Charities

Educated Recruitment are thrilled to announce that they are taking part in the £50 Challenge for Children’s Hospice South West and are hosting a charity evening on Friday 27th September at Coomebinteignhead Village Hall.

The charity event will include a quiz, raffle and auction with amazing prizes to be won and a disco to round off the evening!

Our event is open to the public, so please do come along on what will be a fantastic, local event for such an incredible cause. The night kicks off at 6:30pm with the quiz to start at 7.15pm. The raffle, auction and disco to follow...

SOUTH WEST cyclists are being urged to use peddle power to raise money for Cancer Research UK this September.

The charity is launching its Cancer Research UK Cycle 300 challenge. It is urging men and women to sign up now and then choose how, when and where to clock up 300 miles on a bike next month.

There are many ways to hit the 300-mile mark. Commuters can to notch up ten miles a day on their cycle to work. Weekend enthusiasts can plan epic 75-mile routes through rolling countryside, while gym bunnies can step up the spin classes to hit their target.

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On Thursday 5 September, the Michelmores 5k Charity Run will take place on Exeter's Cathedral Green, with over 1000 runners taking part to raise money for a great cause.

The 5k Charity Run is the South West's largest corporate running event and has raised over £300,000 for local charities over its 20-year history.

For 2019, local businesses and individuals will come together to fundraise for The Amber Foundation, Michelmores' Charity of the Year.

The Amber Foundation helps homeless, young unemployed people regain control of their lives and strive towards positive...

Brave runner and fundraiser, Alice Carlo, has been inspired by the experience of her father to take on the Bournemouth Half Marathon.

Alice, who is currently studying at the University of Bournemouth, tells us, “In 2014 my Dad suffered from a severe stroke, causing him to be partially paralysed and leaving him with little speech, hearing or site. He now receives support from the team at Headway Devon’s centre in Exeter on a weekly basis where he is able to socialise and take part in activities. He also receives help with speech and movement which has improved incredible amounts...