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Exeter Community Groups Saved from "Friendship Tax" by New UK Charity Initiative

Local community groups in Exeter and the local area, are being thrown a lifeline as a new British non-profit, GatherUK, launches to combat the rising "cost of connection" imposed by global tech giants. As major international event platforms hike their annual organiser fees to nearly £300 per year, many local hobby groups, walking clubs, and support circles are facing the threat of closure. In response, local organiser Steve Podbury has founded GatherUK.org —a "digital town square" designed to keep local communities alive without the corporate price tag. "We are seeing a 'Silicon Valley...

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Wain Homes South West New Homes Team Charity Challenge

Peak Performance from Exeter Housebuilding Team

Three teams of intrepid adventurers from Exeter-based housebuilder Wain Homes hiked more than 20 miles in one day across the three highest hills of the Peak District, raising £12,000 for a youth charity.

Wain Homes contributed the registration fees for 13 employees to take on the sponsored challenge of climbing 1,300m up Kinder Scout, Bleaklow and The Black Hill. The walk is an epic adventure which covers the wildest and most remote areas of the Peak District National Park.

Members of Wain Homes’ technical, construction and regional head office teams took part in the...

Skinny Dip at Topsham Lido: Baring all for charity

On a warm sunny Saturday evening on the 27th August, 48 intrepid swimmers bared all in aid of the mental health charity MIND Devon.

After nervously assembling on the poolside, at the allotted hour of 7.30pm the gathered group all dropped their towels and jumped naked and costume-free into the beautifully warm water of the Topsham Lido.

The ensemble of brave skinny dippers enjoyed an hour swimming, splashing about, chatting and making new friends. A few hours before clothes-off, several of the fund-raisers - some who had not met before - rendezvoused for a pre-dip drink to...

Charity launches online fashion campaign to help homeless people in Exeter

An Exeter-based homelessness charity launches a rolling online fashion show next week, in a bid to raise money for people without a home in the city, as the winter approaches and the cost of living crisis deepens.

In a campaign timed to launch on World Homeless Day (Monday 10 October), St Petrock’s, which provides food, clothes, survival equipment and other services for rough sleepers and those in temporary accommodation, is asking local people to #PoseforStPetrocks in its vintage clothing shop.

Petrock’s Place, based in Paris Street, sells items that are not practical...

Charity’s furniture upcycling workshop for unemployed gets funding boost

Exeter Community Initiatives (ECI), a local charity based in Exeter, has received a £10,195 funding boost to run a furniture upcycling workshop for the unemployed.

Funded by the European Social Fund, the 10-week workshop starts on 7 October but will accept starters for up to three weeks. It is open to anyone registered unemployed or economically inactive and considering moving towards employment or education.

Run by ECI’s Remade project, the workshop will teach attendees how to restore old pieces of furniture such as a chest of drawers and side table which can then...

A Regal Firework Display for Devon Air Ambulance

Fundraising sets off with a bang with the release of tickets to Exeter Round Table’s 39th Annual Charity Fireworks display, this year in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II.

Advanced tickets are now being released for the 39th Annual Charity Fireworks Display, once more in support of Devon Air Ambulance and this year, in celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Fireworks-goers can look forward to funfair rides, food outlets and licensed bars, and, of course, an evening of amazing fireworks by Sonic, the British Champions, set to music classics hosted by Radio Exe....

The Family Law Company supports FORCE Santa Cycle

The FORCE Santa Cycle is back on Saturday 19th November 2022 but with a twist!

The traditional Topsham to Exmouth route remains but there is NOW the option to ride in the opposite direction.

Riders will cycle six miles from Topsham Rugby Club to Exmouth along the stunning Exe Estuary Trail, starting at 11am.

Those choosing the second option will set out from Exmouth Rugby Club at 12:30pm and finish on Topsham Quay.

“Of course, none of this would be possible without the continued support of The Family Law Company as our main sponsor for this festive family...

Left to right is Ollie Jackman (Agile Comms), Josh Butler (Triangle Networks), Emily Hayes (The Terr

Funny Business in Exeter

Exeter’s Local business community has come together to raise a smile for charity.

Ollie Jackson, Josh Butler, Raj Panchal and Andi Davies want to do something special for Children’s Hospice South West.

Funny business takes place at The Terrace in Exeter’s Queen Street Dinning on Thursday, October 13th from 18:30 in celebration of Children’s Hospice South West.

“It is a chance to bring together local businesses, volunteers and parents who want to support this amazing charity,” Josh said.

Winner of the prestigious Funny Women Award, Suzy Bennett is to headline...

Cards For Good Causes are looking for Shop Managers

Christmas pop-up shop at St Martin's Church will raise funds for charity

Cards for Good Causes are delighted to announce they are looking to recruit enthusiastic and friendly people to help run pop-up shops during the Christmas season!

Cards For Good Causes are looking for a Shop Manager to oversee the running of their Christmas pop-up shop in Exeter this year. It’s a fantastic opportunity to help raise thousands of pounds for local and national charities and earn money in the run up to Christmas. Our shops positively buzz with Christmas spirit, so if you're someone who thrives...

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Exeter Property Circle Event at The Quayside Distillery

Tickets are now available for the next Exeter Property Circle Business Event.

Please join us for networking & drinks at The Quayside Distillery on 13th October 2022 between 5.30 and 7.30 pm.

We are joined by Guest Speakers James Miles & Michael Tilston from The Mortgage Quarter in Exeter. They'll be sharing their industry insight using a fun quiz to give Exeter's property professionals an update on the property market and mortgage industry.

Quayside Distillery is also offering distillery tours to all attendees to allow people to learn all about their innovative...

Workers walk around the world to find a cure for brain tumours

Employees from an Exeter-based company are taking part in a month-long walkathon to raise money for Brain Tumour Research .

A 25-strong team from Shipman Financial Planning is aiming, with the help of 10 others from parent company Amber River, to walk more than 40,000 kilometres (24,901 miles) throughout September – the equivalent distance of travelling around the world.

The team from Shipman is fundraising for Brain Tumour Research after financial administrative assistant, Louise Pickering lost her mum, Angela Linnell to the disease 26 years ago.

Louise, 45,...

Charities

Exeter Community Groups Saved from "Friendship Tax" by New UK Charity Initiative

Peak Performance from Exeter Housebuilding Team

Skinny Dip at Topsham Lido: Baring all for charity

Charity launches online fashion campaign to help homeless people in Exeter

Charity’s furniture upcycling workshop for unemployed gets funding boost

A Regal Firework Display for Devon Air Ambulance

The Family Law Company supports FORCE Santa Cycle

Funny Business in Exeter

Cards For Good Causes are looking for Shop Managers

Exeter Property Circle Event at The Quayside Distillery

Workers walk around the world to find a cure for brain tumours

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