Charities In Torbay

In addition to local church activities of worship, fellowship and teaching, Living Waters provides financial and practical support for various missions, orphanages and training schools in Africa, India Europe and the Far East.

We are a charitable Foundation based in Devon which helps individuals facing extreme difficulties where such financial help may offer some long term benefit.

St Mags is a Jesus centred, Grace filled, Kingdom living community based in the heart of Torquay, welcoming people from all walks of life. The Living Room is our community cafe creating a safe place, particularly for the homeless, enabling us to signpost people to appropriate support organisations. Our Playroom welcomes over 50 children per week and we run various children's groups on Sundays.

Vocal offers a free and independent issue based Advocacy services for adults with learning disabilities or communication difficulties.Vocal is also able to take on specialist contract work and can provide training for small groups of clients and the people who support them.

To provide support, resources & facilities to visually impaired people across Devon by:- Offering advice and support about equipment & magnifiers. To sell equipment where required.- Informing about Charity services and signposting to other services- Matching people to trained volunteers who can visit them or take them out.- Running social and training activities- Providing grants

Situated in Torquay, Windmill Torbay offers a wide range of services aimed at improving the well-being and social integration of Torbay residents. Activities include youth clubs, adult wellbeing and support, health and welfare initiatives and benefits advice services. We provide a safe space for people to connect, learn, and access resources.

A primary aim of the Trust is to improve support for the community by providing them with suitable accommodation and support in this remarkable location. We shall also provide education and skills to disadvantaged members of our community. Creative people will also be encouraged to contribute to our activities.

Unleashed aims to empower, nourish and challenge people to change their lives for the better. We enable engagement with the arts and heritage for everyone, whilst focussing on the most underrepresented in society, allowing people to find themselves through creativity in a safe and welcoming space. Arts and heritage are used as tools to encourage people to reach their full potential.

COMMUNITY CHAPLAINCY WORKS WITH PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS AND OF NONE. IT SEEKS TO PROVIDE PRACTICAL, EMPOWERING AND AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR PRISONERS AND EX-PRISONERS BOTH PRIOR TO DISCHARGE AND ON RELEASE, IN ORDER THAT THEY MAY SUCCESSFULLY RE-INTEGRATE INTO THE COMMUNITY, REALISE THEIR POTENTIAL AND NOT RETURN TO PRISON.

During year ending 30/06/25 TOADS performed 8 productions (0ne of 12 perfomances, others 7 ) with 1 night for local charities. Youth Group provided a production of 2 nights. 2 months were dark for essential maintenance. A variety of 1 night professional acts appeared during the season. A regular afternoon social club, monthly cinema club and themed social evenings are also available.

Our activities include: securing the continuation and development of Brixham Theatre as a community asset for the advancement of art and culture for the public benefit in Brixham & South Devon. To encourage & facilitate the practice of performing arts among young people.To further social inclusion.

The pre-school is run by fully qualified staff and a voluntary committee of parents/guardians: Both are responsible for the day to day running of the pre-school and all the fundraising activities throughout the year: The funds raised are used to purchase equipment and toys which need to be continuously updated: The pre-school is open term times and takes children from 2yrs to school age.

CentrePeace has established a drop-in community support centre that promotes community cohesion and wellbeing through connecting people with services, resources and social networks in their own community. CentrePeace offers a range of free services, from counselling and support groups to skills and craft workshops.The premises includes a charity shop and cafe.

The activities may include but are not restricted to: regular public all-age worship, prayer, Bible study, preaching and teaching; baptism by immersion; Communion; evangelism and mission; nurture and growth of Christian disciples;education and training for Christian and community service; giving pastoral care; supporting and encouraging charitable social action in the United Kingdom and abroad.

The charity operates within the RC Diocese of Plymouth, which covers Cornwall, Devon and parts of Dorset & in accordance with its core values of love, justice & forgiveness it*Operates an Essential Grant Programme to help families with children in dire need.*Supports families of all faiths and none.*Encourages children to think about the needs of others less fortunate.

a) Celebration of public worship.b) The teaching of the Christian faith.c) Mission and Evangelism.d) Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and bereaved.e) The provision of facilities with a Christian ethos for the local community, including (but not restricted to) the elderly, the young and other groups with special needs.f) The support of other charities in the UK and overseas.

We are a Christian Church that uses our buildings, people and resources for the benefit of the local community and to extend the saving knowledge and belief of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior

We operate from The Parish Rooms at Collaton St Mary. The aims of the Pre-school are to enhance the development and education of children primarily under statutory school age. We provide appropriate play in a stimulating environment with more targeted activities for those children who may require extra support.

Playback Theatre South West creates opportunities for communities of people to engage with issues that affect their lives in workshops and performances. Creative theatre activities support refugees; young carers; people with learning difficulties or mental health issues; women who have experienced domestic abuse; and women's organisations in the South West of England.

To deliver an internationally acclaimed festival which celebrates Agatha Christie's great legacy as a crime writer and cultural icon and promotes Torquay as her birthplace and inspiration.

The purpose of the Fairfield Trust is to provide quality rented accommodation for missionaries, clergy and other Christian workers; their spouses, widows or widowers who, following careers serving humanity, either in the UK or abroad have been unable to provide for a home of their own.

Advancement of public knowledge of the history and evolution of the Devon General Omnibus and Touring Company Limited and preservation of surviving former Devon General vehicles

Blood bikers are volunteers who use their advanced motorcycle skills in providing a predominantly out of hours service, supporting our NHS and Hospice partners to transport essential urgent supplies such as Whole Blood, Blood Components, Pathology Samples, Medication, Medical Equipment, Medical Notes and occasionally Donor Breast Milk to the NHS hospitals and hospices throughout Devon and beyond.

The Margaret Jackson Trust supports The Margaret Jackson Centre in providing low cost, self-referral, short or long-term counselling to people over the age of 18 who are residents of Devon.

NHS/M.S. SOCIETY EXERCISE CLASSES, MEETINGS, LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY FACILITIES.TUCK SHOP, DA SUPPORT, ESSENTIALS SHOP/SOCIAL SUPERMARKET, PARENT-LED TODDLERS GROUP, AFTER SCHOOL DROP IN CLUB, COMMUNITY GARDEN, INFORMATION ADVICE AND GUIDANCE CLINICS, HOLIDAY FUN CLUBS, TORBAY COUNCIL POLLING STATION, NHS UNPAID CARERS INFORMATION POINT, TAI CHI CLASSES, COFFEE MORNING