Charities

Superman Steve runs almost 400 miles in aid of NSPCC

This summer marks the end of a year-long fundraising push by a Plymouth man who has completed a series of sponsored runs to celebrate his 60th birthday.

Steve Neal has covered over 390 miles since turning 60 in June of last year, raising over £1,300 for the NSPCC by taking part in races dressed as popular superhero Superman.

He first started fundraising for the NSPCC in 2002...

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Hundreds unite against dementia at Plymouth Memory Walk

Around 700 people joined forces today (Sunday 1 September) to unite against dementia at Plymouth Memory Walk.

68-year-old Sarah Redford, from Saltash, who volunteered at this year’s event and whose grandmother and mother both had dementia, cut the ribbon to start Alzheimer’s Society’s Plymouth Memory Walk.

Teresa Parsons, Alzheimer’s Society Services Manager for Plymouth, said...

Children's charity appeals for fundraising volunteers in Plymouth

The NSPCC relies on donations for around 90% of its income, and the children’s charity is appealing for fundraising volunteers in and around the city of Plymouth to help it protect children from harm.

Every penny raised by its dedicated team of fundraisers and supporters goes towards helping protect more children, and preventing abuse.

Community Fundraising Manager for Devon...

Chloe’s cut raises over £1,100 for Children's Hospice SW

Six-year-old Chloe Light, who is a pupil at Widey Court Primary School in Crownhill Plymouth, has recently had 14 inches cut off her hair. Not only is she donating the hair to Little Princess Trust she has also raised over £1100 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Chloe came up with the idea of having her hair cut for charity after the death of her cousin’s nine-month old...

Tesco shoppers raise vital funds for Help for Heroes in Plymouth

On Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th August a band of volunteers from Help for Heroes manned the collection buckets at the Tesco Plymouth Transit Way store to raise just under £500 in vital funds during its Tesco National Collection Weekend for the charity.

The team was delighted by the support of Tesco shoppers who gave generously across the weekend, despite the terrible weather,...

Alzheimer’s Society Plymouth Memory Walk

Alzheimer’s Society is calling on family, friends and colleagues to unite against dementia this autumn by joining a Memory Walk.

Dementia devastates lives, but every pound raised through Memory Walk will help Alzheimer’s Society provide vital information and support, improve care, fund research and create lasting change for people affected by the condition.

There are walks...

ScS launches its Big Toy Bonanza

To help put a smile on children’s faces this International Play Day (7th August), ScS has announced it is donating hundreds of toys to a range of deserving charities across the nation.

The sofa and carpet specialist, ScS, is calling on Plymouth residents to visit its local store, situated in Coypool Retail Park, to vote for which of the following local charities they would like to...

Would you walk on fire for charity?

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is on the hunt for some brave souls to take part in their brand-new fundraising event coming to Plymouth - the Firewalk.

The Firewalk is a sponsored event giving participants the chance to push their boundaries and walk along a path of hot coals at temperatures of 1200˚F in front of the beautiful Kitley House Hotel.

The event is taking...

Sparkle up your day for Brain Tumour Support 

Brain Tumour Support, a charity that runs a monthly Support Group in Exeter, is asking for local groups, companies and communities to get involved with “Sparkle up your day” – a fundraising day that involves people bringing a bit of sparkle into their day and donating to Brain Tumour Support.

“Whether it’s edible glitter on some cupcakes, wearing something sparkly to work or sticking...

Plessey choose St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth as their Charity of the Year

Plessey are proud to announce that following an internal survey completed by employees, St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth has been chosen as their charity of the year.

Founded in 1982, St Luke’s Hospice provide specialist end of life care for over 3,500 people each year across Plymouth, South West Devon and East Cornwall. The hospice has a community nursing team that travel throughout the...

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