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...

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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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Otter Garden Centres marks 60th year with record-breaking fundraising for Hospiscare

Otter Garden Centres in Ottery St Mary has wrapped up its 60th anniversary celebrations by raising a record £37,000 for local charity Hospiscare - nearly double its original £20,000 target.

The highlight was Otter’s ‘Festive Adventure for Hospiscare’, which saw families enjoy a magical Christmas experience, including a winter wonderland, animated reindeer singalongs, and a land train...

Devon Air Ambulance seek volunteers in Exeter

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) not only operates a chain of 22 charity shops but also has a strong online presence through an eBay and ecommerce site, Shopdaat.org , where shoppers can discover preloved treasures from the comfort of their own home. The process of keeping each and every one of those outlets fully stocked is managed from their Exeter warehouse. DAA is calling upon locals who may be...

Bays Brewery Pours £4,861 Into Local Charities In 2024

Bays Brewery in Paignton are kickstarting the New Year with the feel-good factor following the news that its 2024 limited-edition ‘Charity Brews’ have raised £4,861 for four deserving Devon charities.

The family-run brewery raised the amount with the help of thirsty beer fans from across Devon who were only too willing to raise a toast to a great cause with a pint of Bays’ big-...

Charity appeal for Plymouth volunteers ready to make ‘global impact’

A disaster relief charity is appealing for volunteers across Plymouth to join its mission, making sure no-one around the world is left without shelter after disaster. ShelterBox specialises in emergency shelter – supporting people who have been uprooted from their homes because of conflict, earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and extreme weather like drought, flooding, and tropical...

Devon stroke survivor becomes the first disabled person to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole

A British stroke survivor from Devon, Jonny Huntington, has today made history by becoming the first ever person with a disability to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole.

Just 52 people have ever successfully skied to the South Pole without support. Jonny is the first explorer with a disability to do so, covering the 911km of Antarctic tundra with limited mobility down his...

6,000 young Rudolphs jingle all the way for Rowcroft Hospice

Nearly 6,000 children from around 30 schools and nurseries across South Devon have laced up their running shoes, donned their red noses and adorned homemade antlers to take part in Rowcroft Hospice’s annual Rudolph Run this December. The herds of young reindeer – aged between 2 and 11 - dashed, jogged, and walked their way through this year’s sponsored event, to raise an impressive £30,000 to...

Devon Freemasons celebrate over one million pounds donated to local Charities by donating another £30,250 to 20 more local Devon Charities & Organisations

Every Spring and Autumn Freemasons from all around Devon meet to support local organisations who require financial assistance, among which are children’s charities, schools, youth centres and locally based charities including hospices, hospital services and cancer charities.

The money is raised through the “WAKE FUND”, a trust conceived by William Alexander Kneel, the Devonshire...

Reindeer Run Raises Spirits and Funds for Rowcroft Hospice

Class 1, the nursery and the toddler group at Blackawton Primary School , part of Education South West , joined forces for a festive fundraiser this month, taking part in a delightful Reindeer Run to raise money for Rowcroft Hospice.

The pupils wore reindeer antlers on their heads and teachers donned festive onesies as they ran laps around the school field, navigating a series of...

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