Charities

Devon Aldi colleagues take on 900-mile challenge for charity

Aldi colleagues in Devon are taking on a 900-mile relay to raise funds for the supermarket’s charity partner, Teenage Cancer Trust.

The route will pass 90 Aldi stores in total, with colleagues from across the region taking turns to run, cycle or walk from store to store between Cardigan and Camborne. Running from Thursday 2nd July to Thursday 6th August, colleagues will pass the...

Devon quartet aiming for a world record

Later this month, four Devon men will be heading for Dover from where they will attempt to break a world record.

All four have completed solo Channel swims.

Now they aim to work together in medley-order, each specialising in a different stroke.

To claim the world record they will have to beat the current time of 11 hours and 29 minutes.

Months of training...

Amicus Law quiz night raises over £1,000 for Children’s Hospice South West

Amicus Law's Ilminster team has raises an impressive £1,041.25 for Children’s Hospice South West following a successful charity quiz night held, at The Shrubbery Hotel last night (Thursday 23 July).

Hosted by leading South West legal firm, the event brought together local businesses and members of the community for an evening of friendly competition, fundraising and support for the...

Devon developer donates to Royal Navy hub

Radford Community Centre in Plymstock has been awarded £1,000 from Persimmon Homes.

The accredited five-star housebuilder behind the nearby Saltram Meadow development made the donation as part of its Community Champions scheme. The funds have been used to purchase new and updated kitchen equipment for the benefit of the Centre’s users.

Radford Community Centre is run by...

Win extraordinary theatre experiences while supporting Theatre Royal Plymouth's life-changing charity work

Theatre Royal Plymouth (TRP) is inviting theatre lovers to enter a series of exclusive crowdfunders offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences, while helping to fund vital projects for young and vulnerable people, communities and emerging artists across the South West.

From a VIP London theatre break to behind-the-scenes access at some of TRP's biggest productions, the prize draws,...

Rowcroft Hospice raises nearly £15k at Live at Powderham concert

Twenty-eight dedicated Rowcroft Hospice volunteers and staff braved soaring temperatures on Friday 26 June to raise an incredible £14,644 during Live at Powderham, where the hospice was proud to be the charity partner for a fabulous performance by Alanis Morissette.

The Rowcroft team spent the evening collecting cash and card donations from thousands of concertgoers at Powderham...

Torbay Street Pastors thank police for vital funding to help support safe nights out

Torquay Neighbourhood Police Team has secured £3,000 from the Home Office hotspot policing fund to support the important work of Torbay Street Pastors as they continue to help people who are on a night out.

The money, from a government problem solving fund, will be used by the small charity to buy essential supplies to keep their van stocked with important items such as water, hot...

Westbank's Katie Elliott, centre, with the supportive team at Nettl

Westbank at 40 supports 40,000 people and celebrates with a new fundraising campaign

Westbank Community Health and Care is marking its 40th anniversary with a milestone achievement - supporting 40,000 Devonians on their journey to improved health, wellbeing and community connection.

During a celebratory year for the award-winning charity, Westbank is providing a lifeline to more people than ever before through a diverse range of community-based services. These include...

Exmouth Launches the World's First Woolly Hanging Basket Trail

Exmouth celebrated the official launch of the 2026 Mail Trail on Wednesday 24 June 2026, unveiling what organisers are proudly calling the world's first hanging basket trail made entirely from knitting and crochet.

The Mail Trail this year features 33 knitted and crocheted hanging baskets displayed throughout the town, alongside 29 handcrafted woolly postbox toppers and a spectacular...

The Northam Care Trust Wins National “The Employer Award”

Northam, North Devon – 22 June 2026 – The Northam Care Trust is proud to announce that it has been awarded The Employer Award (Not-for-Profit) at the prestigious National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards , held on 19 June 2026.

The award recognises organisations that demonstrate outstanding commitment to their workforce, and Northam Care Trust was selected by judges for its...

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