Annual Review2014

Giving more locally

Summary of last Audited Accounts 13-14Summary of Accounts

Total Grant Making 712,736

Total Income 1,385,419

Endowment at 31st March 2014 4,148,482

Grants Awarded 2013-14 209

Income Grants Programmes 654,822

Income Other 730,597

Cost of generating voluntary income 83,533

Administration of grant making and governance 71,439

If you would like to request a full set of accounts, please call us on 01884 235887 or email info@devoncf.com or visit www.devoncf.com

Inside The ins and outs

1 Giving more locally 2 The difference we make 4 Weathering the storm 6 Assist families in need7 Bring people together8 Develop life skills9 Enable disabled people10 Your giving, your way 12 Encourage safety and resilience13 Help people to find and keep a home14 Keep people safe and well15 Offer training and work opportunities16 Promote access to arts, culture and nature17 Provide access to services in a rural area18 Our funds 20 Laurie Conners legacy21 Caroline Brewins legacy, Tiverton Educational Foundation

As my first year as Chairman, 2014 was an important and exciting year for Community Foundations across the Globe as we saw the 100th Birthday of the worlds first Community Foundation established in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. The movement was introduced to the UK nearly 40 years ago and there are now more than 1,827 Community Foundations operating across the world. We are part of a family of 48 Community Foundations in the UK, covering 93% of the population. Each is an entirely independent charity, with its own locally focussed trustees, and collectively hold over half a billion in endowed funds. Last year alone donors gave through their local Community Foundations to 21,000 organisations with grants to communities exceeding 65 million.

18 years ago, Devon Community Foundation (DCF) was formed with a gift of 50,000 by a group of people who loved the concept as a catalyst for local giving. In Devon, the Foundation now holds an endowment of over 5m and in 2014 celebrated having invested 10m into our local Devon communities since we began. We created several new funds, established by individuals and businesses that care about where they live and work and want to give locally. It is a huge privilege for us to work closely with so many people who give of their time, their passion and their money to make this county a better place to be. Thank you for your continued support in helping us achieve our vision for the future: 10m in new giving over four years. I am delighted to let you know that we have already exceeded our first 1m milestone ahead of target!

In 2013-14, we received 453 funding requests for a total of 2,452,432, nearly three and a half times what we had available to give. The majority of charities are very small, local, volunteer-run organisations with an income of less than 10,000 a year and their survival is dependent on the generosity of individuals. Community organisations, of the type that DCF supports, account for 50% of the UK Voluntary Sectors work, yet receive only 0.6% of charitable funding. Its our intent to increase this share to closer reflect the contribution these groups make to where we all live and work: Devon, Plymouth and Torbay. You will see on the following pages just a few stories of the impact this has on peoples lives.

I want to take this opportunity to thank the trustees and volunteers (100% of which live here in Devon) for their knowledge and hard work on the grant panels, helping to make sure our assistance reaches those most in need in our local communities.

Finally, I must thank our previous Chairman Mike Bull for the dedication and commitment he has shown in the last eight years. I am delighted to follow in his footsteps and hope to take the Foundation to even greater heights. With your support, we can continue to change the lives of those most in need in our communities, forever.

Steve Hindley CBE DL Chairman

11%endowment growth this year, 502% over five years

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2mreceived in 2014

In 2014 thanks to generous donations we were able to fund 237 local projects by investing over 517,000 in grants, helping to support 41,000 people in need across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.

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The difference we make

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assist families in needbring people togetherdevelop life skillsenable disabled peopleencourage safety and resiliencehelp people to find and keep a homekeep people safe and welloffer training and work opportunitiespromote access to arts, culture and natureprovide access to services in rural areas

103,208 to 134 Individuals, 4 Businesses and 6 Community Groups.

DCF made Flood Fund grants of

I know the significant difference the

Community Foundations have made in helping vulnerable people respond to a variety of challenges. I would like to take

this opportunity to thank the Community

Foundations for such great work.Rob Wilson, Minister of Civil Society on the 2014 National Flood Appeal

Preparing for a rainy dayWith what is now left we are planning ahead by continuing to work with local communities that are keen to develop their own response to any future flooding or storm events. The DCF Flood Fund is helping these communities by funding the essential equipment they need to put their plans into action, such as torches, hazard signs, waterproof clothing and much more.

