Charities In Devon

Care South provides quality care services in the south of England to up to 2000 people each day. All aspects of care including dementia, nursing, frailty and special needs are provided to people either in Care South's care homes or in their own homes.

Brendoncare's purpose is to support older people, and its principal activities are the development and management of care centres (of which it currently has ten), and volunteer-led friendship and well-being clubs (of which it currently has over 60), situated in the South of England.

Provision and management of housing and social housing. Providing assistance to help house people and associated facilities and amenities or services for poor people; or for the relief of aged, disabled (whether physically or mentally) or chronically sick people.

Hospiscare provides a holistic palliative care service to patients with life-limiting illnesses. This includes symptom control, emotional, spiritual and social care. Hospiscare delivers care in the community, e.g. in patients' homes, care homes or community hospitals; in the hospice which has 12 in-patient beds and a daycare facility for up to 60 patients a week; and in the local acute hospital.

Provision of Homelessness prevention advice, Housing and support for young people (16-25), families, and vulnerable adults. Community, Youth and families work including Early Years Provision, Health and Wellbeing facilities, information and computer technology, lettings of rooms and facilities to local groups and agencies. Training opportunities through social enterprise activities.

Devon Air Ambulance Trust is the charity that funds and operates Devon?s Air Ambulance service.The service is provided free at the point of need, to anyone and everyone in Devon and neighbouring counties, resident or visitor; based on clinical need, urgency, accessibility and distance to the most appropriate hospital for the clinical needs of the patient.

The Trust's principal activity during the year was the advancement of scientific knowledge, education and science in accordance with its charitable objectives.

Blue Marine Foundation (BLUE) exists to combat overfishing and the destruction of biodiversity through the creation of large-scale marine reserves and by delivering new models of sustainable fishing.

Mount Kelly's principal activity is the education and pastoral care of its pupils and it aims to achieve excellence in education and preparation for life. Mount Kelly is an all-around co-educational School, where pupils from the age of 3-18 are nurtured and encouraged to realise their full potential.

The delivery of the following services:12 bedded inpatient unit24/7 Hospice at Home serviceSpecialist Palliative Care (Multi- Professional) Community Team - Out Patient clinics and support groupsPhysiotherapyOccupational TherapyComplementary TherapiesMusic TherapyBereavement SupportEducational programmes to Health and Social care professionals

To advance the education of boys and girls by the provision of a school in or near West Buckland at which religious instruction shall be given* in accordance with the principles of the Christian faith.

We work with people experiencing social exclusion, providing outreach, accommodation and support.Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence

The relief of persons with a visual impairment (VI) by; - supporting the education and training of persons with VI by such means as the Trustees think fit, including (but not limited to) the provision of a school(s) and further education college(s)- providing care for persons with VI and support for them to live independently within the community- supporting the employment of persons with VI

The provision of specialist care to patients with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses in order to help the patient have the best quality of life in the time left by responding appropriately to their physical,emotional and spiritual needs.To support family members both before death and during the period of bereavement.

Promoting and encouraging a love of reading.Providing free access to information.Inspiring people of all ages to learn, imagine, create, succeed.Guiding and supporting people to explore and connect to the wider world.Offering a welcoming space to meet, socialise, learn, read and enjoy new experiences.Supporting the health and wellbeing of individuals and local communities.

The operation of a School which educates students aged 5 to 16 years and a Further Education College providing post 16 education. Both the School and College offer residential and day placements to deaf young people. The Charity also operates a Children's Home for deaf young people.

Havencare provides homes and support to people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and people with other cognitive differences including acquired brain injuries. Services include bespoke housing, supported living, extra-care, and enabling. Havencare's services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission.

UKSA is a youth training charity set up to provide lasting impact through transformational opportunities for young people. We do this by working in the following areas: youth development programmes, schools and groups programmes, and professional qualifications leading to employment.

The Charity is involved in the advancement of education by the provision and maintenance of a school to provide a high quality education in accordance with the principles of the Church of England as by law established, enabling pupils to acquire the qualifications, confidence and skills needed to lead rewarding and successful lives as good citizens.

The advancement or maintenance of the Roman Catholic religion in the Diocese. The provision of religious services. The education and training of priests. The provision and maintenance of churches, presbyteries and schools. The maintenance and support of priests, the poor and others.

Devon Wildlife Trust works to achieve its charitable purpose of a Devon rich in wildlife by:securing wildlife rich habitat under sound management, challenging thinking and practices which have a negative impact on species and habitats andencouraging people to understand and value wildlife.

THE CHARITY EXISTS FOR PEOPLE WITH A RANGE OF DISABILITIES THROUGH OUR YOUNG ADULT TRANSITION PROJECT, ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION, FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES. WE ALSO PROVIDE ASSESSMENTS, TRAINING, SUPPORT AND ADVISORY SERVICES IN RELATION TO DISABILITY THROUGH OUR HIGHLY TRAINED & SKILLED STAFF.

Advance the education of the public in, and promote the conservation of, living marine and freshwater aquatic organisms by the provision of an aquarium and museum and other programmes of education and research and to disseminate the useful results of such research for the benefit of the public

An Independent Girls Day School offering education for pupils up to the age of 18. The aim is to provide a first class independent education, through strong academic tuition, effective pastoral care, and wider social, cultural, sporting and spiritual development of academically able girls. Girls are encouraged to develop as articulate, confident and responsible members of a community.

To disseminate knowledge, of the seas and marine life, including the use of marine and other organisms for basic biosciences for the benefit of the public (where biosciences means marine biology in its widest sense).