A free mental health and wellbeing service that has supported thousands of people across Devon has celebrated its fifth anniversary with events attended by the Lord Mayor of Exeter, participants, volunteers and members of the Devon business community.
BeWell@StepOne, run by Step One Charity, launched in 2021 with a simple but ambitious idea: that community, connection and meaningful activity could help people improve their mental health before reaching crisis point. Five years on, it has delivered thousands of free wellbeing sessions, peer support groups and community activities...
Colleagues from Taylor Wimpey Exeter have raised £5,316.42 for Hospiscare, an independent charity providing specialist care to patients and their families living with life-limiting illnesses across Exeter, central and east Devon.
The funds were raised as part of Taylor Wimpey’s annual challenge, where a team of 15 from the housebuilder’s Exeter office completed a hike along the north Devon coastline, followed by a series of competitive, creative and strategic tasks.
Rob Baker, Managing Director for Taylor Wimpey Exeter, said: “The Taylor Wimpey Challenge is always a...
Tilia Homes has announced a new three-year partnership with Royal Devon Hospitals Charity, reinforcing its commitment to supporting communities across Devon.
Royal Devon Hospitals Charity supports two acute hospitals, 17 community hospitals and a range of community, specialist and primary care services across north, mid and east Devon. The charity raises money to enhance hospital care beyond what’s possible with NHS funding. Through the partnership, Tilia Homes will work alongside the charity to support fundraising initiatives, raise awareness of its work and help strengthen...
Westbank Community Health and Care is marking its 40th anniversary with a milestone achievement - supporting 40,000 Devonians on their journey to improved health, wellbeing and community connection.
During a celebratory year for the award-winning charity, Westbank is providing a lifeline to more people than ever before through a diverse range of community-based services. These include: Devon Carers, Devon Parent Carers (launched this year), Health Walks, The Community Cookery School, The Community Hub, Community Larders, The Gym, Community Transport and Social Prescribing....
The Family Law Company ’s annual quiz raised an impressive amount for Devon charity Balloons , which supports the needs of bereaved children and young people in Exeter, East and Mid Devon.
Quizzers came from a wide section of the legal community including judges, barristers, Cafcass and local law firms. The event was held at Exeter City Football Club’s Heritage Lounge.
Before the quiz kicked off, Balloons Fundraising Officer Nasim Hartman provided insights about the charity, which is celebrating its twentieth year.
Local disability support charity, Community Equality Disability Action (CEDA), has received a £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, thanks to the support of local Mondelēz International employees in Crediton.
CEDA, which is a Devon-based charity dedicated to promoting the social inclusion of people with physical, sensory or learning disabilities, was selected by employees based at Mondelez International’s Crediton site, as part of The Cadbury Foundation’s annual ‘Your Charity, Your Choice’ programme.
Now in its fourteenth year, the initiative is designed to give...
In 2025, Topsham business HCT Turf launched its ‘Turf it Forward’ campaign, offering up to 150 square metres of locally grown turf to a deserving community space. Hospiscare ’s Searle House in Exeter was selected as the winner, with plans to refresh the hospice garden and the lawn at the main entrance.
The team had hoped to lay the turf in November, but Storm Claudia brought heavy rain and high winds across the South West, making the work impossible. Soon after, major building works at Searle House meant the site was inaccessible, forcing the project to be put on hold.
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...
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...