Susan Harding-Halls home and business Red Rock Cafe were affected by the flooding: The water has come in through the ceiling, windows and floors of our home and weve also had to close our business so we havent had any income and were struggling to pay our bills. Thanks to the general publics generous donations, the grant given by Devon Community Foundation will help us to pay our rent, gas, electric and water rates.

Johan Mintys ceiling collapsed after the storms: A very warm thank you for the grant of 250, as a single mother with four children without your support I would not be able to fix the damage to my roof. You have made our family very happy and in the future when we are back on our feet we will do our best to repay some generosity that we have received.

Wendy Williams, a teacher from Dawlish experienced extra costs after having to leave her home on the seafront: We had to quickly evacuate our home, not giving us much time to gather our belongings. We are living with friends but it is a significant distance from my place of work so I am paying double on petrol. Thanks to kind donations made through the Devon Community Foundation Flood Fund, the 250 will help to pay for extra fuel costs, storing all our furniture and the additional calls Ive had to make on my pay-as-you-go mobile.

Communities all around Devon faced a relentless barrage of storm and flood events between December 2013 and February 2014. Every conceivable type of flooding was experienced causing over 180 properties considerable damage, and displaced families and individuals great distress.

Your amazing generosity enabled the Foundation to respond within hours when the storms hit, offering emergency grants within 48 hours. Prompted by donors wanting to give, and give quickly, DCF launched a fund to help those flooded out of their homes. This resulted in donations in excess of 169,000 and helped nearly 150 people to cope with the great distress they faced, as well as those businesses and community groups that were hit hard.

When people want to give, Devon Community Foundation will help them do that in full confidence that the funds are always used for maximum effect on the things that are important to local people, be it for an immediate crisis or a strategic longer term aim.

Weathering the storm

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169kdonated to Flood Fund

Bring people together

When I first joined I had no confidence. I now help with fundraising events, selling produce, and talking about the group. Being involved with this project has helped to build my self-esteem and is helping me look for a job. 84%

of hate crimes committed were related to ethnicity in 2013

46,553 Invested to assist families in need

North Devon Against Domestic Abuse assists families in need Domestic violence and abuse occurs across all communities. Its effects are widespread and damaging often causing major health problems, both physical and emotional. Receiving over 1000 referrals in 2013-14 alone, NDADA is a refuge for survivors of domestic violence which supports victims to cope and recover, working with families in crisis to help prevent children and young people from continuing the cycle of abuse.

The Foot Anstey Fund This fund was set up by law firm Foot Anstey, who were looking for a new approach to their corporate social responsibility. They wanted to contribute to the local community they lived and worked in, and felt they would gain real satisfaction from seeing the funds they raised working effectively to help people in need. They knew that they wanted their efforts to be united across their offices in Devon, Somerset, Cornwall and Bristol which is why working with Community Foundations was the obvious choice.

Working with the Foundation to help make a difference in our local communities has been simple, effective and rewarding for us. By aligning our giving with our corporate goals we have been able to work together as an organisation to make a bigger impact locally.

Loneliness is not just an emotional experience: it has been shown that social isolation is detrimental to our health. In fact, a lack of social connections is comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day as a risk factor for early death.

We look for outcomes which reduce isolation and poverty, increase transport and mobility, social inclusion, intergenerational socialising, confidence, skills and knowledge.

Most parents want to do their best for their children but for many, living with disadvantage can severely compromise their ability to cope, and families under stress need extra support.

Our grants help improve lifestyle choices and living conditions, reduce domestic violence, debt, isolation and harm from drugs and alcohol, increase confidence, skills and knowledge, provide respite for carers and raise future aspirations.

Assist families in need

Without the support I received at the refuge we, as a family, would not be where we are today. My eldest son has gone from angry teenager to having 8 GCSEs and is studying to join the police force.

Hikmat in Exeter brings people together Many black, minority, ethnic (BME) communities still face discrimination on a daily basis. Cultural or language barriers can lead to a lack of employment, poor access to services, low self-esteem and mental health difficulties. Hikmat supports people from different backgrounds enabling them to participate on the allotment, improve their physical wellbeing and helping them to learn about healthy lifestyles whilst creating a stronger more vibrant community.

