The Residential Property team at Michelmores took over the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) shop in Crediton on the 9th June 2015. Raising funds by selling cakes, steaming clothes and dressing the store windows the team raised £650 in one day for the charity.
The Exeter Leukaemia Fund supports families affected by blood cancers and blood disorders across the South West by providing compassionate, tailored support in the Yarty ward at the RD&E where around 400 patients are treated each week.
Karen Eagle, an Associate in the Residential Property team, said: 'I would like...
Exeter based couple, Austin and Sally Burn-Jones, are aiming to raise £5,000 for various charities through the St. James’s Place Foundation.
On June 5th, Austin and Sally embarked on their challenge of climbing 3 mountains in 3 days, reaching highs of 6,000 feet.
In support of their charity challenge Austin and Sally have teamed up with local businesses to host a ‘Healthier, Cleaner World Fundraiser’ on June 16th at The Exeter City Football Club, from 7-9:30pm.
The fundraising event includes short talks from Hyundai on Hydrogen-the fuel of the future, Thermalogica...
Bull Meadow Park in St Leonard’s will be transformed on Saturday 27th June as it plays host to the St Leonard’s Summer Fete. The fundraising event will be packed with activities for all the family with performances from Exeter Children's Orchestra and the Paddleboat Theatre Company, activities including sports taster sessions as well as traditional stalls and games. With international foods, a barbeque and cream teas there's plenty for food fans too.
Entry to the event is free and proceeds from the activities will raise funds for St Leonards Pre School, St Leonards...
As part of National Volunteers Week 2015, we are looking to recruit an army of volunteers to help raise awareness of Exeter Deaf Academy out in the local community. Join us on Friday 5th June during the morning, afternoon or both for an opportunity to be part of a fantastic team, meet likeminded people and support a great local cause. We are looking for people with lots of energy and enthusiasm who are able to donate a couple of hours of their day and can help us tell people about the amazing work we do at the Deaf Academy and why we need support. Very few people are aware that Exeter Deaf...
Exeter mum Tracey Frankum has joined the Fez Army to raise funds for FORCE by trekking along the Great Wall of China.
She sets out this weekend on the trip of a lifetime that will involve five days of walking along part of the 13,000-mile structure.
Each day she will trek along the stony, steep and sometimes slippery path. Some sections are renovated and others not as the wall twists and winds its way along the mountains, interspersed with crumbling watchtowers.
It is described as demanding but also very rewarding, particularly on a clear day when you can look at...
Devon Air Ambulance Trust is the Charity which raises the funds to keep Devon’s two Air Ambulances flying. Although a Charity Heléna Holt, Chief Executive explained “To be a successful charity, no matter what size, it is essential that staff and volunteers receive the right training in order to run the Charity as effectively as possible.”
Carole Johnson, MD of Onelife Training UK Ltd said “My husband had a very bad accident but unfortunately it was out dealing with another incident at the time, so I know how important your service is in saving lives.
Nightstop Devon provides free emergency accommodation for 16-25 year olds who find themselves without a home for the night. We place them with our vetted and trained hosts who have a spare room, and want to help a young person in need.
February was our busiest month in the 13 years we've been running. Our wonderful hosts provided 75 bednights to 12 vulnerable young people.
We've just launched a fundraising campaign called #NIGHTSTOPWARM. To highlight the fact that so many young people are facing a cold night on the streets, we're asking the public (you!) to...
Exeter Deaf Academy is recruiting volunteers to take part in a one-off awareness day in Exeter and surrounding areas. The aim of the day will be to place Deaf Academy collection boxes in various locations throughout the City in order to raise both awareness and vital funds for an essential local charity. Exeter Deaf Academy is a charity that runs a School and College providing specialist education and care tailored to the individual needs of Deaf young people aged 4-24 years. The charity’s vision is to see Deaf people valued by themselves and their society, being confident, well educated,...
