Essie & Sammie take on epic challenge for VIH

On 28th July 2026, Essie and Sammy Amery embarked on an incredible challenge, cycling the length of Great Britain from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise funds for Volunteering in Health, a cause that is close to their hearts.
 
They will be riding unsupported, carrying everything they need on their bikes, and covering around 1,600 km with over 16,000 metres of climbing through some of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes.
 
This epic journey will test their endurance, determination, and resilience as they cover hundreds of miles across the country and they hope to complete this in just 10 days!
 
Every pedal stroke is dedicated to supporting a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of vulnerable people in Teignbridge.
 
Please consider making a donation and supporting their remarkable journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats. 
 
Donations can be made via:
Go Fund Me:  https://gofund.me
 
Supporting Volunteering in Health
Volunteering in Health is a local health and wellbeing charity based at the hospital, providing vital support to people in Teignmouth, Dawlish, and Chudleigh. Through social prescribing and dedicated volunteer services, the charity helps individuals who may be feeling lonely, isolated, or in need of additional support.
 
The organisation’s mission is to empower people to take greater control of their own health and wellbeing, helping them maintain independence and improve their quality of life.
 
Making a Difference in the Community
The charity provides a range of invaluable services, including:
  • One-to-one Wellbeing support
  • HOPE (Help Overcoming Problems Effectively) Courses
  • Befriending and companionship
  • Transport to medical appointments
  • Guidance and encouragement to improve health and wellbeing
These services help reduce isolation and ensure that local people receive the practical and emotional support they need.
 
Every donation, no matter the size, will help Volunteering in Health continue its important work throughout the community. By supporting Essie and Sammy’s fundraising effort, you will be helping to improve the lives of people who need it most.
 
Thank you for your generosity and support.
 



Quiz fundraiser raises £740!

 
A huge thank you to everyone who came along and supported the Quiz Night fundraiser at the Masonic Hall in Teignmouth on 10th July 2026.  It was a fantastic evening, full of fun, laughter, and some very competitive quizzing.
 
Thanks to your generosity, and everyone who bought raffle tickets, the total raised was an amazing £740! 🎉
 
We’re delighted that the Benevolent Lodge have confirmed half of the money raised will go to Volunteering in Health’s transport service, helping local people get to the appointments they need.  The other half will go to the Worshipful Master’s chosen charities.
 
A special thank you to everyone who helped organise the evening, the buffet, our quizmaster, everyone who donated raffle prizes, and all those who helped behind the scenes to make it such a success. 💙



Volunteers Summer Celebration

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Summer Celebration as part of Volunteers’ Week!
 
The afternoon was filled with conversation, laughter and shared experiences and it was so wonderful to see volunteers from different parts of our organisation meeting and celebrating together.
 
We’d like to thank Cllr Joan Atkins, Teignmouth’s Deputy Mayor, who joined the celebrations and had the opportunity to hear first hand from our volunteers how they are supporting our local community.
 
Thank you so much to the amazing team at Mini Heaven for their incredibly generous donation of all the scones and cream and also to Greggs in Teignmouth for donating a wonderful selection of donuts and biscuits.
 
A huge thank you to every one of our volunteers. Your time, kindness, and commitment make a real difference, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do. 💙



Super Sarah’s Dartmoor Challenge

🏃‍♂️ Dartmoor Discovery Challenge 🏃‍♀️
 
On 6th June, Sarah Blanchard will be taking on the Dartmoor Discovery Challenge, pushing herself across one of the toughest and most scenic routes in the country! A 33 mile ultra marathon!
 
She is raising funds for three great community causes – Volunteering in Health, The Alice Cross Centre and Goodrington memory cafe.
 
Every donation—big or small—will make a real difference.
 
If you’d like to support her on this challenge, please follow this link to donate: 33 miles for 3 amazing charities
 
Thank you 💙



Quiz night raises £282

We had fabulous support for our Quiz night fundraiser at the London Inn in Shaldon on 8th March and we are delighted to share that we raised an amazing £282 for Volunteering in Health!
 
It was a really fun evening and thank you to everyone who came along and supported the quiz and raffle.
 
We have a few people to thank for making the evening such a success!
 
Our thanks go to Nicki and Paul for their hard work in writing and hosting the quiz, to Jeannette for doing the raffle and to Chrissy for co-ordinating the prizes.
 
Thanks to Tim and the team at the London Inn, Shaldon and also to all the local businesses who donated raffle prizes.
 
All the money raised from this fundraiser will help us to continue supporting our local community to live happily and independently and we truly appreciate your support.