Hely-Hutchinson Family Fund One of the many reasons the Hely-Hutchinson Family Fund was set up was to help keep a family name alive. This was really important to the donor and it was the first time she had come across a charity that enabled her to do so. Being able to boost the fund each year and involve family members has been a great benefit: her son also now donates to the fund through payroll giving. The donor wanted to be able to see where her money was going and the difference her donation was making as well as being sure that her support would mean help for local projects for years to come.

I first discovered the fantastic work of the Foundation when I was looking for a charity which offered me something a little bit different. I had recently inherited some money and I wanted to make sure that it was used within my local Devon community. I have previously donated to national charities but I felt few offered me the chance to really become involved and see the good that my money was doing.

75%of children affected by family breakdown are more likely to fail at school

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Distributed to community groups who bring people together

71,041

Enable disabled people

It gives me the chance to play a sport and to get to know it better without any barriers, where my disability doesnt matter. I like a challenge and am so proud to be a member of Ocean City PFC. 21%

of families with at least one disabled member are in poverty

36,729 Invested to develop life skills

Youth Genesis Trust in Torbay develops life skills Funding to youth services continues to be cut and volunteering is sometimes the only way to give young people an opportunity to learn new skills, be part of a team and positively contribute to their local community. Youth Genesis runs a training programme for volunteers, helping to encourage young people at a crucial point in their lives by increasing confidence and raising their future aspirations.

Devon Ripple Fund The donors of Devon Ripple first used the services of Devon Community Foundation to make anonymous grants to local community groups. Over four years they built an endowed fund of over 1m, which focuses on improving life skills and building the confidence of the most vulnerable young people in our communities: helping them to reach their potential. Working with the Foundation has allowed them to amplify and target their philanthropy locally.

We have learnt from the grant teams experience and knowledge of local groups, as well as the specific issues and areas of deprivation around the county that require funding support. Seeing first-hand the work and dedication of the volunteers and staff of the projects we fund has been very rewarding and illuminating.

38,645 Given to groups enabling disabled people

63,834 people in Devon are affected by long-term health problems or a disability. Parents with disabilities often face multiple barriers to work and children and young people with disabilities can lack opportunities.

Our grants help provide respite and/or support for carers, increase social inclusion, transport and mobility options, reduce poverty and isolation and improve recovery from mental ill health.

Life Skills are the vital knowledge, experience and skills that help us all to accomplish our ambitions and live to our full potential, but some miss out on the opportunity to develop these personal qualities, hindering their progress as they grow into adulthood.

Learning to cook, make good lifestyle choices, improving living conditions and gaining a qualification are all excellent ways to build confidence and self-esteem, reducing the chance of harm from abusing drugs and alcohol or anti-social behaviour and crime.

Develop life skills

Youve given me so much from training. Many, many thanks again, Ill never forget what youve done for me.

Ocean City Powerchair Football Club in Plymouth enables disabled people Taking part in sport and physical activity has been shown to improve levels of physical health and well-being, but of the 11 million disabled people in the UK, only two in ten in England are currently active. Devon Community Foundations grant helped to set up Ocean City PFC in Plymouth, one of only three in the South West. The group offers young people and adults with a physical disability the chance to experience a competitive sport. Playing the game helps build both social skills such as team work and physical wheelchair skills as well as offering the chance to gain a coaching qualification.

The Devonian Fund The Devonian Trust started life as the Devonian Orthopaedic Association nearly 50 years ago, and transferred to the Foundation six years ago when the trustees felt the time was right to reconsider the future of the charity. As well as being able to double the value of the Fund through a government match challenge, DCF refreshed the grant making, bringing it up to date whilst staying true to the first intentions of the Association.

Succession planning and rejuvenating existing Trusts is a real privilege and joy for the Foundation and often a great relief for existing trustees if they struggle to manage the Charity, recruit new trustees and/or find suitable beneficiaries. We take on the administration and governance while continuing to support the work across the county as was first envisaged. It is a pleasure for everyone to see the funds working as hard today as they always have, and now always will.

12.5%of people living in East Devon are likely to have serious debt issues

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You can remain anonymous if you want your giving to remain discreet

We can promote named funds to recognise your gift publicly

You can trust the Foundation to decide which groups should be supported

You can be part of a grant making panel to make decisions about which groups you would like the fund to support

We offer advice and guidance on how to ensure your philanthropic aims can be achieved

We bring donors and grant recipients together through visits to organisations

We measure the impact and success of the fund through monitoring of grants

RECEIvE our publications and invitations to events

GET INvOLvED by joining a community grants panel and helping to decide how the money is used

MAKE A DIFFERENCE and become an Ambassador for the Foundation

There are different types of donations to the Foundation

For taxpayers we can claim Gift Aid on cash donations at the standard rate. Higher rate taxpayers can claim the difference through their tax return.

