who couldn’t manage without their help and receive no payment for it. Some are new to caring, while others have cared for a family member, friend or neighbour for some time. It’s an invaluable role but carers often feel alone or unsupported, particularly in light of the current cost-of-living crisis.

Devon Carers, part of Westbank Community Health and Care, is hosting a free Information and Advice Fair specifically for unpaid carers on Carers Rights Day. The event will take place on Thursday 24th November at the Exeter...

Devon Air Ambulance ranks high in Employers’ Award

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is delighted to have been ranked 15th in the Best Companies to work for in the UK Charity sector.

A staff feedback and engagement survey undertaken by Best Companies earlier this year has resulted in Devon Air Ambulance receiving a Two Star accreditation for the organisation as an Outstanding Company to work for.

Best Companies is the brainchild of CEO Jonathan Austin. He was inspired by a Servant Leadership conference in the USA in 2000, where he attended a seminar with the top 2 companies to work for in America at the time. Here they talked...

Exeter charity seeks views on how best to support people during cost-of-living crisis

Local charity, Exeter Community Initiatives (ECI), is seeking views on how it can work together with other charities to best support people during the cost- of-living crisis.

The charity works in Exeter and across Devon, helping people facing poverty, inequality and homelessness to get their lives back on track. It does this by involving them in community projects to improve their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing, increase their sense of belonging and provide skills to help them succeed in life.

ECI, along with other charities, will face increased demand over the...

Veterans With Dogs achieves accreditation by Assistance Dogs International

Veterans With Dogs, an assistance dog program dedicated to assisting British Armed Forces veterans with service-related mental health conditions, is pleased to announce that it achieved accreditation by Assistance Dogs International (ADI). ADI is the leading authority in the Assistance Dogs industry. It establishes and promotes standards of excellence in all areas of assistance dog acquisition, training and partnership.

Veterans With Dogs trains and provides assistance dogs for current and former members of the British Armed Forces with service-related mental health conditions...

Devon charity offers a warm space and a warm welcome this winter

Westbank Community Health and Care, based in Exminster, has opened its doors to local people as part of a new initiative to provide a warm and welcoming space to those challenged by the continual rise in the cost of living.

Mindful that many members of the local community are struggling as a result of the recent hike in their household bills, the charity has launched its Warmwell at Westbank initiative at its premises near Exeter.

The former Seedlings Cafe has been transformed into a comfortable, cosy space with a lounge and dining area where people can drop in for...

Devon community group wins Community Heroes cash boost

An organisation that supports people in poverty in Exeter and Torquay has won a community award from leading builders merchant Selco.

Punk Against Poverty CIC has secured £500 worth of building materials through its Community Heroes campaign.

The organisation provides free school uniforms to children in need and will use the materials to help fix the roof at one of its two fundraising shops in Torbay.

Stefanie Curran, who helps to run the community interest company (CIC), said: “We are absolutely delighted to have this support from Selco. Being able to obtain...

Charities

Westbank’s Community Allotment made accessible to all thanks to Kier’s volunteers

Coldplay backs city homelessness charity’s first major Christmas campaign

Devon Freemasons donate £1,500 to South West Blood Bikes

Exeter Community Initiatives appoints new Chief Executive

Cards For Good Causes charity opens Christmas pop-up shop in Exeter

Devon charity offers free Advice Fair for unpaid carers on Carers Rights Day

Devon Air Ambulance ranks high in Employers’ Award

Exeter charity seeks views on how best to support people during cost-of-living crisis

Veterans With Dogs achieves accreditation by Assistance Dogs International

Devon charity offers a warm space and a warm welcome this winter

Devon community group wins Community Heroes cash boost

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