Charities In Devon

FORCE Cancer Charity is based in the Westcountry and is dedicated to assisting local people affected by cancer. The charity provides patient support at our purpose built centre, supports innovation, funds a local research programme and purchases "state of the art" equipment for local cancer treatment centres.The charity was established in 1987 (reg charity no 29688) but incorporated in 2011.

Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR) exists to relieve the suffering of British wildlife, to encourage respect and tolerance for wildlife and to further its conservation. We do this by: Providing a public rescue, rehabilitation and release service for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife; educating the public, delivering conservation projects, disseminating data and delivering professional training.

Gaia House is an Insight Meditation Centre offering a year round programme of silent retreats with meditation instruction and teachings drawn from the Buddhist traditions.

Freedom Community Alliance Ltd provides a range of services to homeless, vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals. Current activities include:-Provision of an open access Day Centre & multi agency hubA range of supported accommodation for men and women.Support Services and advocacy for vulnerable people. Gym facilities promoting health & Wellbeing.Temp accommodation rough sleeper pods

The provision, maintenance and upkeep of Churches and chapels for the Roman Catholic Church. Houses of study and colleges for the education and training of priests of the Roman Catholic Church. The provision of schools, colleges and educational establishments for the general education of children and other persons.

Provide refuge services for women and their children fleeing domestic violence/abuse and provision of high risk IDVA services and Court IDVA services in the community.

(1) The relief of poverty and distress among disabled persons in particular by providing or assisting in the provision of mobility aids.(2) The provision to such persons of equipment for the purpose of increasing their mobility and the provision of training in the use of such equipment.

Refurnish collects unwanted reusable household goods throughout Devon, Plymouth & Torbay to reduce the amount of goods going to waste & help alleviate poverty by providing them at low cost to local people. Electrical goods are professionally tested/repaired. We create employment, training and volunteering opportunities particularly for people who are long term unemployed and/or have support needs.

Girlguiding South West England provides a range of activities and opportunities for girls and young women aged from 5 years to adult in Berkshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Isle of Wight, Jersey and Guernsey.

We support anyone with a mental health problem to get well and stay well for longer. We run a Recovery College which offers 1-to-1 support, psycho-educational courses, peer support groups, volunteering and counselling. We also offer opportunities for further training and we support people to access other agencies when needed.

Age UK Devon's mission is to improve the lives of older people in Devon through delivering services that: * Increase independence*Tackle loneliness & isolation*Improve health & wellbeing*Make the most out of life*Provide benefit advice*Access local services*Support families & carers

To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the public, principally in Teignbridge and build the capacity of 3rd sector organisations, ovide them with support, information and services to enable them to pursue or contribute to any charitable purpose. To promote, organise and facilitate co-operation and partnership working between third sector, statutory and other relevant bodies

To secure the protection, improvement and conservation of the South West Coast Path and public access to it, in order to improve the health and well-being of the general public.To educate the general public to a greater knowledge of, respect and care for the coast and countryside, by promoting the South West Coast Path.

The Clare Milne Trust supports disability projects in or close to Devon and Cornwall. The Trust prefers to help smaller effective charities with good volunteer suppport. The Trust does not support individuals with a disability directly.

To advance the education and promote the physical, spiritual and mental welfare and development of children and young people and their families within a Christian environment and ethos by providing, managing and improving one or more residential activity centres conducted on Christian principles and to assist in organising conferences and training courses for the advancement of such purposes.

To provide charitable relief within its area of benefit as prescribed by the scheme of the charity, namely Bideford and its immediate neighbourhood. This excludes Barnstaple and Torrington and all areas beyond.

The Creation Works is a sustainable, accessible, residential rehearsal & development centre in Par, Cornwall. Made available for community and professional artists to make theatre, dance & outdoor performance in ideal conditions. Whilst here delivering activities & opportunities to the benefit of Par bay and Cornwall more widely. The CIO also delivers off-site work to the benefit of the community.

Any charitable purpose or purposes relating to the National Health Service, wholly or mainly for the services provided by Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and Livewell Southwest CIC.

TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF LANDKEY AND WIDER NORTH DEVON AREA , A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS WITH THE OBJECTS OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFLIFE. TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE IT.

Design West inspire the public, politicians & professionals to design better, healthier places to live work & relax. Placemaking brings people together across sector & society to co-design & vision great places. We convene independent Design & Policy Review services. Our Public Programmes inform & involve people in our built environment. We develop diverse talent through Education & Skills work.

Promotion of conservation of the physical natural environment through biodiversity.Educate and make public aware of conservation and its benefits through visitors and educational outreach.Maintain a zoological collection for the benefit of all with endangered species representing threatened worldwide habitats.Located on the side of Exmoor National Park in North Devon, UK in rural countryside

Provision of housing for people who in the judgement of the Trustees are of limited means financially, who are aged 55 and over and who live or have lived in Exeter or within a 10 mile radius, although exceptionally the Trustees may appoint a person living outside the area of benefit but otherwise qualified.

The Devon Cricket Foundation is responsible for the recreational game in the County. We work to enhance cricket locally and deliver on our belief that cricket is a game for everyone. We work to grow the game, pioneer new ways to be more inclusive and representative of our county, creating safe and welcoming environments for everyone to access and enjoy the benefits of cricket.

St Petrock's works to achieve its aims though a number of emergency, support and prevention programmes to help people into healthier and more positive lives. This includes the provision Homelessness Services, Rough Sleeper Survival Services, Specialist Welfare Advice, Health and Wellbeing Services and a range of Emergency and Specialist Housing Services.

The charity's principle activity is the operation of day support rehabilitation facilities for persons in the community affected by the misuse of drugs and or alcohol, and for their families and associated persons. The secondary activity is to provide an education service as an alternative to pupil referral units.