Companies can offset donations against corporation tax.

Trust transfers allow the assets of a Trust to be realised and used to establish a fund, or be added to an existing fund, allowing the trustees to step down from their responsibilities and ensure the aims of the trust live on through the fund.

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Your giving, your way

You want a bespoke arrangement and to set the criteria for your grant makingYou want to benefit from advice and guidance for your philanthropy You want to choose from an endowment fund, revenue fund or a combination of both

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You want to pool your giving with others who share a common interest You want to make one off or regular donations You want to have bigger, local impact on people in need You can give any amount

You can establish a named fund to support the causes and issues you most care about

You can support any of these themes and make your donations go further

Assist families in need

Encourage safety and resilience

Keep people safe and well

Promote access to arts, culture and nature

Bring people together

Help people to find and keep a home

Enable disabled people

Offer training and work opportunities

Provide access to services in rural areas

Develop life skills

Help people find and keep a home

127,412 Distributed to groups encouraging communities to be safe and resilient

Nightstop gave me a warm, safe bed and a cooked meal. I met some fantastic people who were all caring, friendly and willing to help! I wouldnt be in my new home now if it wasnt for them. 746%

more DCF funding given this year helping people to find and keep a home

Torrington Amateur Boxing Club encourages safety and resilience Often, it is those most at risk of social exclusion and isolation who start to feel disconnected and frustrated due to a lack of opportunities, limited facilities, poor transport links and families unable to afford after school activities. Run by qualified volunteer coaches, TABC has been able to encourage healthy lifestyles and positive community involvement through a local boxing club open five days a week. This has shown a 30% reduction in anti-social behaviour and a 100% reduction in drugs offences as well as encouraging young people to stay safe and feel part of their local community.

Crimebeat Devon Community Foundation works in partnership with the High Sheriff of Devon and Devon & Cornwall Police to distribute Crimebeat grants to community groups across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay, supporting people at risk of criminal or anti-social behaviour. The proceeds from sales of stolen goods that cannot be returned to their owners are donated, and championing from each years High Sheriff means that local community safety initiatives are supported. Crimebeat helps to enhance the skills and personal development of local people by seeking to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.

Crimebeat grants in Devon help create safer communities. The Foundations involvement in Crimebeat ensures that the money officers recover through the Police Property Act and the Proceeds of Crime Act is back in the community where it belongs.

One of our most fundamental needs is for somewhere safe and stable to live, yet homelessness continues to be one of the worst social problems in Britain today. In Exeter alone, the last overnight rough sleepers count found 32 people sleeping rough, but just because its less visible doesnt mean homelessness in rural areas is less prevalent.

We aim to help reduce homelessness, debt, crime and isolation by improving lifestyle choices and living conditions in turn helping to increase skills, social inclusion and raise future aspirations.

Strong and resilient communities are a force to be reckoned with, they can work to implement change, reduce crime and encourage community spirit, but when this desire and conviction to make a difference is lacking, people can be left feeling isolated and unsafe in their community.

We love projects that encourage the growing and sharing of local produce, shared access to community space and resources, community transport schemes, and sustainable ideas that shape the local community for future generations.

Encourage safety and resilience

I used to struggle to stay motivated at school and felt my dyslexia meant that I wouldnt get the chance to do well at anything. Being part of the club has helped to give me a purpose and focus on what I want to achieve, now nothing holds me back and I can overcome anything!

Nightstop in Exeter helps people to find and keep a home Young people facing homelessness are some of the most socially excluded, many of whom have overlapping needs such as mental health issues, addictions, family breakdown or a learning or physical disability. Nightstop provides same-day, emergency overnight accommodation for young homeless people, between the ages of 16-25, in the homes of volunteer hosts who provide an evening meal, listening ear and bed for the night. Nightstop aims to support young people with complex issues to find long term accommodation so they can gain stability in their lives.

A catalyst for changeEnabled by our donors, Devon Community Foundation invests in strengthening local communities. We identify genuinely good ideas making a real difference to the lives of local people, supporting a wide range of causes across ten Thriving Communities themes.

