Charities In Devon

Exeter Cathedral Charity

The relief of sickness and injury and the protection of human life by the provision and support of an air ambulance service for the benefit of the population of Dorset and Somerset.

The charity's activities are to advance scientific knowledge of plants, animals and the natural world; to advance education on the conservation of the physical and natural world and the promotion of biodiversity; to promote the conservation of the physical and the natural environment and the maintenance of the physical and natural environment and the maintenance of biological diversity.

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

For our clients to realistically take positive steps towards rehabilitation and recovery, providing them with a home and basic support should be complimented with training in life skills, vital for securing employment, their own tenancies and surviving independently. Our aim is to introduce a spectrum of training course to be made available to all of our clients over the next 12 months.

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.

Museum and curatorial services in Somerset, caring for over 3 million museum objects and operating 3 county museums.Statutory Archives and Local Studies services in Somerset and Devon, providing access to public records.Historic Environment conservation advice to local authorities and partners in Somerset. 400 acres of landscape sites managed.Heritage Education provision across all services.

Provision of Orchestral performances, education and community projects nationally and internationally.

Football coaching courses for young people

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.

We rescue horses and ponies that have been abandoned, neglected or abused and ensure that horses and ponies have a sanctuary for life mainly through our network of knowledgeable carers, advancing the education of the public in all such matters. Equines with more complex needs are cared for in our peaceful sanctuaries. Our Equine Assisted Services enable us to help people in need.

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

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.

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.

Provision of both residential and day care services for adults with learning disabilities

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).

Young Devon provides the following services:Youth Enquiry & Counselling Services Housing Support ServicesYouth Inclusion & VolunteeringMentoring Young People in CareAdvocacy Services for Young People between 15 & 17 with Special NeedsLife Skills trainingInforming & training Young People in Participation strategiesTraining of Youth Workers and VolunteersOther Charitable Purposes

The Trust has charitable and trading activities, including safeguarding the environment and providing access and recreation for all abilities at its sites in Devon Cornwall and Somerset.Managing public access, education, conservation, forestry and land at 50 sites, 5,000 hectares of land with 2 million visits each year.Wheal Martyn is an independant China Clay Museum near St Austell

Support to families and individuals who have experienced separation, divorce or domestic abuse or who have associated needs.