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Exploring untapped potential for a more sustainable funding base

A workshop on 'Legacy Giving' and 'Trading' This free workshop is open to all staff in infrastructure organisations in Devon, and voluntary and community sector organisations by invitation. It's focus is the sustainability of VCS groups. Trainers Dawn Eckhart and Charlotte Weedon from the Community Council of Devon's Social Enterpr ...

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New oil scheme helps homeowners tackle fuel poverty

Home owners, who rely on oil delivered to their properties for heating, will benefit from a new initiative launched today.  The Devon Oil Collective, modeled on a similar scheme in Oxfordshire, works on the principle that households can reduce their annual spend on heating oil by collectively buying oil in bulk. Based on Oxfordshire ...

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A new home for Devon based charity

A celebratory event will be taking place on Wednesday 1st February to mark the launch of the Community Council of Devon's new offices and services. After 50 years in the school huts at County Hall, staff and trustees are delighted to welcome guests from Devon's local authorities, public sector agencies, voluntary and community organisations ...

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