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City choir’s concerts raise vital funds for local causes

From Good King Wenceslas to the Queen of Sheba, Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s two Christmas carol concerts raised almost £6,600 to support the work of Exeter Leukaemia Fund, and now the choir is hoping its next concert on Saturday, 14 March, Solomon, will raise an impressive amount for the Lord Mayor’s chosen local charity, the Exeter group of Riding for the Disabled.

Exeter Philharmonic Choir is proud to have the Lord Mayor of Exeter as its Honorary President, and the choir’s spring performance is always billed as ‘The Lord Mayor’s Concert’. This year, the choir and four soloists...

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More than 4,000 people fed at Christmas by the Exeter Chiefs Foundation

The Exeter Chiefs Foundation has funded its largest ever Feeding the Community at Christmas campaign, ensuring that 1,100 people received a proper festive feast.

Working in partnership with Exeter Food Action (EFA), the Foundation funded the distribution of essential festive fare – including meat, mince pies and seasonal staples – to 16 different charities and community organisations, supporting people who might otherwise have gone without.

This year’s campaign also included an additional donation to homeless charity St Petrock’s, enabling the team there to serve even...

Isca Academy Students Donate Hundreds of Books to Local Charities

Students at Isca Academy have donated hundreds of books to children’s charities as part of a non-uniform day.

Students brought in books they no longer needed, from childhood favourites to popular teenage reads, creating a collection suitable for readers of all ages.

The donations will go to Children’s Hospice Southwest and Atkinson’s Secure Children’s Home, so children can enjoy books and stories over the festive period.

Staff at the school, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust, praised the students for their generosity, enthusiasm, and willingness to support...

Taylor Wimpey Exeter donates over 3,000 winter essentials to homeless people and £10,000 to charity

Taylor Wimpey Exeter has donated 3,011 hats, gloves, scarves and socks to homelessness charity, CRASH, through collections from across the region.

As part of its Wrap Up Warm campaign, the leading homebuilder has donated over 14,000 much needed winter essentials to 24 homelessness centres in England, Scotland and Wales in support of its national charity partners - CRASH, St Mungo’s and CRISIS.

Taylor Wimpey Exeter collected the most winter essentials out of every Taylor Wimpey region, and came up with the most engaging video that showcased the collecting journey....

The toys and hampers were delivered to 50 local families

Westbank delivers 50 Christmas hampers to local families with the help of the business community

Businesses in and around Exeter have rallied to help the Exminster-based charity Westbank Community Health and Care to deliver 50 hampers to support local families this Christmas. A huge donation of children’s toys were a last minute addition to the food hampers - a special donation from Cars and Cuppas, which runs monthly events in Exeter.

Numerous organisations donated festive fare and their time to ensure Westbank’s hampers were packed full of goodies to bring some Christmas cheer to the local community. Volunteers from NatWest’s Exeter branch helped wrap gifts and prepare the...

Westbank’s warm welcome for the community this winter

Westbank Community Health and Care has opened the doors of its warm, welcoming winter space for the communities of Exminster and Starcross, and is trialling a new shuttle service two days a week to help local people get there.

Warmwell at Westbank is within the charity’s recently revamped Community Hub and is open Monday - Friday from 10am for anyone seeking a welcoming, heated space during the daytime where they can share a cuppa and conversation during the colder months, including over the festive season. Warmwell will be closed on Christmas Day, but open on Boxing Day and New...

BASICS Devon appointed DCAA's charity of the year

The Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) is delighted to announce that BASICS Devon has been appointed as its Charity of the Year.

BASICS Devon are specialist volunteers delivering emergency pre-hospital care and vital life-saving education. They support communities across Devon with advanced medical treatment around the clock before patients reach hospital

Comprised of highly trained volunteer medics, BASICS Devon responds to some of the most serious medical emergencies supporting the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. From road traffic...

Devon ‘hero dog’ wins Guide Dogs national award

Retired guide dog Ridley, who lives in Dawlish, has been honoured with a national award at the Guide Dogs People Awards 2025.

The eleven-year-old black Labrador cross golden retriever scooped the Hero Dog Award in recognition of his life of service, not only as a guide dog but his continued contribution as an ambassador dog, therapy dog, and loyal companion.

Ridley was nominated for the award by Peter Boston, his owner, and the two attended an afternoon tea celebration at the Guide Dogs National Centre near Leamington Spa, Warwickshire (on 25 November), together with the...

Run for FORCE

Run for FORCE Cancer Charity and be part of the biggest team at the Great West Run to support local people dealing with cancer.

FORCE is your local cancer charity, providing care and support for people in Devon affected by cancer to improve their wellbeing and quality of life.

For just £20 to register and a simple fundraising ask of £90 , you can take on this iconic challenge while making a real difference. Every step you run helps FORCE provide vital support, comfort and care to local people facing cancer.

Last year, an epic total of 700 runners joined Team...

Exeter Chiefs Women launch first-ever Exposed charity calendar to celebrate body positivity

Exeter Chiefs Women have launched their first-ever Exposed calendar as a bold and empowering project to celebrate the strength, confidence and positivity of female athletes and to raise money for two important causes.

The calendar, available from 11 December 2025, has been driven by the players, who wanted to mirror the success of the long-running men’s Exposed calendar while championing their own message of body positivity. It is the first of its kind in the PWR.

Following a landmark year for women’s rugby and women’s sport, the Chiefs Women’s Exposed calendar shines a...

Westbank celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026

Westbank launches Christmas campaigns to support the community

The Devon health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care has launched three Christmas campaigns to support those who are lonely or who may be struggling financially or emotionally this Christmas.

Throughout December, members of the public are encouraged to donate to the charity as an alternative way of giving and to make their season’s greetings go further by helping those who are less fortunate.

Volunteers have decorated a tree in Exeter city centre to raise awareness of the work of Westbank Community Health and Care as part of this year’s Princesshay...

Charities

City choir’s concerts raise vital funds for local causes

More than 4,000 people fed at Christmas by the Exeter Chiefs Foundation

Isca Academy Students Donate Hundreds of Books to Local Charities

Taylor Wimpey Exeter donates over 3,000 winter essentials to homeless people and £10,000 to charity

Westbank delivers 50 Christmas hampers to local families with the help of the business community

Westbank’s warm welcome for the community this winter

BASICS Devon appointed DCAA's charity of the year

Devon ‘hero dog’ wins Guide Dogs national award

Run for FORCE

Exeter Chiefs Women launch first-ever Exposed charity calendar to celebrate body positivity

Westbank launches Christmas campaigns to support the community

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