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Tesco to provide donation bags this Easter helping families for school holidays

Plymouth shoppers can pick up an extra bag to put through the checkout this Easter to support families facing financial difficulties during the school holidays.

The popular donation bags pre-packed with healthy long-life food items will be available in large Tesco stores in and around...

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The Princess Theatre, Torquay announce their Charity of the Year

Back in February the Princess Theatre, Torquay announced on their social channels they were on the look out for a new 'Charity of the Year'. A spokesperson for the theatre said "This exciting initiative is all about giving back, building connections, and using the magic of theatre to make a real difference in our community!"

A dedicated panel shortlisted the top contenders and put...

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Dartmouth veteran taking on tough charity trek in aid of soldiers, veterans and their families in memory of his brother

Local community invited to fundraising event in aid of Army Benevolent Fund, 19th April

Dartmouth businessman, Barry Azzopardi, is a former soldier who dedicates his spare time to helping veterans. This June, Barry is taking on one of his toughest challenges yet - the gruelling Cateran Yomp in the Scottish wilderness in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund’s (ABF) support for soldiers,...

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Rowcroft Hospice calls for increased funding of community-based care

A recent report by the Office for National Statistics highlights that while the majority of people at end of life express the desire to die at home, hospital deaths remain prevalent. Earlier this year the Health Economics Unit and Nuffield Trust think-tank found that more than 80% of healthcare costs in the final year of life (£9.6bn) is spent on hospitals, rather than support in the...

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Hospital pledges 365 days of support for Plymouth charity Project 35

A Plymouth hospital has pledged to support a local charity for the entire year and aims to raise £2000 to help its work with vulnerable families in the community.

As well as getting hands-on volunteering at Project 35’s food bank at Manadon Sports Hub last week, staff at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth, have chosen to focus on a series of fundraising drives for the charity...

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Stepping Up for Mental Health: Honiton Students Raise the Bar with Last Ever 24-Hour Charity Challenge

Honiton Community College (HCC) Sixth Form students have stepped up for mental health in their final 24-hour charity challenge, which raised much-needed funds for the Exeter, Mid, and East Devon branch of the Samaritans.

For over a decade, the school’s Sixth Form has led a series of 24-hour charity events, raising more than £26,000 for local causes. This year’s challenge saw staff...

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Rowcroft’s Open Gardens programme is back for 2025

Rowcroft Hospice’s much-loved Open Gardens programme returns for 2025, inviting the community to explore beautiful gardens across South Devon in support of local end-of-life care.

From April to September, gardeners will be opening their gates and welcoming visitors to enjoy their outdoor spaces while raising vital funds for Rowcroft, ensuring that patients and families living with...

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Devon Students Raise Funds for Red Nose Day

Students across Devon have been raising funds for Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day appeal today (21st March.)

Sidmouth College, Exwick Heights Primary School, Isca Academyand the Whipton Barton Federation, all part of the Ted Wragg Trust, have been fundraising through a variety of activities.

Over at Isca Academy students were encouraged to wear something red in exchange for a £1...

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Westbank takes part in March’s #FreeWillsMonth

There are just days left to take advantage of a FREE Will writing service offered by Devon health and wellbeing charity Westbank Community Health and Care this March.

It can be overwhelming to think about preparing a Will, knowing what you need to do and how the process works. March is #FreeWillsMonth and Westbank is taking part through the charity’s partnership with Kwill.

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Foundation launches new £200,000 funding programme

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation has launched a new open application programme for charities and community groups that are focused on social mobility.

A total of £200,000 is available, with applications now open for two £50,000 donations, which will be awarded in May.

A second round of funding will open in June, with an additional two £50,000 donations awarded in...

PL1 Civvy Street opens its doors to Plymouth’s veterans at The Hub at Foulston Park this weekend

PL1 Civvy Street is delighted to be part of the brand-new Hub at Foulston Park, a sports, wellbeing and community centre set to open its doors officially on Monday 17th March 2025. Ahead of the grand opening, the community is invited to an open weekend on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th March, where they can explore the facilities and experience first-hand what The Hub has to offer.

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