Latest News
Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre presentation | August 2018
Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre chooses Plymouth Drake Foundation as its charity of the year
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Dementia Week | May 2018
In partnership with Royal British Legion and Alzheimer's Society
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Plymouth Drake Foundation Circulate and Celebrate
Our annual event to celebrate our work was held in October
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Win a Car with Plymouth Drake Foundation
Support our "Imagine" campaign and you will be helping young people in Plymouth
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'Imagine' campaign launched at Plymouth Community Homes | July 2016
Plymouth Drake Foundation gets backing from Plymouth Community Homes for young people plan
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Running for Charity | February 2016
Thank you to Janis for running the Plymouth 10k for us
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Plymouth Area Business Council | December 2015
Plymouth Drake Foundation thanks local business leaders for their generosity
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Plymouth Area Police Choir | December 2015
Plymouth Area Police Choir sing their hearts out for charity
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Welcome back Caroline | December 2015
Plymouth Drake Foundation are pleased to welcome back Caroline Perry ..........
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Crowdfunding Target Reached! | December 2015
A big thank you to everyone who supported our Crowdfunding campaign
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Celebration & Awards 2015 | Oct 2015
Another great night celebrating Plymouth's voluntary and community sector.
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The Grand Opening | June 2015
Plymouth Drake Foundation asked to open a new drop-in centre run by Ambers Angels Trust.......
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More New Grants for 2015 | April 2015
Plymouth Drake Foundation will soon be promoting three new grant rounds in the coming weeks......
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Beers Solicitors support Plymouths Community Charity for the fifth year | April 2015
Since 2011 Beers Solicitors have supported the Plymouth Drake Foundation with a regular yearly donation.
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Valentines Party is a great success! | February 2015
Our first fundraising event was at the Treasury for Valentines!
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Trek Fest - Have you got what it takes? | January 2015
Plymouth Drake Foundation are putting together a team to take part in Trek Fest Challenge over the Brecon Beacons in 2015.
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We are on the back of a Plymouth City Bus | December 2014
Plymouth City Bus are supporting Plymouth's Community Charity
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Celebrating Their First Birthday
Alzheimer's Society veterans memory cafe celebrates first birthday
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Help us fundraise
We have produced a fundraising booklet for people who would like to support us!
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Plymouth Law Society Dinner October 2014
We were the chosen charity of the Plymouth Law Society Dinner that took place on Friday 17th October 2014
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Afternoon with Santander - Friend's Challenge | October 2014
To celebrate the launch of our Friend's Challenge we went down to meet our Partners Santander.
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Support from Santander | September 2014
Santander presents cheque to Plymouth Drake Foundation!
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Early 1900's by Annie Meakin
Local Artist Annie Meakin has produced a brilliant painting of Old Plymouth at Derry's Clock Tower. Thursday 10th July is the formal launch, click the link for more information.
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RNRMC Application
The Plymouth Drake Foundation has been successful in applying for to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity for the second year in a row. In the near future Plymouth charities will be able to apply into a fund of ten thousand pounds.
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The Herald Business Awards
The Plymouth Drake Foundation has sponsored the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) award for the 2014 Herald Business Awards and look forward to presenting our award and adding how all businesses can help local charities through their CSR.
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Plymouth VCS Training Fund
Learn all about the many charities we have helped through our local training fund. Groups are able to apply for a grant of up to 100 pounds in order to train their staff/ volunteers or Trustees.
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Seafarers UK
The Plymouth Drake Foundation is supported by Seafarers UK and give out grants on their behalf in Plymouth. This page holds details on when grant rounds are open as well as stories about the successful grants we have already given out.
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Grants Awarded | July 2018
New4You Youth Group were awarded a grant from the Plymouth Drake Foundation Imagine Fund
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Grants Awarded | June 2018
Mount Batten Centre Charity Trust were awarded a grant from the Plymouth Drake Foundation Imagine Fund
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Grants Awarded | June 2018
The Friends of Plymouth School of Creative Arts were awarded a grant from the Plymouth Drake Foundation Imagine Fund
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Grants Awarded | June 2018
Plymouth Youth Sailing Club were awarded a grant from the Plymouth Drake Foundation Trinity Fund
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Grant Awarded | 2016
The West of England Billiards and Snooker Club were awarded a grant from the Plymouth Training Fund
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Grants Awarded | October 2016
Drake Sea Cadets were awarded a grant from the Trinity House Fund
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Grants Awarded | Spring 2016
CHICKS were awarded a grant from the Plymouth Drake Foundation Royal British Legion Fund
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Grant Awarded | April 2016
The Plymouth Sea Cadets were awarded a grant from the Plymouth Drake Foundation Trinity House Fund
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Grants Awarded | April 2016
OASIS Project were awarded a grant from the Plymouth Training Fund
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Grants Awarded | April 2016
Some of the successful organisations that were awarded a grant from the Drake Impact Fund
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Grant Awarded | February 2016
Plymouth Guild of Voluntary Services were awarded a grant from the Plymouth Drake Foundation Royal British Legion Fund
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Grant Awarded | February 2016
Keyham Green Places awarded a grant from the Plymouth Drake Foundation Royal British Legion Fund
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Grant Awarded | February 2016
Pregnancy Crisis Care were awarded a grant from the Plymouth Drake Foundation Fund
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Grants Awarded | January 2016
We have been helping local community and voluntary organisations with their training needs
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Grant Awarded | December 2015
We have helped Barne Barton Junior Raiders with a training grant for football coaching
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Grant Awarded | November 2015
We have helped fund the Ark Community Project with first aid training for their staff
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Grant Awarded | July 2015
We funded Pregnancy Crisis Care to receive training from our Plymouth Training Fund.
