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Site was last updated: Saturday 4th February 2012

Who we help

Anti-social behaviour has been reduced by 50% since the football group started # #

Anti-social behaviour has been reduced by 50% since the football group started

As a Community Foundation, we believe that local people are best placed to see what needs doing in their local community and to do something about it.

That could mean anything from setting up a youth group on your local housing estate to running a lunch club for isolated elderly residents; or from tackling the needs of the homeless in your area to improving the local environment.   

The voluntary and community groups we support give those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged or disabled a hand-up not just a hand-out. Helping people to achieve things they never dreamed they could and making our communities better and more caring places for everyone.

Our grants have supported everyone from young carers to children with disabilities and from ex-offenders to those with mental health problems. From pre-schools in isolated rural areas to sports clubs in run-down urban areas - to name but a few.  

Working with you, we aim to change lives through providing purpose, meaning and respect for all members of our communities - whatever their background or circumstances. To read some Testamonials click here.

 

Testimonials

  • Cycle Coaching South West
    This group helps to inspire and motivate young people on a deprived housing estate in Barnstaple by teaching them how to repair and ride bikes. The group gives the young people a healthy, stimulating and positive focus for activity and has helped...
  • Mid Devon Voluntary Support Scheme
    This self-help group helps vulnerable people through patches of loneliness, depression and anxiety and has received numerous grants from the Foundation. Members of the group are encouraged to get involved in activities which help build self-esteem...
  • HomeStart Torbay
    Homestart Torbay is a small local charity which sends trained volunteers into homes to offer practical support and comfort to parents with young children who are struggling to cope. A recent grant...
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