Devon, England · Est. Registered Charity 201783

Where Dignity
Takes Root in
Devon's Soil

We are the Charity of William Thomas Blacking — alleviating poverty across Devon by providing grants and meaningful support to children, young people, the elderly, and those living with disabilities.

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Devon Children & Young People Elderly & Disabled Poverty Relief
Community support — elderly person with young volunteer in a warm garden setting
200+ Years of
Legacy
Our Roots

A Legacy of
Compassion
in Devon

The Charity of William Thomas Blacking carries a profound and enduring legacy — one rooted in the belief that no resident of Devon should suffer poverty without a community ready to stand beside them. Named in honour of our founder, we carry his vision forward with every grant we award and every life we touch.

"Our mission is to alleviate poverty in Devon by providing grants and support to children, young people, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities — ensuring relief and support for those in need."

We serve the whole of Devon — from its coastal towns to its rural heartlands. Our trustees, Marion Brown and Dr Susan Rosina Watts, are committed to direct, dignified support that reaches the people who need it most.

Registered in England & Wales
Charity No. 201783
Operating across Devon
Grants to Individuals
What We Do

Extending Our
Branches to
Those Who Need Us

From financial grants to tailored charitable activities, our work spans the breadth of Devon — touching lives at every stage and in every corner of the county.

Community gathering — people of all ages coming together for support
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Grants to Individuals in Need

Our primary charitable activity — awarding direct financial grants to individuals across Devon living in poverty. We ensure relief reaches children, young people, the elderly, and those with disabilities with dignity and care.

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Children & Young People

We fund support that gives children and young people in Devon the foundation they need — from essential resources to opportunities that open doors, regardless of background or circumstance.

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Elderly & Older Residents

Isolation, hardship, and the strain of later life should not be faced alone. Our grants provide vital relief and connection to Devon's elderly population, restoring comfort and dignity.

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People with Disabilities

We support disabled individuals with targeted grants that recognise the additional costs and challenges they face — enabling independence and access to the support networks they deserve.

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Wider Charitable Activities

Beyond direct grants, we pursue other charitable activities aligned with the relief of poverty and the public benefit — working with partners across Devon to amplify our reach and impact.

"We believe that relief of poverty is not charity in the distant sense — it is community in the deepest sense."

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Our Harvest

The Difference We Make
Across Devon

Every grant given is a seed planted. Here is a glimpse of the change growing across our communities.

0+ Years of Charitable Heritage
0 Beneficiary Groups Served
1 County — All of Devon
100% Dedicated to Poverty Relief
Children supported through charitable grants in Devon
Children & Young People

Opening Doors for Devon's Children

"Through targeted grants, we ensure that financial hardship is never the reason a child in Devon misses out on the support, resources, or opportunities they need to flourish."

Elderly resident supported by the charity in Devon
Elderly Residents

Preserving Dignity in Later Life

"Our grants reach elderly Devon residents who might otherwise face the coldest seasons of life alone — restoring warmth, security, and the knowledge that community still cares."

"The Charity of William Thomas Blacking stands as testament to what enduring generosity looks like — not a one-time gift, but a permanent commitment to the people of Devon."

— Dr Susan Rosina Watts, Trustee

Devon countryside — the community we serve
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Reach Out —
We're Here to Help

Whether you are seeking support, have a question about our grants, or want to learn more about our charitable activities across Devon — we warmly welcome your enquiry.

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Address 21 High Street, Bradninch,
Exeter, EX5 4NJ, England
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Telephone +44 7803 157 936
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Email [email protected]
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Contact Person Dr Susan Rosina Watts
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Trustee Board Marion Brown & Dr Susan Rosina Watts

Registered Charity No. 201783
Registered in England & Wales. The Charity of William Thomas Blacking operates in accordance with charity law under the Charity Commission for England and Wales. All charitable activities are conducted for the prevention or relief of poverty across Devon.

Bradninch, Exeter Devon, England EX5 4NJ

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