Charities In Devon

General Charitable Activities

Befriending group supporting Elderly/isolated people in Ivybridge & its Parishes by regular visits, support shopping, taking for walks/ short outings, some practical help, also 'sitting service' to allow Spouse/carer regular break.Ivybridge Caring Volunteers run Ivybridge Memory Cafe providing speakers, quizzes and a sociable atmosphere for people with Dementia.

WE HOST AND ORGANISE LOCAL COLLECTIONS AND THEN INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO SUBMIT REQUESTS FOR CHARITABLE SUPPORT. THIS IS EITHER GIVEN FINANCIALLY, OR MEMBERS GIVE UP THEIR TIME TO HELP THE LOCAL CAUSES.

Parents Teachers & Friends Association

The object of the Charity shall be the provision and maintenance of a Parish Hall for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Cruwys Morchard and the neighbourhood thereof without distinction of political, religious or other opinions, including use for meetings, lectures and classes, and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation.

The Society provides funds for the maintenance of and additions to the buildings and land at Blundell's School, Tiverton, for the education of pupils attending the school through the award of bursaries or scholarships and for the furtherance in other ways of the charitable objects of the founder of the school.

Promoting classical music concerts and providing workshops to schools.

THE PROVISION OF POSITIVE ACTIVITIES FOR RURAL YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 10 TO 28

To advance the education and social well being of the pupils in Plymouth High School for Girls

Voice for music in Plymouth and Young Musicians Platform

MANAGEMENT OF EAST & WEST BUCKLAND VILLAGE HALL

To maintain the Community centre for the benefit of all residents of Cullompton and district inclusively and without distinction. To provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for all residents

raising funds through the voluntary committee of the Friends of Burraton School via various activities which take place on the school premises namely - discos/raffles/beetle drives/fetes. All money raised after minimal costs is then used to purchase equipment for the sole use of the school.

To advance education & training in rural skills and such other matters of educational value as the Trustees determine, particularly in Devon.

The Cornelius fund grants money to people in the Kingsbridge area who are unable to get sufficient help from other sources. Grants are made for things such as rent deposit, the first month's rent or furniture/household items. We do not ask for repayment but hope clients may make donations in the future if and when their circumstances improve so we may continue to help others

A VILLAGE RESOURCE TO ENABLE SUPPORT, FRIENDSHIP AND COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES FOR AS WIDE A RANGE OF LOCAL RESIDENTS AS POSSIBLE, INCLUDING CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY

The advancement of the education of the public in the culture, local history, arts,flora,fauna, geographic and historic features of Dartmoor and neighbouring areas by the provision of lectures, published research and organised excursions and by providing advice, information and support on the preservation of the unique features of the area and its landscape.

Running events at Great Torrington Bluecoat School

prize bingo every monday, camera club tuesdays, art classes on wednesday, whist drive on thursday and line dance classes on friday and private party on the weekends also in the day times we had the followingthe health screening,local elections and the road management team.

ROTARY CLUB

To promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social & spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national & international communities.

BY USE OF VISITS, TALKS AND DEMONSTRATIONS,RAISE MONEY TO SPONSOR IN THE FIELDS OF THE ARTS AND BRING THE ARTS TO THE PEOPLE OF THE SURROUNDING RURAL AREA.

meeting point for over 60s. teas/coffees available.

Provision of building for the benefit of the people living in the immediate area.

Scout Group providing facilities for young people.