Devon

Welcome to your regional PTA page. Devon is a county of rolling hills, red cliffs, medieval towns and sandy beaches, which includes the 'English Riviera', a 22 mile stretch of coastline on the east of the county. It invented cream teas and has the oldest working gin distillery in the country.

Community Inspired - find community support near your school

Explore the Community Inspired map to find community support, grant providers and activities near your school.

Local Grants & Support

Devon CVS

The Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) advises organisations about good volunteering practices and advertises volunteering opportunities in a consistent way. Visit the website to find your local group.

Viscount Amory's Charitable Trust

Supports Devon good causes mainly educational projects; small grants up to £1000.

Council for Voluntary Service (Devon)

Advises on good volunteering practices and advertises volunteering opportunities.

Devon Community Foundation

Community foundation working to make a difference across Devon. All Community Foundations (UK)

Devon County Council school grants

Grants for schools from music projects and tree planting to energy-efficient tech loans.

East Devon Council grants

Grants and funding from East Devon Council.

Growing Devon Schools

Networking skill sharing and training for school growing projects.

Devon Gardens Trust

Advice and mentoring alongside grants for community spaces and schools.

Forest School Association - find your local group For the advancement of education for public benefit through promotion and support of quality Forest School in the United Kingdom using any means to enable all children, young people and adults to benefit from increased opportunities for high quality and varied educational experiences in the natural world. Search for FSA affiliated groups.

Local service organisations

Find your local Lions Club or Rotary Club.

Tip: For Lions Club, search using town names for the most accurate results.

National retailers' local branches

National retailers can also assist local schools. Please reach out to your local branches for the following retailers: 

The Asda Foundation, B&Q (Community Reuse), Co-op (Local Community Fund), Pets At Home, Tesco Community Grants, The WHSmith Trust (Community Grants), Wickes Community Programme

Supermarket Community Champions

Online contact/email: ASDA

Visit in person: Aldi, Co-op, Iceland, Lidl, Marks & Spencer–M&S store locator, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, SPAR–SPAR store locator, Tesco–Tesco store locator, Waitrose

The National Lottery Community Fund

The National Lottery Community Fund distributes over £600m a year to communities across the UK.

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Below you will find links to a directory of local suppliers and your regional Facebook group.

Find Local Event and Fundraising Suppliers