Many people, families, large companies, small businesses and charitable trusts use our local knowledge and experience to connect them to the issues they feel really matter.

21,316 Given to groups helping people to find or keep a home

35%rise in rural crime in Devon & Cornwall

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Offer training and work opportunities

When I first came to Freedom I was worried about my life, how things was going. But with Freedom helping me with somewhere to live and finding a job I feel happier now. 10%

16-18 year olds are not in education, employment or training (UK)

Farm-Able in Plymouth keeps people safe and well The UK Armed Forces are facing serious cutbacks, and never more so than in the support to help with resettlement and rehabilitation of veterans. There are currently around 39,000 armed forces personnel stationed in the South West region, many facing complex and interrelated problems. Farm-Able works to enhance the quality of life for ex-servicemen and their families by providing access to training, rehabilitation and therapeutic treatment to help improve recovery from mental ill health and increase their skills and confidence.

Mildmay-White Family Fund In 2008 a local family set up the Mildmay-White Family Fund to help people in need and become personally involved in issues they care about, in particular keeping people safe and well. Coming from a large and loving family with many opportunities, the donors wanted to support those affected by family chaos and challenging lives. Setting up a Fund with the Foundation allowed the family to feel that they could make a difference directly and locally.

I have been involved with the Foundation for several years, and have been so impressed by how they get right into the community to identify real need, and support groups and people who are not reached by the bigger charities and Social Services.

79,302Invested in groups who keep people safe and well

Finding a job that pays the bills and having the chance to further your skills is a way of life for most of us, but for some people opportunities are far and few between. The employment rate in Torbay has fallen to 67.5% and both Torridge and North Devon have a lower than national average of people who have achieved 5 GCSEs at grade C or above.

Were interested in helping people gain a qualification or accreditation and raising future aspirations. This is vital preparation for getting and keeping a job and living a fulfilled, independent life.

Keeping people safe and well is central to creating a thriving community, from exercise classes, supporting those in poverty who cannot afford to eat to caring for older members of our community with lunch cubs and memory cafs.

We aim to improve living conditions and recovery from mental and physical ill health, reduce isolation, poverty, domestic violence and hardship by supporting people to access food banks, community healthy eating projects and respite for carers as well as a range of other help.

Keep people safe and well

Before I came here my mind was in turmoil, but once I arrived I started to relax, which was a good feeling. You can tell them everything and anything.

Freedom Social Projects in North Devon offer people training and work opportunitiesIn North Devon the percentage of people who claim benefits has risen from 17% to 22%. Vulnerable people with complex needs are increasingly under pressure to move away from benefit dependence and for the longer term unemployed this creates further stress, often amplifying their disadvantage and vulnerability. Freedom Social Projects engages local, long-term unemployed people in activities, training and employment placements that develop the skills and experience they need to be work ready.

Kitsons LLP FundKitsons Solicitors have three offices across Devon, with their head office in Torbay. The firm set up a Fund with Devon Community Foundation a number of years ago to enable it to support groups across Devon, forever. Staff help to decide which local causes to support and continue to fundraise to add to the Kitsons LLP Fund which now stands at nearly 50,000. As a local business, creating the fund meant that they could make a long term commitment to vulnerable people close to their offices.

The Foundation does an amazing job, using its own resources to promote groups in Devon. As a local legal firm we are deeply embedded in our communities and we are entirely committed to making a difference here, which is why we created the Fund.

64,292 Given to offer training and work opportunities

19.7%of service veterans are estimated to have mental ill health

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Provide access to services in rural areas

Bovey Community Care is a terrific help to those who have been incapacitated by stroke as I was; it allows people to choose what would help them most. I have found that simply getting out with my volunteer has made a huge difference to me and has enabled me to recover quicker. 10%

Of our rural population do not have a bus service for their parish

Moorvision in South Hams promotes access to arts, culture and nature Within the world of sight loss, children are in the minority, making up just 5% of people with sight loss in the country. The majority of children attend mainstream primary and secondary schools and are often the only child in the school with these specific needs. Moorvisions aim is to provide support and to reduce the isolation so often felt by visually impaired children and their families. Recently they provided a residential arts and crafts course, enabling children to fully participate with no barriers to impede them in their joy of learning and taking part.

