Charities In Torbay

Set up initially to take over delivering services for people with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and complex needs across Somerset, the organisation offers person-centred services to support people to live the life they choose, at home or in residential care. Part of the Dimensions UK Group, we aim to be an exemplar at providing living support to our customers.

The Board acts as financial executive of the Diocesan Synod to promote the activities of the Church of England in the Diocese of Exeter. The Board also acts as Custodian Trustee for parochial, educational and other trusts within the Diocese.

We offer a range of activities in our daycentres such as bingo, day trips, quizs, cooking, sensory room and many more. Activities are based around our service users needs and requests.

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

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.

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.

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.

Empowering & equipping individuals and families who experience serious challenges, to take competent charge of their lives, to live well and contribute to the wider community. This is achieved through behavioural, mental and physical health interventions & education with nationally recognised qualifications and supported employment. Participants are given long-term follow up and support.

Lifeworks focuses on the needs of children with learning disabilities and their families, providing them with new opportunities that will lead to full, rewarding and active lives through the delivery of specialist further education, informal individualised learning programmes promoting independence and social skills, social care, short breaks and recreational projects.

Step One supports people with physical, mental health, sensory and other disabilities, or those with long-term health conditions, to improve their quality of life and degree of independence and have the opportunity to achieve their potential through personal development, training and employment.

Dedicated to conservation of natural environment of Torbay, provision of recreational facilities and environmental education. We manage 1700 acres of land, run a busy countryside events programme, lead school visits, helped by a substantial team of volunteers, carry out habitat management tasks, wildlife surveys and community involvement projects and advise other land managers on good practice.

PEC Trust provides expertise, educational resources and support services to empower people to heat and power their homes affordably, at the same time increasing community confidence to engage in energy issues and to reduce greenhouse gases. These activities will benefit the fuel poor and those most vulnerable. The activities involve one to one and groups and active engagement with stakeholders.

Umbrella organisation to support voluntary and community organsations

Health & well-being charity within Exeter and its surrounding area providing sports-related programmes focused on social inclusion, education, health & well-being.Assist in the social and physical education of children, young people and adults of all ages.

Animals in Distress cares for and re-homes unwanted domestic pets in Torbay and South Devon

DCF is privileged to be working alongside people who are motivated by wanting to make a difference across Devon.We use our knowledge of local needs and the voluntary sector to manage the distribution of funds to achieve sustainable outcomes, awarding financial and other support on behalf of our partners and donors.In this way we address disadvantage and achieve inspiring change in our communities.

To preserve for the people of Paignton, Devon and the nation the historical, architectural and constructional heritage that may exist in and around the Paignton Picture House, Torbay Road, Paignton, Devon in buildings of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest.

Shekinah's objectives are the relief of poverty and sickness and the advancement of education, particularly for those who are homeless or otherwise in need, mainly by:The provision of temporary accommodation for the homeless;The provision of meals and clothing for the homeless and others;The provision of training, work placements and resettlement opportunities for the homeless and others.

Voluntary Adoption Agency placing children from all over the UK with families in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

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.

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.

Provision of specialist supported housing

Provides help for people who are experiencing prejudice, discrimination or other disadvantage relating to sexual orientation or gender identity, supports independent lesbian gay bisexual and trans groups and initiatives, and provides training and consultancy for all sectors on the issues around sexual orientation and gender identity.

The Eddystone Trust provides information and support for anyone concerned about HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and sexual health.

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.