Charities

Skydiving is the sort of activity many of us dream about. But how many of us get the opportunity to actually do it? And how many of us would be brave enough to go through with it if we did?

Jen Beckenham is one such person: bold enough to throw herself out of a plane into the middle of the sky, near the roof of the world. And this proved a real stroke of luck for well-regarded Exeter-based charity Hospiscare , and for Jen herself, who had a very enjoyable experience which she is certain never to forget.

“The skydive was one of the best experiences of my life,” Jen now says...

Exeter law firm Browne Jacobson has announced Devon based ‘Pete’s Dragons’ as its charity for 2017-18.

Pete’s Dragons, which was founded in 2014, provides bereavement support through various projects to people affected by suicide loss across the South West region.

The charity offers practical advice, comforting hampers, financial assistance, holistic therapies, family fun days, grief recovery and respite at the charity’s sea-side holiday retreat.

It was set up by CEO Alison Jordan and her family in memory of Alison’s younger brother, Pete Wicks, who took his own...

Dr. Sarah Jackson has long been a supporter of popular Devon charity Hospiscare , and now holds the position of trustee. But this September will see Sarah go further still as she plans the challenge of completing her first half-ironman to raise funds for the charity.

As Sarah recognises, this is no small undertaking. “It’s happening in Weymouth on Sunday 17th September,” she confirms. “It is a long-distance triathlon which involves a 1.9km open water sea swim, a 90km undulating bike ride and a 21km run. This last one is a half-marathon in itself. The whole thing will take seven or...

For the second year running, Educated Recruitment hiked an impressive 19 miles on the Templer Way Walk for Macmillan Cancer Support on Saturday. Despite the very wet weather, the team walked from Haytor Rock to Shaldon in just under 5 in a half hours. Tide was not on their side resulting to the team having to walk 3 miles waist deep in water to complete the final leg of the walk! Following the huge success last year in fundraising, Edcuated Recruitment exceeded their sponsor target of £500 and raised a very impressive £742 for the cause! The ER team are extremely grateful for all who...