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Special spring concert in aid of the Lord Mayor’s charity

A special afternoon concert is being staged in the city’s historic Guildhall on Saturday, 18 April by a chamber ensemble of Exeter Philharmonic Choir. The two-hour mayoral reception will begin at 2 pm, followed by music and verse performed by EPC’s Pilgrims’ Chorus under the expert leadership of its Musical Director, Stephen Tanner. The event will raise funds for the Lord Mayor of Exeter’s chosen charity, Riding for the Disabled - Exeter Group.

Exeter Philharmonic Choir has been at the heart of the city's musical life since 1846, bringing quality choral performances to large...

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Applications open for three £50,000 donations for charities helping young people into work

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation is running its open application programme for a second year, with an increased funding pot of £300,000 available for registered charities that support employability among young people.

The first funding round opens on Monday, 2nd March – with three £50,000 donations available for UK-based projects focused on children and young people aged 14-25, particularly those living in areas of economic and social deprivation.

The open application programme launched in 2025 to give more charities the opportunity to access Foundation funding....

Devon Air Ambulance Cycle Challenge

This September (Saturday 12) Devon Air Ambulance is launching a new fundraising challenge to bring communities together, explore Devon's beautiful landscapes and help raise vital funds to keep its service responding.

The Devon Air Ambulance Cycle Challenge is the perfect day out for anyone who loves being outdoors on two wheels. Whether a confident cyclist who likes a challenge or someone who prefers a sociable weekend ride with friends, there's a level for everyone.

Chief Executive Greg Allen, himself a keen cyclist, said: "We are very excited to be launching our first...

FORCE Cancer Charity Teams Up with Tozers for Free Will-Writing Week

This March, why not make or update your Will as part of FORCE Cancer Charity’s Make Your Will Week, taking place 2nd - 6th March 2026.

Leading local solicitors Tozers, with branches in Exeter, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot, are supporting the week by offering their Will‑writing services free of charge in exchange for a donation to FORCE.

Rachael Morley from Tozers Solicitors said: “We’re proud to support FORCE’s Make Your Will Week. Making or updating your Will is one of the most important things you can do for your loved ones, and it’s also an opportunity to think about...

Devon housebuilder donates £1,500 to Parkinson’s charity

David Wilson Redrow South West – currently building new homes across Devon - has donated £1,500 to Parkinson’s UK, to help the charity continue to provide practical support to those who are living with the condition and fund essential research.

Parkinson’s UK offers support to the 166,000 people in the UK living with the condition and their loved ones. It’s local support in Exeter includes a weekly dance class at the Riverside Leisure Centre and a support group at Millbrook Community Living.

Kirsty Berrigan and Rebecca Landolt, Heads of Community Fundraising at Parkinson...

Sister to run London Marathon in support of life-changing Exeter charity

Delfina Bounsall will take on this year’s London Marathon to raise funds for Exeter-based InFocus Charity, in recognition of the transformative support it has provided to her sister, Sienna.

The 26.2-mile challenge, taking place in April, is a deeply personal one for Delfina. Her sister Sienna is currently a student at InFocus College, a specialist further education provider for young people with vision impairment and additional disabilities.

Through a highly tailored curriculum, students at InFocus College develop essential skills for adulthood, including communication...

Orthodontist raises over £45,000 to support people with MND

An orthodontist from Exeter who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) just before Christmas has raised more than £45,000 in just six weeks to support other people facing the same devastating diagnosis.

Jon (Joff) Machell was diagnosed with MND, a terminal neurological disease, in October 2025. He first experienced the early symptoms in March of that year, during a skiing trip with family and friends. Despite being told time is limited, Joff is determined to support other people affected by MND by raising money for the MND Association, the largest MND charity in the UK...

Step One Charity partners with Lyons Bowe Solicitors

Devon-based charity Step One has announced a new partnership with Lyons Bowe Solicitors to deliver Make a Will Week 2026, running from 23rd – 27th February. This is the first time the two organisations have worked together, highlighting the value of cross-sector partnership for community benefit.

As part of the initiative, Lyons Bowe Solicitors will donate their legal expertise to help people make or update their wills. In return, participants are invited to make a donation to Step One Charity, supporting its mental health and wellbeing services across Devon.

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Handel’s rarely performed masterpiece Solomon comes to Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s Lord Mayor’s concert this spring is a not-to-be-missed musical event, and a first for EPC. On Saturday 14 March 2026 the choir and four soloists will sing Handel's majestic oratorio Solomon , a work not known to have been performed in Exeter Cathedral since its composition in 1748.

High drama, rich orchestration and some of Handel’s most exquisite choral writing combine in this rarely performed masterpiece, including the sparkling ‘Arrival of the Queen of Sheba’.

Exeter Philharmonic Choir is delighted to welcome Martha McLorinan as the wise...

Sign up for the Hospiscare Men's Walk

Join us on Saturday, March 7th, for a scenic seven-mile walk starting and finishing at Exeter’s Double Locks.

Along the way, you’ll enjoy a fun and rewarding experience, complete with a bacon roll and refreshments halfway around the course, followed by a well-earned pint, a hot pasty, and the chance to watch the Italy vs. England Six Nations game on the big screen when you return.

Over the years, Men’s Walk has raised over £1 million in support of Hospiscare.

This year, with more walkers than ever before, we’re striving to raise even more.

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Retirement Village Residents Raise Over £10,000 for Children’s Hospice

Millbrook Retirement Village in Exeter, owned and operated by Inspired Villages, has raised more than £10,000 for Children’s Hospice South West following a year of community-led fundraising by residents and staff.

Throughout 2025, more than 200 residents and 30 members of staff came together to support the charity through a wide range of creative initiatives including a sponsored walk, charity dinner, Christmas craft fair, concerts, patio cleaning, raffles and knitted sock sales.

The fundraising total was formally presented earlier this month at the village’s regular...

Charities

Special spring concert in aid of the Lord Mayor’s charity

Applications open for three £50,000 donations for charities helping young people into work

Devon Air Ambulance Cycle Challenge

FORCE Cancer Charity Teams Up with Tozers for Free Will-Writing Week

Devon housebuilder donates £1,500 to Parkinson’s charity

Sister to run London Marathon in support of life-changing Exeter charity

Orthodontist raises over £45,000 to support people with MND

Step One Charity partners with Lyons Bowe Solicitors

Handel’s rarely performed masterpiece Solomon comes to Exeter Cathedral

Sign up for the Hospiscare Men's Walk

Retirement Village Residents Raise Over £10,000 for Children’s Hospice

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