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Lace up your boots and hike to save lives!

Devon Heli Hike is a South West Coast Path challenge which will take participants on a journey from Jennycliff and around to Noss Mayo, taking in breathtaking views of the beautiful coastline.

Supporters can join this event and take on either a 14 or 26 mile trek along both rugged and...

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Record number of runners finish half marathon in support of women affected by domestic abuse and violence

Almost 50 runners pounded the streets of Plymouth at the weekend in aid of leading women’s charity, Trevi

Sunday, 14 May, played host to Plymouth’s annual Britain’s Ocean City Half Marathon, 10k and 5k events. The atmosphere was buzzing as runners, both women and men, came out in force to support Trevi in celebrating their 30th Anniversary and raise over £8500!

Runners came with all...

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Headway launches Action for Brain Injury Week 2023: Every 90 Seconds

Every 90 seconds, someone in the UK is admitted to hospital with a brain injury – that’s a staggering 350,000 people per year.

Headway UK’s Action for Brain Injury Week is an annual campaign designed to raise awareness and understanding of acquired brain injury (ABI) and to help give survivors and their loved ones a voice.

This year’s ABI Week campaign entitled Every 90...

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Dan walks the walk in Devon and Cornwall

Dan McNiell, 27, is a young veteran on a massive mission. After suffering from medical problems, addiction and depression, he set off with nothing but his boots and a tent to walk the whole coastline of the UK. He wanted to raise funds for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, who had helped him when he was discharged from the Army.

With over 11,000 miles in front of him, he hoped to...

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Daish’s Holidays pledges to raise thousands for Cancer Research

Daish’s Holidays, a UK based family-owned coach holiday provider, has announced it is supporting Cancer Research as its charity partner for 2023 in a dedicated fundraising drive across its 12 hotels in England and Wales.

Every year the coach holiday provider pledges to raise money for a deserving cause with the help of donations from guests and staff as well as a full schedule of...

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Fundraising total announced for brain tumour charity

Otter Garden Centre in Ottery St Mary is delighted to announce a total of over £3,300 raised for charity of the year Brain Tumour Support .

The figure was achieved through a variety of fundraising activities, including the annual Christmas Wish Tree and collection cans at till points. The Otter team also put together a number of staff events such as quiz and bingo evenings which were...

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RGB chooses Children's Hospice South West as its charity partner

RGB Building Supplies is delighted to announce that it has selected Children's Hospice South West as its charity partner for 2023-24, and will be organising branch-wide fundraising events throughout the next 12 months.

Children's Hospice South West, founded in 1991, provides care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families, including respite and short...

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Devon Air Ambulance high street and online shops boasts rich range of Prom dresses for all!

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) may be a familiar sight on the high streets of 19 Devon towns, but the charity’s online presence has been growing since it launched its online shop during lockdown.

The charity has celebrated its recent online refresh by stocking a range of stunning preloved gowns, cocktail dresses and evening wear, ideal for young people eager to get to the other side of...

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Lifeworks staff experience immersive autism reality

Occasionally we experience something special that will remain with us for a very, very long time and aid us throughout our lives. That’s what the newest team members at Lifeworks Robins , alongside some of their colleagues from Lifeworks College , have experienced recently when they attended training on the Autism Bus.

The Autism Reality Experience , run by Training2Care UK Ltd , is a...

Be part of the Nation's "Big Help Out" and lend a hand to Devon Air Ambulance

Join the whole nation commemorating the King’s Coronation by taking part in ‘The Big Help Out’ at a Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) charity shop near you!

The Big Help Out offers a chance for everyone to experience volunteering in their local area. On Monday 8th May- Saturday 13thMay the DAA charity shops will be hosting an open week, where they are inviting willing volunteers to come...

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Aldi donates 6,520 meals to good causes in Devon over Easter holidays

Aldi donated 6,520 meals to local good causes in Devon to help people in need over the Easter school holidays.

The supermarket’s stores across the UK have paired up with local charities, community groups and foodbanks through its partnership with community giving platform Neighbourly.

More than 550,000 meals were donated throughout the UK, with almost 2,000 UK causes...

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