Charities In Devon

To promote the benefits of the inhabitants of Woolwell and the neighbourhood; to bring together the said inhabitants and the local authorities; voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life and in particular to maint

Dartmouth United Charities provides almshouse accommodation to poor persons of good character, who have lived in Dartmouth for two years before their appointment, or in exceptional circumstances, live outside the area but are otherwise qualified.It also makes grants to individuals and to organisations supporting Dartmouth residents who are in need, hardship or distress.

Outdoor Education using both water and land based activities. Sessions aim to encourage independence and personal development, as well as teaching how to work as part of a teamActivities are available to all ages and abilities and as part of our public benefit work we discount sessions/residential visits to those that would otherwise would find it difficult to afford to experience them..

The charity aims to provide a public working museum celebrating the history of the woollen textile industry for the advancement of public education, to preserve Coldharbour Mill as a building of historic and architectural value for public benefit, and to continue textile production.

Acts as an umbrella or resource body.Provides services to the Circuit.Raises funds and makes grants to organisations.Enables the development of projects to benefit the local community.

TTVS is a council for voluntary service, incorporating Torridge Volunteer Centre and providing infrastructure support for the voluntary and community sector/for volunteering. TTVS delivers direct services to the communities of Torridge and North Devon via projects developed in response to unmet need such as services to support carers, young carers and older people.

Provision and maintenance of a swimming pool for the benefit of inhabitants of Axe Valley and its neighbourhood who are in need thereof by reason of their social circumstances or youth, sickness or old age.

Religious activities

To relieve hardship and distress by providing assistance, advice and services amongst the Chinese communityTo provide or assist in the provision of recreation for people and their families with a view to improving their conditions of lifeThe advancement of education between the Chinese community and the local community through educational, cultural and social activities

The provision of 176.5 teaching days of Human Scale Education to children aged between 3 and 11 years based at premises in Dartington, Devon. The aim of providing an alternative education model and promoting democratic education.

The Charity supports needy families and individuals through churches and other reliable organisations in Moldova, Ukraine and Romania. This is accomplished through regular financial support to families, churches, soup kitchens and other select centres, to help with medical needs, and the collection, transporting and distribution of humanitarian aid including Christmas shoe boxes and family parcels

To provide opportunities to swim and through regular training and competition for swimmers to achieve their personal goals. Our Club is Dedicated to Achievement.

The laying out, planting, improvement, maintenance and upkeep of the trust land as a garden for the enjoyment of the public and also for the purposes of experimentation and research (by the growth and propagation of trees and plants of any kind and in any manner) with a view to the futherance of the study and science of botany and the increase of knowledge in respect thereof.

Provision of relief from homelessness

Family Compass provides therapeutic mental health support to children, young people and families.

Health and drug prevention education to children (up to the age of 13) through a series of educational programmes delivered by trained Educators.

The trustees follow a general policy of distributing the trust's income whilst maintaining the substance of the trust's investments to enlarge its grant-giving potential.

Provides accreditation and learning for members of the army, specifically the Royal Artillery.

We raise awareness of all the pants area cancers and support people with these cancers. Based in Cornwall most of our work takes place here, but our website is internationally accessed

Parish Church

The education and formation of Religious Sisters, by care and pastoral work in Roman Catholic parishes in Torquay, and Falmouth and by its other charitable works, as well as by the provision of teaching and pastoral care.

The charity aims to encourage and enhance the development and education of children primarily under school age.

To provide community transport services for inhabitants of Mid and North Devon and its neighbourhood who are in need of such a service because of age, sickness or disability, or poverty or because of lack of availability of adequate and safe public passenger services.

The Joliba Trust supports grassroots development work with farming and cattle-raising communities in some of the poorest areas of Mali. Our particular focus is on projects to help women and environmental work to sustain rural livelihoods. The activities include income-generating schemes for women, dune stabilisation, tree planting, erosion control and food security schemes.

The main activities are Christian worship for all ages, and activities which include Parent & Toddler groups, youth groups, retired groups, parenting courses, sessions for vulnerable families and English classes for ethnic minorities. The church also trains and encourages members to become involved in the propagation of the christian faith both locally and internationally.