Home help & personal care
Practical support in the home so older adults can live independently, with dignity and confidence.
Trusted community support across Teignbridge
Assist Teignbridge is a local charity providing home help, personal care and volunteer support for older adults and carers in Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot.
600+
Families helped
100+
Active volunteers
20+
Years of service
2024
King's Award for Voluntary Service
How we help
Care and companionship, close to home
From free community support to trusted home visits, our work is shaped by the people we serve.
Volunteer support
Friendly volunteers offering companionship, transport and a helping hand when it's needed most.
Benefits & advice
Free help claiming the benefits and entitlements you're owed — with someone on your side.
Our journey
Two decades of local impact
20+ years of service
Providing trusted support across the Teignbridge area.
600+ families helped
Making a difference for local households, one visit at a time.
100+ volunteers
A community of helpers ready to support you and your family.
2024 — King's Award for Voluntary Service
Recognised nationally for outstanding voluntary work in our community.
2026 — Torbay & South Devon VCSE renewed
Our partnership renewed in May 2026, continuing our commitment to local care.
Our services
Support that fits your life
Free community support alongside affordable paid-for care — all delivered by people who know the Teignbridge community.
Free community support
Benefits & entitlements
Guidance and hands-on help claiming the benefits you're entitled to, from Attendance Allowance to Pension Credit.
Community support
Advice, signposting and a friendly point of contact for older adults, carers and their families.
Information & signposting
Not sure where to turn? We'll help you find the right service, quickly and without pressure.
Paid-for services
Sitting & home care
Companionship and personal care in your own home — respite for family carers and peace of mind for loved ones.
Home help
Everyday help around the house — shopping, cleaning, laundry and errands — from staff you can trust.
Nail trimming
Safe, professional nail trimming for older adults in the comfort of your own home.
Support our work
Help us keep helping others
Every donation, fundraiser and kind word helps us continue our work across Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot.
Donate
Your donation directly funds home visits, volunteer expenses and community outreach.
Fundraise
Run a coffee morning, sponsored walk, or workplace collection — we'll cheer you on.
Leave a legacy
Include Assist Teignbridge in your Will and help us support future generations of local families.
Spread the word
Tell friends, family and neighbours about us — a warm recommendation goes a long way.
Corporate partnerships
Work with us as a charity of the year, sponsor or in-kind partner.
Give your time
Even a couple of hours a week can transform someone's world. Join our volunteer team.
Join our volunteers
Give a little, change a lot
Our 100+ volunteers are the heart of Assist Teignbridge — friendly people offering practical help and companionship.
Why volunteer with us?
Volunteering with Assist Teignbridge is flexible, sociable and hugely rewarding. Whether you can spare an hour a week or a whole afternoon, you'll be part of a team that genuinely changes lives.
- Full training and ongoing support
- Expenses reimbursed
- Meet new people and learn new skills
- Flexible hours to fit your life
Befriending
Regular visits or phone calls to older adults who might otherwise feel isolated.
Transport
Help clients get to appointments, shopping or social groups when they can't drive.
Office & events
Help behind the scenes at fundraising events, in the office or on our phone lines.
About us
A charity built by and for the local community
Our charity is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals in Teignbridge through a variety of free community support services and affordable paid-for care.
Our mission
We help older adults and carers in Dawlish, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot live well — with dignity, independence and connection. From help claiming benefits to a friendly voice at the end of the phone, we're here for the moments that matter.
Assist Teignbridge is a registered charity (Charity Commission No. 1154936) proudly patronised by Sir David Hoare, Bt.
Milestones
Our journey so far
20+ years
Providing trusted support across the Teignbridge area.
600+ families helped
Making a real difference for local households.
100+ volunteers
Ready to help you and your family when you need it most.
2024 — King's Award for Voluntary Service
The highest award given to volunteer groups in the UK.
2026 — Torbay & South Devon VCSE renewed
Partnership renewed in May 2026.
Get in touch
We'd love to hear from you
Call, email or drop by our office in Dawlish. Whatever you need, we're happy to help.