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Devon charities celebrate share of £1million fund

] Six charities based in the county have each received a funding boost as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards to support their vital work.

Children’s Summer Club and Exmoor Zoological & Conservation Centre both based in Barnstable, Bampton Heritage...

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100k run to raise funds for Exmouth charity Charlie’s Beach School

On Saturday 10th May, Exmouth-based, Olly Westray (44) will be running 100K (62 miles), the equivalent of 2.3 marathons, to raise funds for Charlie’s Beach School, a local charity founded in memory of Exmouth-schoolboy, Charlie Duignan, who sadly passed away in January 2024 from a brain tumour. He was just eight years old.

Olly will start his challenge at 6.00am at Dartmouth and will...

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Westbank Community Health and Care commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE Day

A themed celebration has been held at Westbank Community Health and Care on the eve of Victory in Europe Day to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two in Europe. On 8 May 1945 huge crowds took to the streets to sing, dance and rejoice after nearly six years of war against Nazi Germany. At Westbank’s Healthy Living Centre in Exminster today a group of staff, volunteers and...

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Rowcroft serves up a new way to support hospice care through ‘Dine & Donate’

Rowcroft Hospice is dishing up a fresh fundraising initiative with the launch of Dine & Donate. The new scheme encourages local restaurants, pubs, and cafés to join hands with their customers to raise funds to care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, and their loved ones, across South Devon.

The concept of Dine & Donate is simple: participating local restaurants, pubs...

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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 Plymouth during the Easter break (April 7-20) to make donating the most-needed items easier....

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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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