Registered Charity No: 209603

The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. They provide a 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service around the coasts of the UK and RoI, as well as a seasonal lifeguard service on many of the busiest beaches in England and Wales.
The RNLI is an independent charity, and does not receive any funding from the UK government. They can’t save lives at sea without public support. Lifeboats need to be designed, built, fuelled and maintained, and their crews trained and equipped. With 235 lifeboat stations, crewed mainly by local volunteers, the RNLI is at the heart of communities all around the UK.

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Registered Charity No: 107799

The Devon Air Ambulance Trust is the charity which raises the funds to keep two air ambulances flying for the county of Devon and surrounding area. This is no small feat as it costs in the region of £4 million annually in order to keep both helicopters airborne. Being independent of government or National Lottery support, every single penny comes from the generosity and support of the community, businesses and friends of Devon.

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Registered Charity No: 1140676

FORCE is an established cancer charity based in Exeter. Their work finances improvements in patient care through research, the purchase of advanced equipment and a new Information and Support Centre located in the grounds of the RD&E Hospital. FORCE Cancer Charity generates all its income from voluntary contributions. They rely on fund-raising events, their 'Friends of FORCE' groups, legacies, donations and their award winning charity shop in Heavitree to raise much needed funds.

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Registered Charity No: 297798

Hospiscare is a local hospice charity that offers high quality care and support to people with life-threatening illnesses and those close to them. What makes Hospiscare special is that people receive a service personal to their particular needs. They treat each patient as an individual, encompassing the emotional, social and spiritual aspects as well as the physical ones. Founded for the local community, by the local community, Hospiscare is an independent charity. They rely on the generosity of local people to raise most of the £3.5m a year needed to deliver their service.

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The Great West Run is not just a sporting a event but also a community event, a massive amount of money is raised for local Exeter and South West charities every year through the various events. Thirsty Work is the official water provider for the Great West Run.

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Since 1990 the Royal Marines Commando Challenge charity event has attracted tens of thousands of people from all over the UK and Europe. Participants come from all walks of life to take on this great team fundraising challenge.

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The Century Cycle Challenge follows the local training route ridden by Marc Millon and Nello Ghezzo in preparation for their epic ride from Topsham to Venice in 1997. Nello tragically died of cancer in 1999 and this cycle ride has become an annual tribute to Nello. The event now attracts people from across the county and raises in excess of £40,000 for the FORCE Cancer Support Centre in Exeter.

Click here to visit the Century Cycle Challenge website.