Charity supporters in Devon are helping to mark the 80th anniversary of Christian Aid with a coffee morning.

The organisation was founded in 1945 to give aid to refugees in Europe after World War Two. Since then, it has provided humanitarian relief and long-term development support to marginalised communities worldwide, while highlighting suffering, tackling injustice and championing people’s rights.

Supporters around the UK are marking the 80th milestone by sharing stories and organising services and events.

In South Molton, the Christian Aid Group is hosting its coffee morning on Thursday, November 6, from 9.45am-noon. It takes place in the Assembly Rooms and features singing from The Community United CofE Primary School.

Organiser Lynne Miller said: “There will also be stalls, a raffle, a tombola and a bring and buy section. Entrance is £2 which will also get you a cup of tea or coffee, and everyone is welcome.

“We know eradicating poverty can seem like an impossible task. But over these 80 years, Christian Aid has harnessed the unstoppable power of hope which compels us to stand up for communities in crisis and support people living in poverty.

“Right now, we need it more than ever. As tragic events unfold across the world, from Gaza to Ukraine and South Sudan, we are supporting Christian Aid to offer hope to communities in crisis.”

Christian Aid works alongside local partners, providing practical help in times of crisis and beyond. It seeks to eradicate extreme poverty by tackling its root causes, and sharing and distributing power.

Last year (2024), the charity worked with 260 partners to reach 4.5 million people via hundreds of projects, from savings and loans associations to farming co-operatives, and climate disaster risk training to healthcare schemes. 

Find out more at www.christianaid.org.uk