Directory of community support groups
What support groups are there in Mid Devon?
A list of community support groups operating across Mid Devon can be found below. For all other parishes, please contact Age UK Mid Devon on 01884 255369 in the first instance.
We'll update this list regularly as more information becomes available. The links provided may re-direct to a third party website. We cannot guarantee the information contained within them, so please exercise your own due-diligence and best judgement when using the help on offer.
How can I get my community group added to this list?
If you're involved in a group and want to add it to the list below, please email covid19.support@middevon.gov.uk.
I want to setup a new group. What guidance is there?
If you're setting up a group, information about good practice, particularly around data protection and safeguarding can be found at Covid Mutual Aid UK.
There’s also a useful article about data protection for community groups on the information commissioner’s website, which you might be useful.
For more advice on setting up a group, speak to Karen Nolan at INVOLVE Voluntary Action in Mid Devon, by emailing: office@involve-middevon.org.uk
Grants available from Devon County Council
The county council has reopened its Covid-19 grant scheme which may benefit some local organisations.
Find your nearest community support group by area below:
Bampton Street Wardens:
Coordinators: Barney and Esme Hopkinson
Tel: 01398 331611
Email: clerk@bamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Community Support Group
Co-ordinator: Gemma Southerden
Tel: 07813149098
Email: gemmsoutherden@gmail.com
Blackdown Support Group
Co-ordinator: Elizabeth McNabb
Tel: 01823 681036
Email: D-ccg.bsgadmin@nhs.net
Web: https://www.blackdownsupportgroup.org.uk/
Bow Volunteers
Co-ordinator: Bev Carmichael
Tel: 07725 953260
Email: Bevcarmichael21@me.com
Bradninch Together
Co-ordinator: Anthony Richards
Tel: 01392 881042
Email: anthony@bradninchtogether.org.uk
Website: www.bradninchtogether.org.uk
Burlescombe, Westleigh and Holcombe Community Group
Web: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216633315093818/
Chawleigh Parish Council Volunteer Support Group
Co-ordinator: Steve Godley
Tel: 07768415936
Email: stevegodly@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/chawleighparishhelphub
Cheriton Bishop Support Group
Main Contact: Ruth Salmon
E-Mail: rsalmon@cheritonbishop-pc.org.uk
Covers Hittisleigh, Drewsteignton, Whiddon Down & Crockenwell
Cheriton Welfare Volunteers
Co-ordinators: Claire Borlase & Roy Clayton
Tel: 07548 625321 and 01363 866118 (respectively)
Coldridge Support Group
Co-ordinator: John Smith
Tel: 07731 894819
Email: biggles1047@gmail.com
Co-ordinator: Steve Graham
Tel: 01363 84309
Email: stevegraham1402@icloud.com
Co-ordinator: Cllr Stuart Penny
Email: spenny@middevon.gov.uk
Crediton Town Council COVID Support
Contact: Lisa Blake
Tel: 07519 930040 (Councillor Louise Martin)
Email: projectsofficer@crediton.gov.uk
Age Concern Crediton
Tel: 01363 775008
Crediton Hamlets Covid Community Support Group
Main Contact: Carol Price
Tel: 01647 24468
Email: carolprice81@hotmail.co.uk
Cruwys Morchard Volunteers
Co-ordinator: Sue Boston
Tel: 01363 866064
Email: moonshine55@btconnect.com
Cullompton Volunteer Group
Co-ordinators: Chris and Louise
Tel: 07756605234 and 07840295699 (respectively)
Culmstock Volunteer Group
Co-ordinator: Ed Box
Tel: 07932074573
Email: ed@culmstock-pc.org.uk
Web: https://www.blackdownsupportgroup.org.uk
Blackdown Support Group
Co-ordinator: Elizabeth McNabb
Tel: 01823 681036
Email: D-ccg.bsgadmin@nhs.net
Web: https://www.blackdownsupportgroup.org.uk
Down St Mary Coronovirus Support Group
Main Contact: Mike Austin
E-Mail: michaeljaustin@btinternet.com
