Free community support
Practical, no-cost help for local older adults and carers, including assistance claiming benefits entitlements.
Local Community Charity
Compassionate Home Help & Care in Teignbridge
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.
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600+
Families helped in the Teignbridge area
100+
Volunteers helping you and your family when you need it most
20+
Years providing support in the Teignbridge area
Home help & sitting care
Paid-for sitting, home care and home help services, so you can stay comfortable and safe in your own home.
20+ years local & trusted
Two decades of supporting families across Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot, recognised with the King's Award for Voluntary Service.
What we offer
Our Care Services
Find the right support for you or a loved one with our trusted local services.
Free services
Community support services
A range of free, practical support for older adults and carers across Teignbridge.
Benefits entitlement assistance
Friendly, one-to-one help finding out what you may be entitled to, and support claiming it.
Paid-for services
Sitting & home care
Companionship and practical care in your own home, giving you and your family peace of mind.
Home help
Everyday household support so your home stays a comfortable, manageable place to live.
Nail trimming
A small, practical service that makes a genuine difference to comfort and mobility.
Join the Team
Support Our Work
Support our work and help us continue providing essential services for local people.
Make a donation
Every gift, large or small, helps us reach more families across Teignbridge.
Join our lottery
A fun way to give regularly, with the chance of a prize each draw.
Fundraise for us
Host an event, take on a challenge, or fundraise at work in support of local older adults.
Leave a gift in your Will
A lasting legacy that continues to support Teignbridge families for years to come.
Want to talk it through first? Get in touch with our team — we're happy to help.
Get involved
Volunteer With Us
Give your time, share your skills, and make a meaningful difference in your community.
Befriending
Regular friendly visits or calls that bring company and connection to someone local.
Driving & escorting
Help someone get to appointments, the shops, or a friend's house.
Office & admin
Behind-the-scenes support that keeps our services running smoothly.
Events & fundraising
Lend a hand at community events that raise vital funds and awareness.
Roles are flexible to fit your schedule. Contact us to find out what suits you best.
Our story
About Assist
Discover our story, our mission, and the people behind Assist 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 patron
Assist Teignbridge is proud to have Sir David Hoare, Bt. as our Patron.
Our journey
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20+ years
Providing trusted local support across Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot.
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2024
Awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest UK award for a voluntary group.
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May 2026
Torbay and South Devon VCSE partnership renewed.
Charity details
Assist Teignbridge is registered with the Charity Commission, number 1154936.