Throwleigh Fund In 1998 the Throwleigh Centre for Young People, a charity focusing on enabling young people across Devon to access nature through the beauty of their local surroundings, was born. Through the use of an activity centre based on Dartmoor the trustees sought to give all local children the chance to experience the outdoors, promoting personal development and leadership qualities.

Years later the charity began the process of transferring their funds to someone they could trust to continue the good work they had started in the local community: Devon Community Foundation. Thanks to the Foundation, the vision of this charity lives on and the legacy of those involved ensures that many children have, and will continue to have, the opportunity to grow up understanding and enjoying their local environment.

11,875Invested in community groups promoting access to arts, culture and nature

Over half of rural parishes in Devon do not have a post office, and access to scheduled public transport is a problem. In areas such as these, access to vital services can be a significant problem for some people, particularly those on low incomes. Many rural families struggle to meet living costs up to 24% higher than urban households.

We support projects that would otherwise not be able to continue in rural areas and help ensure people can access the services they need.

Access to arts, culture and nature can offer unparalleled opportunities to engage people, bring a whole community together and improve quality of life. People who participate in sport and cultural activities are more likely to report that their health is good and, for children, safe areas for outdoor play are critical for good physical, social and cognitive development.

We aim to enrich peoples life experience and to provide opportunities to build skills, confidence and self-esteem by improving recovery from mental ill health and increasing intergenerational socialising.

Promote access to arts, culture and nature

It was a wonderful experience for Abi, and for me as her Mum. Seeing other cane users was a big thing for her, making her feel less different, and it was brilliant to see families coming together, sharing common experiences and making memories together.

Bovey Community Care in Teignbridge provides services in rural areas Bovey Tracey is a small rural town on the edge Dartmoor National Park, with little or no public transport and a lack of local services. Many people are isolated, lonely and unable to leave their immediate locality. Nearly one third of the population is over 60, 31% have health problems and many live alone. Bovey Community Care organises volunteer visits, encouraging social activities and hobbies. This is a lifeline for some, helping them to lead healthier and more fulfilled lives.

Arnold Family FundA long standing farming family witnessed the difficulties faced by people within rural communities such as Foot and Mouth disease, low farm prices, the sense of isolation and poor access to transport services that others take for granted. For their Silver Wedding Anniversary they invited people to make a donation and create an enduring legacy of giving to some of the most deprived and isolated groups in rural Devon.

Coming from a rural background I knew first-hand how difficult it can be when you are lonely and isolated. I also witnessed the amazing difference my sister was able to make when she started a Lunch Club in our village with a small grant. A successful investment strategy with the Foundation has meant that the Family Fund has supported many very vital community projects. It is satisfying to know that the seeds my family and I have planted will produce a harvest for families and groups in rural Devon now, and in the future.

20,118Given to groups who provide access to services in a rural area

32%Of young people feel that a lack of time and money prevented them from accessing arts

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Corporate Donor FundsFriends Life Foot Anstey Kitsons Solicitors Philip Milton & Co Plc

Royal Mail Plymouth Drake FoundationSouth West Water Plymouth Drake FoundationUniversity of Plymouth Drake FoundationArbuthnot LathamEagle OnePolice PropertyStagsTwo Four GroupWales & West

Western Morning News

Collective Donor Funds Blackdown Hills Countryside Blundells School (pupils fund)Crimebeat DCF Community Grants Rural Devon Surviving Winter

Individual and Family Donor Funds Activistock Arnold FamilyDevon Ripple Earth to Earth Greg Matthews (legacy)Hely-Hutchinson Kate GurneyLaurie Conner (legacy)Mildmay-White Mumme Ackford Ray Miles Steve Hindley Family

Our funds

Trust and Foundation Donor FundsDevonian (trust transfer)Millfields Trust Plymouth Drake Foundation

North Devon Flood Relief (trust transfer)Plymouth Drake Foundation Royal British Legion Plymouth Drake FoundationThrowleigh (trust transfer)Tiverton Educational Foundation (ltrust transfer)

Trinity House Plymouth Drake Foundation

Immediate Impact Funds Clare Milne TrustComic ReliefCrimebeatDevon County ShowDevon Flood High Sheriff of Devon

HSBCWhite Stuff

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1,000,000This year two of our funds exceed for the first time

Caroline Brewins legacy Tiverton Educational Foundation

Bampton Street School. Image courtesy of Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life

Laurie Conner 1937-2008 After years in the Navy and a member of the Royal Yacht Squadron, Laurie Conner was known by everyone as an avid seaman. He was passionate about nature, spending time sailing with his family and gardening with his wife Sandy. He always hoped to help others, less fortunate than himself, to feel the same.

