Since 1996, we have been providing support to children, young people and their parents/carers when the future feels uncertain or when hope feels lost. Our work covers Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

Supporting children who are facing the death of a parent or have experienced the death of someone significant, can be hugely beneficial. Children who feel more able to cope with their... Read More

Our Mission
to support the work of the University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust in providing the best possible healthcare to every patient 
to support the work of NHS staff and help raise standards above the level that NHS funding alone allows

What you help us do
We listen to the brilliant staff at University Hospitals Ply... Read More

Age UK Plymouth exists to care for and work with older people and their carers in and around the City of Plymouth to improve their quality of life through the promotion of choice, opportunity and independence. 

We offer a range of services to help older people feel more included in the community. Our current aim is to try and tackle loneliness in the Plymouth area through numerou... Read More

Our baby loss charity is determined to positively aid the mental and physical health and wellbeing of bereaved parents upon the loss of their baby.

We aim to support them by offering a choice of tangible services that they can access immediately upon leaving the hospital. We hope our services will positively impact their grieving process and give them hope for their future; their &lsq... Read More

We offer activities to children (& their families) with a disability or impairment. We provide information, advice, emotional support & advocacy. We are here for the whole family (the child or young person, their siblings, & their parents /carers). We are here for families with new-born babies through to those with young adults (25 yrs).

Our vision is "a world where f... Read More

our story

Since 1993 we have helped transform the lives of thousands of women and their children.

We run three centres:

1. Jasmine Mother’s Recovery (formerly known as Trevi House) – a residential rehabilitation centre exclusively for mothers and their children.

2. A Sunflower Women’s Centre offering wrap-around therapeutic support in... Read More

We’re your local breast care charity, based at the Primrose Breast Care Centre, Level 7, University Hospitals Plymouth.

Originally set up in 1995, via an appeal to help fund and develop a ‘One Stop Clinic’ in Plymouth, where a one-day assessment is carried out by a variety of different breast care services to find out whether or n... Read More

As part of the UK's leading feline welfare charity we have one vision: "a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs."
We rescue, rehome and care for cats and kittens that are strays, no longer wanted or experience a change in circumstance.
We provide full health checks, encouraging support for neuturing ser... Read More

Sharks and rays are some of the ocean's most amazing animals. Present in our seas for 400 million years, they are vital and valuable but also vulnerable.  Around a 1/3 of all shark, skate, ray and chimaera species are considered "threatened" with extinction, largely due to the impact of unsustainable fisheries.  The Shark Trust works globally to ensure endangered species... Read More

Every 3 minutes dementia steals a happily ever after. Research is our only chance of changing the ending for people affected by dementia.

We are the UK's leading dementia research charity. We exist for a cure.

Your donation helps our scientists and researchers find new ways to diagnose dementia, develop new treatments and find a cure for dementia.

Watch and sha... Read More

Devon Mind is an independent mental health charity affiliated with the national Mind association. We provide advice, information and support to empower anyone in Devon who may be experiencing a mental health problem. We also campaign to improve local support services, raise awareness, and promote the understanding of mental health across De... national Mind association. We provide advice, information and support to empower anyone in Devon who may be experiencing a mental health problem. We also campaign to improve local support services, raise awareness, and promote the understanding of mental health across Devon.

Memory Matters is a Community Interest Company (CIC). We trade for public benefit rather than private gain and all of our projects and services are designed, developed and built on the needs of those affected by dementia. We are a team of dedicated individuals who share an ethos of compassion, kindness, fun and curiosity. The team is led by Kate Smith, a qualified nurse and awa... Read More

The Veterans’ Foundation is one of the fastest growing charities in the country. It is focused on assisting small to medium charities that support the armed forces community, whether currently serving men and woman, veterans, or their families. 

Since 2016, the Veterans’ Foundation has donated more than £25 million in grants to projects ac... Read More

YMCA Plymouth is an education, health & families charity, serving young people and our community. We are guided by a friendly & personable approach where all people can belong, contribute and thrive.Read More

As the leading kidney research charity in the UK, nothing is going to stop us in our urgent mission to end kidney disease. We’re here to be heard, to make a difference, to change the future. This is a disease that ruins and destroys lives. It must be stopped. 

Over the past 60 years, our research has made an impact. But kidney failure is rising, as... Read More

First Light is a charity for anyone who is experiencing or has experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence.

We provide a range of support in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Swindon and Wiltshire, and across England & Wales.
Visit Locations for information about what services we provide in your area... Locations for information about what services we provide in your area.

Anyone can be affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence, and we support people of all ages and genders, including people with a disability and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Surf therapy has become an established form of therapeutic support for both mental and physical health. It is recognised by the NHS in the UK as an effective form of therapy for children and young people at risk of mental ill-health and is also used by the Police and Blue Light services as therapy for serving officers and professionals.

Surf therapy has been our core project for over... Read More

Our Vision

To inspire children to go beyond anything that stands between them and their brightest future.

Our Mission

To give children and young people a break that lasts a lifetime.

A break that encourages belief and inspires adventure.  A break that nutures dreams and drives positivity.  A break that gives them the moments they need to bel... Read More

By joining as a member or by supporting us with a donation, a seat adoption or a legacy gift. You can help us to keep the arts thriving in the South West. With your support, we are able to…

• Engage with people from all backgrounds in the local community, developing skills, confidence and experience
• Inspire the next generation of theatre makers through our work... Read More

In 2024, Argyle Community Trust are hoping to launch an innovative Cancer rehabilitation and exercise programme for men and women living with Cancer, set to launch from Brickfields Community Hub toward the end of the year. We're looking for local fundraisers to help us make this happen! 

Argyle Community Trust is the leading sport-for-change charity in Devon and Cor... Read More

Helping People Helping Wildlife

Our Vision is to protect threatened species and enable people to help wildlife thrive.

Our Mission is to conserve wildlife, promote wellbeing and educate future generations by inspiring people to be more connected with nature.

Dartmoor Zoo is a 33 acre wildlife park located on... Read More

Run entirely by volunteers, Hospital Radio Plymouth has a long and interesting history. We’ve been a fixture within the local community for over 50 years. Countless presenters have walked through our doors who’ve gone on to the glitz and glamour of professional radio and television, including Phillip Schofield, Gordon Sparks, David Rodgers and Josh Andrews. There are many others wor... Read More

Bowel Cancer West (BCW) is a charity working tirelessly to ensure the survival rates of people in the South West of England diagnosed with the condition are the highest in the country.

Whether you become a part of our dedicated team or support us financially, you can make a difference, helping us to uphold our commitment to raise awareness of the symptoms, undertake dedicated research, and facilitate long-term training.

Bowel cancer is the UK’s second biggest cancer killer. Our work is essential to make sure there is early detection for those unfortunate enough to be diagnosed, and your support will help us achieve our goals.

We would love you to get involved with what we do, so please get in touch.

As a charity, we provide accommodation in the form of our Hearts Together Hospital Hotel in Plymouth, for patients, carers, and relatives when receiving medical treatment or visiting a loved one in the hospital. We also offer a range of additional practical, financial, and emotional support services to help those dealing with complex challenges such as end-of-life care and emergency or life-cha... Read More