About Westbank

Westbank League of Friends was established in 1986 and operated as a registered charity for over 20 years until it became Westbank Community Health and Care and registered as a company limited by guarantee in 2007.

We work to empower and improve the health of communities and individuals across Devon and to become a voluntary sector leader for development and innovation across Devon and the southwest region. The culture has always had a strong emphasis on the core values of the organisation and the type of people who work within it feel passionate about working for a charity that delivers a local service for local people.

Timeline:

1986: Devon-based charity Westbank Community Health and Care, officially launched with 24 volunteers who made over 800 visits to 150 patients in the 1st year
1998: The first carers group was launched
1999: We welcomed children to our new playscheme in Starcross
1999: Support commenced for Exeter and Teignbridge Young Carers
2003: Support commenced for East Devon Young Carers
2005: Cur Healthy Living Centre opened its doors, providing services for the local community
2007: Became a company limited by guarantee
2008: Launched county-wide Devon Carers Link
2014: Launched Neighbourhood Friends
2016: Living Well Taking Control achieved national provider status form NHS England
2018: Budleigh Hub opened its doors
2018: Devon Adult and Young Carers contracts awarded
2018: Launched the first diabetes prevention social impact bond, Healthier Devon, in England
2019: Outstanding Care Awards for Devon and Cornwall - Winner for Voluntary Sector Award
2021: Queens Award for Voluntary Service awarded
2022: Warmwell launched
2023: The Community Cookery School launched

Today Westbank employs over 250 members of staff and has an army of volunteers supporting thousands of people across Devon.

Latest

Yoga Flow - Saturday

This is a freestyle fitness yoga class moving to modern relaxing music.
Body Pump - Saturday

Using weighted exercise to increase strength and tone.
HIIT Fit - Friday

Designed to strengthen, tone and burn calories.
Better Balance

Join in our Better Balance class: Build your strength, maintain fitness and improve balance.

Support us as you shop

Raise money for us every time you shop online. It is easy to set up and won't cost you a penny.
Corporate and Partnerships

Corporate Opportunities for Partnership Working: How can your business support Westbank.
In Memory Fundraising

Making a donation or fundraising in memory of a loved one is a meaningful and lasting way to honour their life and whilst also making a difference to a cause they cared about.
Collection Boxes

Could your organisation or business help us to Fundraise?
Organise a fundraising event

Organise a fundraising event
Give in Celebration

Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and other special occasions are the perfect opportunity to create a meaningful way to raise funds for a cause you are passionate about.
Charity Challenges

Charity Challenges
Our Vision, Mission & Values

Westbank is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals. Our mission is to tirelessly promote and improve the quality of life, through a comprehensive range of health and wellbeing initiatives, ensuring lasting positive outcomes for all.
Exminster

Healthy Living Centre
Event Studio

A very flexible and light ground floor room which is ideal for a variety of different uses including conferences, training days, meetings and social functions. The room can be very conveniently partitioned off at the rear, for a separate refreshment or breakout area. Maximum capacity: 100

Gym

GET FIT | GIVE BACK
Take out a gym membership at Devon-based charity Westbank and help other people through our charitable aims
Neighbourhood Friends

Neighbourhood Friends is a flexible and responsive support service focussed on avoiding hospital admissions and reducing hospital stays.

In 2022 our Neighbourhood Friends Volunteers carried over 2000 patients.
Holiday Club

Open Monday to Friday in all school holidays (excluding the time between Christmas and New Year and Bank Holidays)
for children aged 3 to 11 years
Health Walks

Did you know we offer 15,000 Health Walk places across 24 locations in Devon, offering the chance to explore the outdoors, get to know the local area and meet new friends?

Walks are accessible to all and range from Short Level 1 - Up to 30 minutes, to Long Level 3 - 60 to 90 minutes.

All walks are led by our fully trained Volunteer Walk Leaders.
Exminster

Healthy Living Centre
Am I a young carer?

A young carer is someone under the age of 18 who helps look after, or whose life is affected by, a relative with a disability, illness, mental health condition, or drug or alcohol problem.
Patient Transport

Our patient transport service enables people to attend their healthcare appointment and exercise and rehabilitation classes.

In 2022, our Patient Transport service carried over 750 patients.
Gymclusive

Westbank's accessible gym is expanding even further. More details soon.
Want to learn about young carers?

Join Hannah to hear more about Devon Young Carers in these awareness videos
About Westbank

We work to empower and improve the health of communities and individuals across Devon and to become a voluntary sector leader for development and innovation across Devon and the southwest region.