Charities

Thousands of pounds raised in fight to find cancer cures

Kind-hearted colleagues in Devon helped to raise more than £9,000 for babies, children and young people living with life-limiting conditions.

Tesco colleagues in areas such as Honiton, Seaton, Cullompton and Axminster raised the funds by completing a mammoth 15-mile sponsored walk from Bath Spa Railway Station to Millenium Square in Bristol.

Katie Palmer, store manager at...

Devon residents encouraged to nominate a charity to receive a festive financial boost

Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards is giving away £120,000 as part of its annual 12 Days of Giving Christmas campaign

For 12 days in the lead up to Christmas the specialist financial services group is giving £1,000 to ten charities each day - with 120 charities in total benefitting from a festive financial boost.

Nominations are now open, and residents in Devon are...

Local charities receive significant sum from The Cadbury Foundation

Two local charities have received a combined £5,000 donation from The Cadbury Foundation, nominated by a local employee at Mondelēz International’s Crediton site as part of a £75,000 initiative supporting charities across the UK&I.

The Baby Room Exeter, which aims to serve the community by providing an affordable venue for local parental classes and groups, received a £3,000...

Stagecoach south west selects children's hospice south west for Christmas fundraising campaign

Stagecoach, the UK’s leading bus operator, has chosen Children’s Hospice South West as the charity partner for its 2025 Christmas fundraising appeal in the South West, supporting the vital care the organisation provides to children and families across the region.

Throughout November and December, passengers travelling on Stagecoach buses in the South West – including routes across...

3 women holding up big cheque for Age UK Devon

Moorland Fuels Raises over £1,300 for Age UK Devon

Okehampton-based Moorland Fuels , which has provided domestic, agriculture and commercial fuel services to customers across the South West for more than 20 years, has donated over £1,300 to Age UK Devon as part of its ‘What matters to you, matters to us’ commitment.

Ranging from free ‘scams awareness’ training through to homes support, and even foot care, Age UK Devon provides a vital...

The Elf team on their Christmas Santa Run (photo ELF)

Exeter gallops into Christmas with festive race day for ELF

Exeter Racecourse will sparkle on Friday 5 December as festive outfits, thrilling jump racing, and generosity come together for ELF Race Day, supporting the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). ELF provides vital care and support to families affected by blood cancers and blood disorders across Devon, including transport, accommodation, counselling, aromatherapy, and practical assistance during...

Score big for your local community at The Big Tackle 2026

Rowcroft Hospice is thrilled to announce that its flagship fundraising event, The Big Tackle, is back for 2026 – bigger, better, and more fun than ever. Taking place on Saturday 7 March 2026, the event is now open for sign-ups at thebigtackle.org.uk for the early-bird price of just £17 per adult (children £10), which includes a free event t-shirt.

The Big Tackle is an eight-mile...

New trustee brings decades of experience in social care leadership to Westbank Community Health and Care

The Devon-wide health and wellbeing charity, Westbank Community Health and Care, is delighted to welcome Ian Hobbs, a former social worker and social care professional, to its Board of Trustees.

After 42 years working in a range of roles within Devon County Council, Ian is bringing his considerable skills and leadership experience to the third sector. As a Trustee, he is looking...

Devon Air Ambulance launches “Comfort at Christmas” appeal to bring warmth and care to patients in need

As the festive season draws near, Devon Air Ambulance is calling on the community to support its Comfort at Christmas appeal, a campaign designed to bring warmth, dignity, and compassion to patients facing time-critical emergencies this winter.

Mark Hawley, Operations Manager and Pre-hospital Paramedic at Devon Air Ambulance, shares the heartfelt message behind the appeal:

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“I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for Rowcroft” – Jane’s story of hospice care, hope and why she’s urging others to support Rowcroft this Christmas

Rowcroft Hospice has launched its Christmas Appeal, calling on the community to help fund vital end-of-life and palliative care for local patients and families facing the hardest of days this festive season. For people like Jane Curtis from Dartmouth, this care has been life-changing.

Back in June, 67-year-old Jane was suddenly rushed to Torbay Hospital with no idea how unwell she...

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