With the latest research from The National Lottery Community Fund [1] revealing an enthusiasm for volunteering among UK adults, Ansvar Insurance is urging charities and organisations in Devon to prioritise the safety and management of their volunteer programmes.
The research indicates that half of UK adults (a slight increase on last year) plan to volunteer in 2024, with 14% intending to volunteer for the first time, citing food banks, animal welfare, and charity shops as the most popular initiatives to get involved with.
The benefits of volunteering, such as providing...
Home-Start Exeter, East, and Mid Devon, a local charity dedicated to giving young children under five the best possible start in life, has received a generous donation of £1,500 from local homebuilder, Barratt Homes.
This significant contribution will boost the charity’s efforts to provide compassionate and practical support to parents as they navigate the challenges of early parenthood. The funds will aid in the delivery of vital services such as home visits, group support, and access to essential items for children’s well-being.
A step challenge which raises vital funds for leading charity Diabetes UK returns this summer – and a call has gone out for people from Devon to sign up.
The One Million Step Challenge runs between 1 July and 30 September and challenges participants to complete a massive one million steps over three months – which works out around 10,000 a day. Participants can take on the challenge from their own doorstep, at their own pace, in their own way.
The challenge, which is free to sign up to, is designed to boost your mood and your fitness while helping raise vital funds for...
Step One, a leading mental health and wellbeing charity in Devon, recently held a successful Open Day event to celebrate a new chapter for the organisation. The event, held on 13th June 2024 at the charity's new home, the X Centre on the historic Exeter Quayside, attracted over 50 attendees eager to learn more about Step One's work and its impact on the local community.
“We were delighted with the turnout at our Open Day event,” said Ben Greaves, CEO at Step One. “This marked a significant moment for Step One as we settle into our new home, perfectly suited for hosting peer...
Blue Cross in Devon is reaching out to Devon’s pet lovers to find out just how obsessed we really are with our furry friends! Launching a nationwide survey – The Big Pet Census - people will be asked to reveal how they celebrate their pet’s Birthday, what they wish their dog would say to them if they could talk, and even if they share with a bed with their favourite companion, as well as much more. The survey will be open between 29 May – 7 July 2024 and can be accessed via https://www.bluecross.org.uk/census-press .
The Big Pet Census will help the charity better understand the...
As part of the inaugural National Florist Day celebrations last weekend, local florist Tina Parkes director of the British Academy of Floral Art based in Dunchideock Barton near Exeter was named as one of the 2024 Faces of Floristry.
The Awards, which were by nomination only, saw winners selected by a panel of expert judges who not only considered the reason for the nomination but went on to investigate each nominee in depth before making their final selection.
Talking about their success Tina said she was thrilled and delighted to be part of such an illustrious group of...
The University of Exeter has been shortlisted for this year’s Multicultural Apprenticeships Awards as University of the Year, and nine Exeter apprentices have also received nominations.
The Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards aims to showcase talent and diversity within multicultural communities and celebrate the achievements of apprentices and the contribution of employers and learning providers.
The University of Exeter has been shortlisted for its Degree Apprenticeship programmes, in which the University aims to drive social mobility through education.
Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust, a family of 16 schools across Devon with over 13,000 students, has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours list for her outstanding services to education.
The selection process for the OBE involves a special committee whose decisions are reviewed by the Prime Minister and finally approved by the King. OBEs are awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions in their field, and Moira's recognition is a testament to her impactful career in education.
Exeter-based B Corp four-day week environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has received Living Wage Employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation .
Tyler Grange Exeter has significantly increased employee salaries during recent years, to support staff during challenging times. This accreditation now officially recognises that all 80+ Tribe members are paid a fair and real Living Wage.
The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of living and is introduced voluntarily by employers. Tyler Grange is now just one of just 14,000 UK businesses – from...
Self-guided city trail company, Go Quest Adventures is celebrating its second anniversary this June with the launch of a new Quest in Exeter, reimagined website and app as well as a limited time only discount code for Quest-goers.
Turning city streets into adventure playgrounds, Go Quest Adventures is a hugely popular interactive walking treasure hunt with a twist. Since its inception it has already established Quests in 23 cities across the UK.
As part of their birthday celebrations, the city trail company has announced Exeter as its latest Quest to be unlocked giving...