Halberton Parish Council
Co-ordinator: Adam Atkins
Email: community-help@halberton.org.uk
Website: www.halberton.org
Blackdown Support Group
Co-ordinator: Elizabeth McNabb
Tel: 01823 681036
Email: D-ccg.bsgadmin@nhs.net
Web: https://www.blackdownsupportgroup.org.uk/
Holcombe Rogus Coronavirus Community Help
Web: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hrcvch/
Community Support Group
Co-ordinator: Felicity Ryan
Tel: 01884 266002
Email: felicity@kentisbeare.net
Blackborough Area
Co-ordinator: Gemma Southerden
Tel: 07813 149098
Email: gemma@kentisbeare.net
Blackdown Support Group
Co-ordinator: Elizabeth McNabb
Tel: 01823 681036
Email: D-ccg.bsgadmin@nhs.net
Web: https://www.blackdownsupportgroup.org.uk
Lapford Emergency Response Team
Co-ordinator: Sue Briant Evans
Tel: 07496 144772
Email: help@lapfordvillage.co.uk
Web: http://www.lapfordparishcouncil.btck.co.uk/
Lapford Food Bank
Co-ordinators: Lapford Community Church
Tel: 01363 83666
Morchard Bishop Volunteers
Main Contact: Councillor Steve Watson
Tel: 01363 877808
Mob: 07785 340615
Email: watsonsin@john-lewis.com
Co-ordinator: Penny Adie
Tel: 01398 331492
Email: adie.exmoor@btinternet.com
NSC Covid-19 Support Group
Co-ordinator: Damien Hodge
Tel: 01392 851111
Email: damienhodge@newtonstcyres-pc.gov.uk
Poughill Community Help
Co-ordinators: Jackie Taylor
Tel: 01363 866859
Email: poughillparishclerk@gmail.com
Puddington Parish Council
Co-ordinator: Roger Price
Tel: 01884 861161
Email: honitonprice@gmail.com
Sampford Peverell Parish Council
Co-ordinator: Heather Culpin
Tel: 01884 829164
Email: heatherculpin@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.sampfordpeverell.org.uk
Sandford Pulls Together
Co-ordinator: Malcolm Vallance
Tel: 01363 772769
Email: parishclerk@sanfordparishcouncil.gov.uk
West Devon Emergency Group
Co-ordinator: Chis Boult
Tel: 01363 777975
Email: chrisboult777@hotmail.com
Silverton Community Angels
Co-ordinator: Jools Walker
Tel: 01392 861013
Email: silvertoncommunityangels@gmail.com
Co-ordinator: Ian Huxtable
Tel: 07974 968877
Email: ianhux64@gmail.com
Stoodleigh Community Help Network
Co-ordinator: Geraldine Talbot
Email: stoodleighweb@gmail.com
Thorverton Local Support
Co-ordinator: Neville Lane
Tel: 01392 861062
Mobile: 07496 392106
Email: thorvertonc19@gmail.comOnline: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GiZAujbRMYq3zhfZUNVhLV
Tiverton Volunteer Force
Co-ordinator: Jason
Email: tivertonvolunteerforce@outlook.com
Web: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TivertonVolunteerForce/
Tiverton Community Radio TCR
Live updates show every Monday and Friday at 11:00am with a round up of support locally, also repreated on podcast:
Phone/TuneIn app: tell Alexa to "play Tiverton community radio"
Mob: 07966 2143610
Web: https://www.tivertoncommunityradio.co.uk/
Uplift (Devon) CIC
Co-ordinators: Heidi & Jo
Tel: 07928391770
Email: hides41629@gmail.com
Wash and repair clothes and toys and give to CHAT to take out with food parcels
Community Coronavirus Assistance
Mob: text only on 07522 914402
Email: clerk@uffculmeparishcouncil.gov.uk
Facebook: private message @UffculmePC
Uplowman Community Hub
Co-ordinator: Robert Hodgson
Tel: 01884 821239
Email: uplowmanparishplan@gmail.com
Online: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uplowmanparishplan/
Washfield Support Network
Co-ordinator: Anne Moore
Tel: 01884 255298
Email: washfieldSN@hotmail.com
Co-ordinator: Sarah Goody, Clerk to Wembworthy Parish Council
Email: wembworthypc@btinternet.com
Willand Volunteers
Co-ordinator: Kate Taylor
Tel: 01884 35455
Email: clerk@willand-pc.org.uk
Facebook: WhatsonWilland
Zeal Monachorum Community Support Group
Co-ordinator: Jacqueline Watson
Email: jacquelinewatsondevon@gmail.com