Charities

A group of well-known South Devon musicians are coming together on 25th March 2026 at the Barrel House Ballroom in Totnes for a special fundraising concert in memory of much-loved local singer Sue Bradshaw. The aim of the event, titled “Friends in Harmony”, is simple: to have fun, give the audience a great night out, and raise money for Rowcroft Hospice.

Sue Bradshaw was a familiar...

Students at Lipson Co-operative Academ y have helped raise more than £500 for a charity providing vital services for homeless people in Plymouth.

A total of £501.30 was raised for the Shekinah Centre through a range of school-led activities, including a bake sale, fundraising challenges and contributions from a Christmas jumper and pyjama mufti day. The money was used to purchase...

Charities across Devon entered the new year facing a complex operating environment, as fresh Charity Commission data reveals more organisations were removed from the register last year than newly established ones.

According to the Charity Commission, 73 charities were registered in Devon during 2025, while 98 were removed.

Removal from the register can include mergers or...

In a spectacular show of support for Rowcroft Hospice on Saturday 7 March, around 1,500 walkers took part in the Big Tackle eight-mile walk in Torquay raising an incredible £150,000 – making it the biggest and most successful event in its history. The funds raised will provide a vital boost for local hospice care at a time when funding challenges across the UK mean two in five hospices are...