Punk Against Poverty CIC

Devon public urged to back local charity in chase for £5,000

A Devon community group has called on the county’s residents to back its quest to win top prize in a nationwide competition – and with it £5,000.

Punk Against Poverty CIC is one of 12 finalists from around the UK going before a public vote in the Selco Community Heroes competition, which attracted nearly 2,000 entries.

Leading builders merchants Selco Builders Warehouse –...

Devon community group wins Community Heroes cash boost 

An organisation that supports people in poverty in Exeter and Torquay has won a community award from leading builders merchant Selco.

Punk Against Poverty CIC has secured £500 worth of building materials through its Community Heroes campaign.

The organisation provides free school uniforms to children in need and will use the materials to help fix the roof at one of its two...