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Support the work of the Friends of Mount Pleasant Health Centre. Every donation helps us continue our work.
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About Us
The Friends is an independent charity which was established in 1991 with the help of the doctors to support the work of Mount Pleasant Health Centre. We are all volunteers with the exception of our part-time coordinator, Beverley Todd, who can be contacted on 01392 499291 or emailed at beverley.todd5@nhs.net
What We Do
If you have difficulties in getting to a local medical appointment, we have a small team of volunteer drivers who may be able to help. We can also provide information about alternative transport options.
Our fundraising team of volunteers works hard to raise money by –
- a ‘rolling’ sale of books and bric-a-brac in the waiting areas which are donated by patients.
- Outdoor events such as plant sale and the summer fayre
- Ever popular bake sales with delicious homemade goodies
- We’re always working on ideas for new fundraising events, all ideas are welcome!
We organise a Knitting Group which meets on Wednesdays. Open to all patients of the Centre it is an opportunity to meet others and chat. As well as producing items for our fundraising efforts, the group has made twiddle muffs for dementia patients and blankets for babies at the RD&E. Beginners are welcome.
To keep in touch with members and patients we produce a regular Newsletter. To receive a copy, please email beverley.todd5@nhs.net
We work closely with Wellbeing Exeter’s local Community Builder, who has compiled a comprehensive list of activities in our area which can be found here.
Show your support
If you would like to support us you could consider:
- Becoming a member for just £5 per year – you will be eligible to join the Friends Private lottery, invite to the AGM & supporters’ lunch and receive copies of our newsletters
- Volunteering as a driver or fundraiser – click here to download our application form, or feel free to contact Beverley for more information
- Joining the Friends committee
- Making a donation
- Remember us in your will or give a donation in memory of a loved one
Upcoming Events
Information on upcoming events will be posted here as soon as planning is finalised.
Previous Events
| Event | Date | Amount Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Sale | Saturday 4th May 2024 | £593.80 |
| Easter Bake Sale | Thursday 28th March 2024 | £331.65 |
| Book & Puzzle Sale | Tuesday 27th February 2024 | £127 |
| Bake Sale | Thursday 16th November 2023 | £414.80 |
| Donate Your Unwanted Clothes | Monday 4th September 2023 | – |
| Summer Fayre | Saturday 19th August 2023 | £791 |
| Plant Sale | Saturday 13th May 2023 | £593.80 |
| Summer Fayre | Saturday 17th August 2024 | £690 |
| Autumn Flu Clinics Raffle | Saturday 5th & Saturday 19th October 2024 | £549.60 |
| Christmas Themed Bake Sale | Thursday 5th December 2024 | £241.90 |
| Spring Quiz Night | Friday 7th March 2025 | £340 |
| Easter Sale | Thursday 10th April 2025 | TBC |
| Plant Sale | Saturday 17th May 2025 | £1,026 |
| Autumn Quiz Night | Friday 19th September 2025 | T.B.C. |
| Autumn Flu Clinics Raffle | Saturday 4th October & Saturday 11th October 2025 | £501 |
| Christmas Sale | Thursday 28th November 2025 | £572.35 |
| Art Sale | Tuesday 2nd December 2025 | £367.50 (£183.75 donated to Friends) |
| Grand Total | £6,956.65 | |
Art Exhibition (2nd December 2025)
The Artist who exhibited her work at the health centre on the 2nd December was Mary Rossiter. A local professional artist who is a patient and volunteer for the Friends of Mount Pleasant. She kindly donated 50% of the sales £367.50 to the fundraising for the Friends.
My thanks to Mary for your support to the Friends and making sitting in the waiting room a more pleasant experience looking at beautiful pictures.
Beverley Todd
Co-ordinator of the Friends
Page created: 7th August 2023
Page updated: 5th January 2026