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Devon among South West areas linked to 53 charity fraud reports

Charities across the county are being urged to review their fraud prevention measures following latest data showing that 53 charity fraud incidents were recorded across the South West in the past 13 months, 15 of which were reported to Devon and Cornwall police.

Data from Action Fraud’s...

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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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Two Conagri tractors worth 10k won in charity giveaway!

On Friday 31 October , Conagri, the UK’s sole distributor of Captain Tractors, welcomed visitors to a special open event at its Bow, Devon headquarters. On the day, winners of Conagri’s Captain Tractors charity competition officially received their prizes, which was conducted by Lisa Allen from the Pink Ribbon Foundation who travelled from London especially for the event.

Despite...

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Devon man’s ultramarathon for dad living with muscular dystrophy

At 4.30am on Saturday 6 September, Matt Kemp, 45, from Tavistock was eating breakfast, getting ready to start the Dartmoor in a Day 50km Ultra shortly after sunrise. Matt took on the off-road challenge in aid of Muscular Dystrophy UK , the leading charity for more than 110,000 people in the UK living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions. Inspired by his dad Paul, 70, who lives with...

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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...

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West Country housebuilder raises £3,300 for Tiverton homelessness charity

From January 2025 to September 2025, Devonshire Homes has raised an impressive £3,300 for CHAT by donating to the charity on every open market sale. Since choosing CHAT as their Charity of the Year, the local housebuilder has raised over £11,000, from a variety of sales and charitable activities such as its annual Charity Golf Day.

CHAT, based in Mid Devon, provides vital services to...

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Westbank sows the seeds of a new partnership with Jack’s Patch

Westbank Community Health and Care is embarking on the second stage of its redevelopment of the charity’s Community Allotment at Exminster with the support of Jack’s Patch, part of Otter Garden Centres.

Jack’s Patch, based in Bishopsteignton, has kindly offered to support Westbank in developing its Community Allotment, a strip of land behind the charity’s Healthy Living Centre on Farm...

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Wire Fence steps in to help UK Wild Otter Trust rebuild after forced relocation

Facing the devastating requirement to vacate its existing premises, the UK Wild Otter Trust has been given notice to dismantle and relocate its rehabilitation centre, including otter enclosures and hospital facilities. In response, Wire Fence -long a supporter of the Trust - has made an urgent supply donation to help the charity rebuild safe enclosures for displaced otters.

On 2...

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Four rowers from three generations set to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean for charity

Four rowers from three generations are preparing to take on the challenge of a lifetime this December — rowing across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the World’s Toughest Row.

Team “Give Us A Wave” will set off from La Gomera, in the Canary Islands and row 3,000 miles to Antigua in the Caribbean. They will row in pairs, two hours on, two hours off for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,...

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Used Stamp appeal in aid of the Guide Dogs for the Blind

I am appealing for used postage stamps which help me raise funds which I then donate to the Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Recycling used postage stamps is such an easy way to raise money for the charity and I am always in need of all types of postage stamps, including British, Foreign and Christmas stamps.

If you are able to help I would be grateful if you could cut the stamps...

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Festive hamper project returns to bring cheer to young people in care across Devon

As the festive season approaches, Open Up , the official charity of Devon Partnership NHS Trust , is preparing its much-loved Christmas Hamper Project and is calling on people across the county to get involved.

Run in partnership with Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD), the project brings comfort, connection and festive cheer to young people in care and care leavers across Devon...

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