Wetsbank seeks support and sponsors for new community cooking school. The project will be available for people of all ages and comes at a time when cooking healthily and cost-effectively has never been more important. July 2023 Read more
Being part of a supportive, engaged community is one of the best ways to counter feelings of loneliness and social isolation. A project by Westbank is finding ways to do that with a village on the edge of Dartmoor. Mark Brown, Westbank Community Link Worker explains more. Read more
In a recent Ofsted inspection, the Kidzone Westbank Community Health and Care - was described as a ‘Good Provider’. Read more
After a year of achievements, we are looking forward to launching new health and wellbeing initiatives in 2023. By Sarah Hicks, Westbank CEO. Dec '22 Read more
Devon Carers, a free service by Westbank, is this month celebrating 25 years of supporting unpaid carers across the county and is planning several events throughout the coming year as part of its landmark anniversary. Read more
Westbank Community Health and Care is celebrating the first cohort of newbie cooks to have completed Foundation Courses in basic kitchen skills at the charity’s recently opened Community Cookery School. Read more
Trustees’ Week. 6-10 November 2023 During Trustees' Week we celebrate the qualities, talents and experience of our Board of Trustees and offer more professionals the opportunity to take up a role that can bring personal and professional fulfilment while helping the charity to thrive Read more
Exminster public house The Royal Oak provided a festive community lunch for up to fifty guests this week as part of its year-long commitment to Devon charity Westbank Community Health and Care. 20 Dec 22 Read more
With unpaid carers in Devon facing ever-spiralling financial costs, Devon Carers hosted a well-attended Information and Advice Fair at Exeter Corn Exchange on Carers Rights Day. Dec 2022 Read more
ITV News reports from our Warmwell at Westbank initiative, looking at how we are supporting the local community during the winter and through the cost of living crisis. Dec 2022 Read more
BBC Spotlight visited Warmwell at Westbank to find out more about our winter initiative. Dec 2022 Read more
The Chatty Bus, a project run with funding from Devon County Council’s Connecting You Fund, is welcoming visitors to find out more about the service on The Strand in Exmouth on the 15th of December from 10:30am to 2:30pm. Read more
Join us at the Gym at Westbank for our Fitness Week: Monday 7th - Saturday 12th November 2023. FREE classes and gym sessions. Read more
We've opened our doors to local people as part of a new initiative to provide a warm and welcoming space to those challenged by the continual rise in the cost of living. Read more
Westbank continues to go from strength to strength as a new Finance Director, Stephen Thomas joins the Leadership Team. Read more
as we announce plans to expand our childcare provision. 8 Aug 2022 Read more
Please come on board to help passengers who are lonely or isolated. 28 July 2022 Read more
Local people of all ages have taken part in a community cookery event organised by Westbank. 15 June 2022 Read more
Date: 10 June 2022 Read more
Young carer Charley has completed her sponsored skydive, raising over £1000 for young carers in North Devon. 7th June 2022 Read more
Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw walks 'A mile with a Smile' in Westminster for Devon Carers a part of Carers Week. Date: 7th June 2022 Read more
Two long-serving community volunteers attended a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace as representatives of Westbank, whose work was recognised with the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service last year. Read more
As part of UK Volunteers Week, 1 - 7 June 2022 We've launched a campaign to recruit more volunteers to our army of award-winning helpers. Hear why Adam Volunteers, and how volunteering supports him too. 30 May '22 Read more
As part of UK Volunteers Week, 1 - 7 June 2022 We've launched a campaign to recruit more volunteers to our army of award-winning helpers. Hear why Chris Volunteers. 30 May '22 Read more