Benefits & advice
Free help to navigate paperwork and claim the benefits you are entitled to.
Community Charity In Teignbridge
Trusted care & companionship across Teignbridge.
Assist Teignbridge is a local community charity providing home help, personal care and volunteer support for older adults and carers in Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot.
King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2024
Charity Commission No. 1154936
20+ years of service
600+
Families helped
100+
Active volunteers
20+
Years of service
3
Towns supported
What we do
Compassionate support, right on your doorstep
From a friendly visit to hands-on personal care, our team and volunteers help older adults and carers live independently and well at home.
Sitting & home care
Reliable, kind support so you or your loved ones never feel alone at home.
Home help
Practical help around the house — shopping, light cleaning, errands and more.
Nail trimming
Affordable, professional nail care to keep you comfortable and mobile.
Our journey
Two decades of community impact
20+ years of service
Providing trusted support across the Teignbridge area.
600+ families helped
Caring for older adults, carers and families across our towns.
100+ volunteers
A network of trained volunteers helping when you need it most.
2024 — King’s Award for Voluntary Service
The highest UK honour for volunteer-led groups.
2026 — Torbay & South Devon VCSE
Membership renewed in May 2026.
Need a little help, or know someone who does?
Get in touch with our friendly team — we’ll talk you through your options, free of charge.
Contact Assist Teignbridge
Our services
Free community support & affordable care
We offer free community support services alongside affordable paid services — all delivered by trained staff and volunteers who genuinely care.
Benefits entitlement help
Friendly, confidential help with paperwork and applications so you can claim everything you’re entitled to.
Community support
Signposting, befriending and a helping hand to keep you connected to the wider community.
Sitting & home care
Companionship and personal care visits in your own home, tailored around your routine.
Home help
Practical assistance around the house — shopping, light housework, laundry and errands.
Nail trimming
A professional, comfortable nail-trimming service — ideal for older adults and people with limited mobility.
Advice & signposting
Talk to someone who knows the local area — we’ll point you to the right support, fast.
Not sure which service is right?
Give us a call — we’ll listen, talk through what you need, and explain what we can do (or who else can help).
Call 01626 889288
Help us
Support a charity that supports your neighbours
Every donation, fundraising event and partnership keeps our free community services running for those who need them most.
Why your support matters
As a small local charity, we rely on the generosity of our community. Your contribution directly funds the home visits, befriending and advice that keep older adults safe and independent.
- Fund free community support services
- Help us train and equip our volunteers
- Reach more isolated older adults in Teignbridge
- Keep our advice and benefits service free at the point of use
Ways to give
- One-off or regular donations
- Leave a gift in your will
- Corporate partnerships & sponsorship
- Community fundraising events
- Gift Aid your contribution
Get in touch and we’ll find the way that suits you best.
Volunteer
Join 100+ volunteers making a real difference
Whether you can spare an hour a week or a day a month, your time changes lives in Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot.
Befriending
Visit an older person for a chat and a cuppa — combat loneliness with kindness.
Driving & errands
Help with shopping trips, prescriptions or transport to medical appointments.
Office & admin
Support our small team behind the scenes — every spare hour helps us reach more people.
Events & fundraising
Join community events, bake sales, raffles and sponsored challenges across Teignbridge.
Ready to volunteer?
We’ll match your skills, time and interests with the right opportunity — and provide all the training and support you need.
Email to get started
About
Caring for Teignbridge for over 20 years
Assist Teignbridge is a community charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals across Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot.
Our mission
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 affordable paid services such as sitting and home care, home help, and nail trimming.
We are proud to be recognised with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2024, the UK’s highest honour for volunteer groups, and to remain an active member of the Torbay & South Devon VCSE network.
Charity Commission No. 1154936
Patron: Sir David Hoare, Bt.
By the numbers
- 600+ families helped
- 100+ active volunteers
- 20+ years of community service
- 3 towns served — Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot
- 2024 King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Our story
Milestones & recognitions
20+ years
Providing trusted support across the Teignbridge area.
600+ families helped
Care, companionship and practical help when it matters most.
100+ volunteers
A community of trained volunteers ready to step in.
2024 King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Awarded the highest UK honour for volunteer-led groups.
2026 Torbay & South Devon VCSE
Membership renewed May 2026.
Contact
We’d love to hear from you
Call us, email us, or pop in to see us at our office in Dawlish. Our friendly team is here Monday to Friday.
Phone
Visit
The Manor House
Old Town Street
Dawlish, Devon EX7 9AW
Opening hours
Mon – Fri
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Service area: Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot (Teignbridge).