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THE GEORGE AWARD 2010 - Nominate NowLast year the George Award was won by Esmee Fairbairn. The announcement was made at the George Conference last October. This year the Award will be given out at the George/SW Foundation conference on 28 September....

Do you know someone special that works as a volunteer and inspires you and others? In October 2010, Devon Community Foundation will be holding our exciting annual award ceremony in Exeter to highlight the outstanding achievements of volun¬teers across the county who work with groups supported by the Foundation....

Local charity, Devon Community Foundation, has responded to the latest announcements about 30% cuts to the voluntary sector by urging local companies and people to help it win the remaining public sector cash available for community groups in Devon....

"Young carers mature faster than most children and this can make it difficult to make friends, or even get along with people," says 18-year old Georgina Whiting Bailey whose childhood has been mired by the daily grind of caring for mentally ill parents...

The Queen's Awards for Voluntary Service 2011 is now looking for nominations of voluntary groups in Devon doing outstanding work and making a real contribution to their local community through their generosity of time and energy. The Awards are your chance to recognise and thank local volunteers in Devon. Visit www.direct.gov.uk/thequeensawardvoluntaryserviceto make your nomination before the end of September....

Thank you to Tim Smit, Chief Executive of the Eden Project, for his inspiring speech at our recent Philanthropy Forecast event at the Met Office. Tim joined with Dame Stephanie Shirley, Ambassador for Philanthropy to address over 40 guests about the rewards of philanthropy and how it can be used to change and improve the society in which we live. You can see Tim speaking if you visit www.devoncf.com and tune in to our Philanthropy Forecast DVD....

Chris Fayers, Director of property developers, Eagle One Homes has raised £660 - which will bedoubled by the Company giving a total of £1,320 - by taking part in the gruelling Dartmoor Classic bike ride. Chris took to the saddle to ride almost 65 miles on one of the hottest days of the year, taking in some of Dartmoor's highest and steepest hills along the way. ...

Exeter based construction company, Michael Thorne Construction Ltd and glazing specialists, Mackenzie Glass, are the latest businesses to join our Devon 100 Club. The Club provides a rewarding and simpler way for businesses to support local community projects....