Trusted support, right at home.
Assist Teignbridge is a local charity providing trusted home help, personal care and volunteer support for older adults and carers across Teignbridge.
A charity built around real, local help.
We provide free community support and paid personal care so that older adults and carers across Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot can stay independent, safe and connected — in their own homes.
More About UsFree community support
Practical help including assistance claiming benefits entitlements, at no cost to you.
Two decades of local milestones
A brief look at how Assist Teignbridge has grown alongside the community it serves.
Assist Teignbridge began providing trusted home help and volunteer support to the local community — support that continues to grow today.
Assist Teignbridge was proudly awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service — the highest UK award a voluntary group can receive.
Our status with the Torbay and South Devon VCSE was renewed in May 2026, reaffirming our place as a trusted local charity partner.
Could you spare a few hours a month?
Our volunteers are the heart of everything we do. Find out how you can get involved.
Become a VolunteerServices for older adults and carers
From free community support to paid personal care, every service is delivered by trusted, local people who understand Teignbridge.
Free services
Community support services
General guidance, signposting and practical support to help you access the local services you're entitled to.
Benefits entitlement assistance
Friendly, patient help understanding and claiming the benefits entitlements you and your family may be owed.
Paid services
Sitting & home care
Companionship and personal care in the comfort of your own home, giving families peace of mind and carers a well-earned break.
Home help
Practical assistance around the house — from light housework to everyday errands — so your home stays comfortable and safe.
Nail trimming
A gentle, professional nail trimming service for clients for whom this everyday task has become difficult.
Not sure what you need?
Give our friendly team a call — we'll talk through your situation and point you in the right direction.
Call 01626 889288Help us help Teignbridge
Every gift of time, money or a good word helps us reach more older adults and carers who need support. Here are some of the ways you can help.
Make a donation
A one-off or regular gift directly funds our free community support services. Get in touch and we'll make it easy.
Leave a gift in your will
A lasting way to make sure trusted local support is there for future generations in Teignbridge.
Fundraise for us
Bake sales, sponsored walks, workplace collections — every fundraising idea, big or small, makes a real difference.
Corporate partnership
We work with local businesses on sponsorship and staff-volunteering schemes that support your community and ours.
Spread the word
Follow and share our social pages — helping the right families and volunteers find us costs nothing but a moment.
Become a volunteer
Give the most valuable thing of all — your time. Visit our Volunteer page to find out more.
Volunteer with Assist Teignbridge
Our 100+ volunteers are the backbone of Assist Teignbridge. Whatever time you can give, there's a role that will make a genuine difference to someone nearby.
Befriending & companionship
Regular friendly visits or phone calls that brighten someone's week and ease loneliness.
Transport & escorting
Helping people get to appointments, shops or social groups safely and comfortably.
Practical & admin support
Behind-the-scenes help with paperwork, events or office tasks that keep the charity running smoothly.
Fundraising & events
Support local events and campaigns that raise vital funds for free community services.
Improving lives across Teignbridge
Our charity is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals in Teignbridge through a variety of free community support services, including assistance claiming benefits entitlements, and paid-for services including sitting and home care, home help, and nail trimming.
Our purpose
Assist Teignbridge is a local charity providing trusted home help, personal care and volunteer support for older adults and carers in Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot — known collectively as Teignbridge.
A charity trusted by its community
Founded to provide trusted support to older adults and carers across Teignbridge — a mission that continues today.
Awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service, the UK equivalent of an MBE for volunteer groups.
Renewed our status with the Torbay and South Devon VCSE in May 2026.
Our patron
Assist Teignbridge is proud to have Sir David Hoare, Bt. as our patron, supporting our mission across the community.
Registered charity
We are a registered charity with the Charity Commission, number 1154936, serving Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot.
We'd love to hear from you
Whether you need support, want to volunteer, or simply have a question — our team is on hand Monday to Friday.
Speak to our team
The quickest way to reach us is by phone or email — just tap a button below.
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Address
The Manor House, Old Town Street,
Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9AW -
Opening hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm -
Area we serve
Dawlish, Teignmouth & Newton Abbot