July E-Newsletter 2020
Welcome along all to this July edition of our e-news as the nation takes its first tentative steps towards, to coin a well-used phrase, a ‘new normal’. We at DCF are no exception– we have starting thinking about how/when and even if we return to our former way of working under a collective roof and we are thrilled to have begun putting some of our pre-pandemic…
May E-Newsletter 2020
Well, never did we ever imagine that the next time we compiled our newsletter it would be under quite such extraordinary circumstances. Whether you are new to our read or have been with us for a while, we hope we find you all safe and well, and getting through these times as best as you can. It will come as no surprise to hear that…
NET Launches National Coronavirus Appeal
Last night the National Emergencies Trust launched an appeal to raise funds to help local charities to support those individuals suffering hardship as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. The National Emergencies Trust will distribute money raised through a number of charitable organisations including local Community Foundations…
Goodbye Steve!
Last week our Board meeting had a rather special agenda, as at Devon Community Foundation we prepared to wish a fond farewell to our Chair of Trustees, Steve Hindley, who has stepped down after almost 20 years. Steve joined DCF as a trustee in 2001 before taking on the role of Chairman in 2014…
#GiveLoveDevon
In 2010, in an interview for The Western Morning News, our CEO Martha said: “The thing about philanthropy is, it’s not about money. It’s an incredibly important mechanism but in fact philanthropy, caring, community, the need for help, being stuck in one’s life reliant on the kindness of strangers – that’s about…
Local Wind Farm safeguards Days Out!
A grant from a fund managed by DCF has ensured a local support group for people with a degenerative eye disease has been able to offer members free days out for another year. The Bude & Holsworthy Macular Group organise two group outings a year and regular meetings, providing social opportunities that might otherwise be unavailable for people with…
Panel member’s average age drops!
Last month Devon Community Foundation were thrilled to be joined by two of its youngest panel members yet, as representatives gathered to undertake the most recent round of decision making for the National Programme, “#iwill.” The #iwill campaign was conceived in 2013 to encourage youth social action, and became supported later…
February E-Newsletter 2020
Hello and welcome to your first newsletter of 2020! We’ve had a busy start to the year at DCF and have already celebrated the appointment of 5 new staff, a new Chair of Trustees and a work birthday for Scott, our Philanthropy Director who has now been with us for 5 years. We’ve also secured a new funding programme centred around the mental wellbeing…
(Not just) Men’s Shed opens its new doors
The rain didn’t seem to deter the people of South Molton who turned out in spades to support their town ‘Shedders’ this week as they celebrated the opening of their new home. This once shell of a Methodist Church was gifted to the South Molton branch of the UK Men’s Sheds Association by the Parish Council last year and thanks to the talents of the men…