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Grant Awarded | July 2015
We have funded the Lenkiewicz Foundation to receive governance training for trustees and a staff member.
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Grant Awarded | June 2015
In our final part of our RNRMC grant programme, find out how our latest grant recipient spent their funding.
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Grant Awarded | June 2015
In part four of our RNRMC grant round up. Find out how Plymouth Arts centre spent their grant.
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Grant Awarded | June 2015
In part three of our RNRMC grant round up. Find out how Theatre Royal spent their grant.
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Grant Awarded | May 2015
In part two of our RNRMC grant round up. Find out how The Eldertree spent £1,500....
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Grant Awarded | May 2015
As part of our RNRMC grant programme we will be showcasing what £10,000 can do in Plymouth. Read further to find out how Plymouth Music Zone are planning to spend their grant money
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Grant Awarded | April 2015
We have helped fund Bickleigh Stables with their first aid training for staff and volunteers
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Grant Awarded | April 2015
Plymouth Drake Foundation awarded Nutkins Pre-School a grant from our Training Fund.
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Grant Awarded | April 2015
Plymouth Drake Foundation awards Churches Together in Plymouth a Training grant to go towards an international training conference in Pretoria, South Africa.
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Grant Awarded | March 2015
Plymouth Drake Foundation are pleased to provide Memory Matters with a grant from our Plymouth Training Fund for a unique training opportunity.
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Grant Awarded | February 2015
We awarded Playbox with a grant from our Councillor Community Fund.
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Grant Awarded | February 2015
We awarded Plymouth Underwater Hockey Club a grant from our Councillor Community Fund.
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Grants Awarded | February 2015
We have awarded 3 grants to Plymouth Organisations from our RNRMC fund.
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Grant Awarded | January 2015
We awarded Stoke Damerel Parish Centre £500 from our Plymouth Drake Foundation Named Fund held in partnership with Devon Community Foundation
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Grant Awarded | January 2015
Pride in Plymouth were awarded a grant from our Plymouth Training Fund
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Grant Awarded | November 2014
Plymouth Training Fund grant awarded to Plymouth Underwater Hockey Club.
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Grant Awarded | November 2014
Plymouth Training Fund grant awarded to Plymouth and Devon Schools Sailing Association
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Summer Grants Round 2014
This summer saw 6 grants given out to Plymouth Community Groups from our Endowment Fund held with Devon Community Foundation
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Grant Awarded | October 2014
Plymouth Training Fund grant awarded to Plymstock Albion Oaks RFC
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Grant Awarded | September 2014
Plymouth Training Fund grant awarded to the Tectona Trust
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Grant Awarded | August 2014
Plymouth Training Fund grant awarded to Plymouth University Athletics Club
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Grant Awarded | August 2014
Plymouth Training Fund grant awarded to the Royal Naval Royal Marine Swimming Club
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Grant Awarded
On Saturday 7th June we visited the Royal Naval and Royal Marines Swimming Club to formally present them with their grant of £2,000
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Grant Awarded | May 2014
Plymouth Training Fund Awarded a grant to New 4 You Youth Group
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Grant Awarded | April 2014
Plymouth Training Fund awarded a grant to Pride in Plymouth
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Grant Awarded
The Plymouth Drake Foundation in partnership with Devon Community Foundation gave a grant of £2,000 to Plymouth Street Pastors, more information inside...
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Grant Awarded
The Plymouth Drake Foundation in partnership with Devon Community Foundation gave a grant of £3,000 to The Alzheimer's Society.
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Grant Awarded
On behalf of the RNRMC the Plymouth Drake Foundation gave a grant of £3,000 to Jack 'N' Jill's childcare centre in Plymstock. Click the block for more information...
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Youth Hardship Fund | We need your help!
How the Youth Hardship Fund has helped young people in Plymouth
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Plymouth Training Fund | Available now
Grant Opportunity to help towards Training Costs
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Youth Hardship Fund | November 2014
Plymouth Drake Foundation and the Zone have been working in partnership to deliver the Youth Hardship Fund in Plymouth. Find out more >>
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Youth Hardship Fund Featured in The Herald| April 2015
Supported over 600 young people in Plymouth and is looking to do a lot more.
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Youth Hardship Fund Report | January 2015
Follow the link to read the latest facts and figures from our Youth Hardship Fund
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Volunteers Needed | January 2015
Do you like planning events? Can you help Plymouth Drake Foundation create exciting events that will become part of the cities yearly events calendar?
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Fundraising in December 2014
December has seen almost £1,000 come in to our Charity from various events. Thank You!
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How Can Business Support Us?
This fundraising guide highlights how local businesses can support Plymouth Drake Foundation
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Celebration and Awards Night 2014
It is finally here | After a short delay you can now follow the link and read about the fantastic event held on 24th September 2014
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Award Winners | Celebration and Awards Night 2014
Who were the winner of the Plymouth Drake Foundation's Spirit of Community Award 2014?
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