Charity News & Updates
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- 12th May 2015
A local man is attempting to set a new world record by running the entire 630-mile South West Coast Path in just 12 days.
Calvert Trust Exmoor is ‘Charity of The Year’ for Devon County Show 2015, which runs from Thursday the 21st to Saturday the 23rd of May at WestPoint, Exeter.
- 9th March 2015
RED NOSE DAY 2015 is back on Friday 13th March! Make your face funny for money! If you have got a face, get loads of ways to make it funny and raise loads of life-changing money.
- 2nd February 2015
If you know someone in North Devon who has either survived or died from this terrible disease, then this is the perfect chance to raise awareness of the ways we can prevent cancer through the choices we make.
- 2nd February 2015
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) are the nation's heart charity and the largest independent funder of cardiovascular research. Coronary heart disease is the UK's single biggest killer but BHF are leading the fight against it. Their pioneering research has helped to transform the lives of people living with heart and circulatory conditions.
- 26th January 2015
The RNLI (The Royal National Lifeboat Institution) has saved over 140,000 lives since it was set up in 1824. SOS rescue boats and drivers act as a much needed safety net in case of an emergency - our seas would be much less safer without them!
- 5th January 2015
Teachers in Barnstaple are being invited as of November 2014 onwards to request a visit from a representative of a national children’s charity. Wendy Whittaker from bibic (British Institute for Brain Injured Children, also known as Be Inspired By Incredible Children), which helps children with conditions affecting social, communication and learning abilities, is looking to visit schools in the town to make them aware of the charity’s work.
- 24th November 2014
Being a carer comes with huge responsibilities! People often give up their jobs and many enjoyable aspects of their lives to look after a friend, relative or neighbour. It's an ultimate act of human kindness.
Running for the second year, The Landmark Trust are offering 50 free stays in their unique and historic properties. Could your North Devon charity apply to win one of these stays?