The Laurie Conner Fund was built in memory of Lauries love for rural pursuits and local community. Lauries family created a unique, permanent fund with the Foundation to continue Lauries legacy by supporting sailing, water sports and gardening related projects which give opportunities for young people to develop life skills and gain new experiences in South Hams and the surrounding area.

The Laurie Conner fund gave a gift to Dartmouth Yacht Club, enabling those who could not afford it to take part in their Youth Sailing Club.

Before she joined, Sally had always wanted to have a go in a sailing boat and her family had thought they would never be able to afford sailing lessons for her. The first week she hardly said a word but as the weeks went by she grew hugely in overall confidence and became the best sailor in the group. As Commodore I am incredibly grateful that your grant enabled us to start what we shall certainly ensure is only the start of an ongoing programme of teaching local disadvantaged kids. On both the clubs and their behalf, Thank You.

Afterwards Sally said I want to keep sailing with you and would like to become an Instructor myself one day, as I now know that if you have a dream it can come true and nothing is impossible as there are nice people who can help you succeed if you really want it.

Caroline Brewin (1810-1877) Caroline believed that all children should have an education. She founded the Brewin School, which in 1850 was attended by 100 children, and which, after her death in 1877, became the Bampton Street School.

Leaving a charitable gift in your will for local charities is an excellent and popular way to continue giving. However, it is sometimes difficult to know what to support or predict what the needs of future generations will be. Leaving a legacy to Devon Community Foundation will enable those not yet born to face challenges we cannot now imagine.

What will your local legacy be? Could you give a gift that keeps giving?

Contact us today on 01884 235887.

Laurie Conners legacy

Laurie was passionate about helping young people grow, encouraging them to gain the skills and self-confidence they needed to thrive, as well as helping them access opportunities that they might not otherwise have had. Sandy Conner

When we took on the trusteeship we: l Increased the funds in the endowment by 50% thanks to the Community First Endowment Match Challenge, offered by the Office of Civil Society, HM Government

l Consulted widely with local people and educationalists to explore how these funds could be best used

l Researched best practice from other educational Trusts and Foundations

l Developed a new set of criteria for applications which reflect the charitable purposes

l Identified and encouraged local, knowledgeable people to join the grants panel

The charitable purpose remains the same. The promotion of the education of people in the district of Tiverton, Devon, who are resident and are attending or have attended a school or college within the area of benefit. This can include social, physical or vocational training and the trustees may also apply it in the provision of items, services and facilities for any school in the area, or at the premises of the college situated in the area of benefit.

In 2002, the Tiverton Educational Foundation merged with the Caroline Brewin endowment to become the Foundation it is today. In 2014, the trustee changed from Devon County Council to Devon Community Foundation, maintaining the original vision whilst being responsive to contemporary needs.

165 years on the Tiverton Educational Foundation is still realising Carolines vision, refreshed and ready to help local young people achieve their ambitions. Open for applications and donations from those who share Carolines passion in 2015.

20%of our endowment funds are the result of legacies

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ConnectDevon Community Foundation, The Factory, Leat Street, Tiverton EX16 5LL

Call: 01884 235887 Email: info@devoncf.comVisit: www.devoncf.com

A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, Company No: 3236918Charity no: 1057923

DEvON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PresidentHM Lord Lieutenant of Devon, Sir Eric Dancer KCVO CBE JP

PatronsSir Ian Amory and Lady Arran DL

Chairman Steve Hindley CBE DL

vice ChairmanNigel Arnold

TrusteesChristine Allison Bishop Robert AtwellRobin BarlowJames Cross John Glasby Caroline Harlow Caroline Marks

Many thanks to those trustees who stood down in 2014: Arthur Ainslie, Mike Bull, James Bullock, Kate Gurney, Steve Pearce

StaffChief Executive: Martha WilkinsonDeputy Chief Executive: Sarah YellandDevelopment Director: Scott Walker Finance Manager: Theresa WhiteGrants Manager: Lyn SheppardMarketing Manager: Laura HewittGrants Administrator: Claire LaveryAdministrator: Gillian FrancisAdministrator: John Joule

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