Whether it’s a neighbour who goes above and beyond, a volunteer who tirelessly dedicates their time, or a professional in the VCSE sector making a significant impact, now is the time to recognise their efforts. Nominations are open to anyone in the community who fits these criteria, and we encourage you to put forward those deserving of recognition. Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 6th September 2026.
The Snow Ball
Join us on Saturday 21st November 2026, at The Imperial hotel for an evening of fine dining, fun and festivities, with an auction and live music by The 60s Explosion.
Black tie & party dresses, with a welcome drink & three-course meal included.
Raffle
Our annual raffle returns – tickets are available at events throughout the year, £1 each, or £10 for a book of ten. Enter for a chance to win lots of goodies, and help your local community!
Torbay Community
Helpline
A one-stop service, connecting you to services and community groups across Torbay. Advice, support and more, from financial and mental health concerns, to social and volunteering opportunities.
Torbay Community Helpline is running 10am – 1pm & 3 – 6pm on weekdays only.
One call, that’s all…01803 446022
Contact your local community builder
Looking to socialise? Feeling lonely and isolated, and want to reconnect? Contact your local Community Builder, and reconnect to your community
Support packages for the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise sector
As an umbrella organisation, we have a large team of staff with a vast array of experience and skills. We want to help other charities, groups and organisations by putting all that to good use. See our support packages for ways we could help you.
Need funding advice for your community group, charity or CIC? Get in touch!
Steven, our experienced Community Funding Advisor, can advise on the best sources of funding for your group or organisation, and runs a monthly funding bulletin.
Share opportunities
Looking for something to do, or people to join you? Find and share events, groups, services and volunteering opportunities with Torbay Together & Volunteer Torbay.
Imagine This…
…making Torbay a better place to grow up in, with this partnership dedicated to working with residents under the age of 25, for their benefit.
Active Lives Torbay
Over the age of 50, and want to lead a happier, healthier life? Give Active Lives Torbay a go, with a range of informative, fun and energetic classes and activities.
Donate to support Torbay’s Communities
Every year, we need to raise more than £1.3million to pay for our vital community work.
We are very grateful for any donations, big or small, and rest assured that every single penny will be spent in Torbay to help those who need it most.
Developing opportunities with the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector across Torbay. Empowering and support communities to create real change in their own neighbourhoods.
Developing opportunities with the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector across Torbay. Empowering and support communities to create real change in their own neighbourhoods.
Established following discussions with over 100 voluntary sector representatives, The Torbay Community Development Trust (TCDT) was formed with the intention of making Torbay a place where all people feel included. The Trust empowers communities, building on strengths and skills through Asset-Based Community Development.
Now known as Torbay Communities, our overall aim is to create better communication across the Bay, actively encouraging local involvement and decision-making in improving the region, as well as developing and supporting volunteering opportunities of the highest standards.
JOIN US – Job Opportunities
Torbay Communities has a wide range of part-time to full-time positions in our team, all dedicated to supporting the community. View the available opportunities via the link(s) below.
JOIN IN – Volunteering Opportunities
Ways you can help out your local community around the Bay, alongside a variety of groups, organisations and services, for all sorts of causes, occasions and events. View the available opportunities via the link below.
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