Charities

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...

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...

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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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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Tiverton man raises £5,000 for Hospiscare with epic road trip

A Tiverton man has raised £5,000 for local charity Hospiscare after completing an epic 8,000-mile tour of the British coast in memory of his sister.

Jim Bray took 58 days to drive around the British Isles and some of its larger islands, including Skye, Mull, Orkney and Anglesey.

Hospiscare cared for his sister, Emma Ansley, before she died aged 48 following a four-year...

Daughter dedicates two days of research to mum lost to brain tumour

A woman from Devon who lost her beloved Paignton mum to a brain tumour has dedicated two days of research in her memory during March, Brain Tumour Awareness Month, after raising almost £6,500 to help find a cure for the devastating disease.

Kirsty Clarke, also from Paignton, was inspired to support the charity Brain Tumour Research after losing her mum Samantha Savage, aged 58, in...

Experience an evening of glitz and glamour at Strictly Rowcroft

Rowcroft Hospice is delighted to announce that tickets for their highly anticipated dance extravaganza, Strictly Rowcroft 2025, are now on sale. Taking place on Saturday 17 May 2025 at the Princess Theatre in Torquay, the event promises an unforgettable evening of glitz, glamour and spectacular dance performances, all while raising vital funds to support Rowcroft’s end-of-life care for those...

Health, environment and animal charities benefit most from local donors

But safeguarding operations is essential for long-term success, insurer urges

The most recent UK Giving Report from the Charities Aid Foundation found that 60% of Devon residents generously donated to charitable causes in 2023 [1]. According to the Centre for Cities survey conducted the same year, 40% of donations in the South of England went to health and medical research charities,...

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 paved terrain, river crossings, seascapes and rolling hills while taking in stunning panoramic views...

Charity submits ambitious plan for outdoor hub in North Devon

The National Trust has submitted plans for an innovative Outdoor Hub at North Woolley, Shirwell on the Arlington Court estate.

Located just off the A39, less than a 10-minute drive from Barnstaple, the project aims to provide an accessible and inclusive outdoor space for local communities.

The proposed outdoor hub features a 1.2km surfaced multi-use trail helping to give...

Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital Staff Raise Over £5,900 to Support Dartmoor Search and Rescue’s Life-Saving Work

Staff at Nuffield Health Plymouth Hospital have raised an impressive £5,929.49 for Dartmoor Search and Rescue, providing vital support to the local charity’s life-saving operations.

This generous contribution will go towards purchasing essential new equipment, helping the charity’s team of volunteers to carry out rescue missions in the challenging Dartmoor terrain.

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