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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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Devon Air Ambulance opens the doors of another brand-new charity shop in time for Christmas

The charity’s 22nd charity shop is set to open to local people and visitors in Paignton this week, with a special launch event taking place at 10am on Friday 20th December, with mascot Ambrose and a visit from Critical Care Paramedics if missions allow.

The Paignton shop, located in Victoria Street, at the heart of Torbay in the English riviera, provides a central point where local...

Local homebuilder supports compassionate end-of-life care at St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth

St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth has received a £1,500 boost from Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter, providing crucial support for the hospice’s compassionate end-of-life care services for people facing terminal illness.

This contribution from the Barratt David Wilson Community Fund will help St Luke’s continue delivering expert support for patients and their families across Plymouth and...

Devon veteran urges public to send charity Christmas messages

A Devon veteran is asking people in the county to send messages of support this Christmas to veterans who are struggling with physical and mental challenges.

Last Christmas, thousands of people sent messages of hope to isolated veterans, as part of a campaign by Armed Forces charity Help for Heroes. These small acts of kindness encouraged veterans to reach out for life-changing...

Barnstaple woman launches modern slavery campaign after being inspired by real life survivors

A charity worker from Devon has setup a brand new modern slavery campaign, after witnessing first-hand the difficulties which survivors can face over the winter months. Emily Lloyd began supporting survivors of modern slavery three years ago, and after hearing their stories and experiences, was inspired to create the Stand With Survivors This Winter campaign.

This winter it is...

Christmas Appeal to Support Devon Air Ambulance

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is inviting their supporters to help kit out the lifesaving crew with the new specialist uniforms on their ‘Christmas Wish List’. As a charity that receives no government funding, the service is made possible entirely thanks to the kind donations of its supporters.

For 365 days of the year, the DAA crew face unpredictable and incredibly challenging...

Plymouth Pupils Fundraise for the Royal British Legion

Pupils and staff from Marine Academy Primary (MAP), part of the Ted Wragg Trust, have taken part in a sponsored poppy walk to raise funds for the Royal British Legion this month.

Miss Hansford and Miss Gibson joined some of the school’s Forces Friends children on Saturday 9th November for the walk which raised £210, over double the target amount! The walk was about 3 km long and...

Delivery of joy to Butterfly Lodge

Residents at Plymouth dementia care home Butterfly Lodge have been the happy recipients of Christmas gifts from the public, donated and distributed by Dunelm as part of their national ‘Delivering Joy’ campaign.

Butterfly Lodge staff were invited to submit gift requests to their local store for inclusion in the retailer’s annual campaign, which last year saw 60,000 donated gifts across...

Top Charities Accepting XRP: A Look at the Pioneers of Crypto-Enabled Philanthropy

In recent years, cryptocurrencies have been gaining traction in the world of philanthropy, with XRP leading the charge as one of the most efficient digital currencies for charitable donations. Not only does XRP offer low transaction fees and fast processing times, but it also allows for borderless, secure donations—helping to bridge gaps for nonprofits operating internationally.

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Westbank’s gym-users benefit from world-class kit thanks to Exeter Chiefs Foundation

A generous donation from the Exeter Chiefs Foundation has enabled Westbank Community Health and Care to kit out its accessible gym in Exminster with a fantastic new piece of equipment, offering the same functionality for both disabled and able-bodied users.

The compact Equalizer 6000 is one of the most effective multi-gyms in the world. Designed by a paraplegic and fully adaptive for...

The Jockey Club at Exeter Racecourse to host annual Devon Air Ambulance Race Day

The charity day is an exciting ‘Family Fun’ day out with gates opening at 10:30am, and new for this season - a Shetland pony race starting the day at 11am. Children will be encouraged to come and meet these wonderful ponies in their stables near the racecourse office.

Also, in the marquee, families will find plenty more activities to keep the children entertained, including: a...

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