We are a registered charity whose aim is to promote the independence, physical and mental well-being of older, isolated or vulnerable people living in Kingsbridge, Salcombe and the surrounding area.
We do so by providing services not normally available through statutory agencies.
Our services are delivered by a team of volunteers, keen to provide friendship and support to those who need it. Our volunteers have the opportunity of using their life skills and experiences, finding fulfilment in making a difference.
The benefits of this service can be an improved sense of well-being and reduced feelings of isolation, as well as the preservation of independence for as long as possible, this can delay or avoid the need to move into a retirement home or become institutionalised.
Call us now on 01548 854588 or email us at info@kascare.uk.
Call us now on 01548 854588 or email us at info@kascare.uk.
Can you offer time to be a volunteer? Call us now on 01548 854588 or email us at info@kascare.uk.
Do you know someone who would benefit from our services? Complete our Client Referral Form.
Founded in 2006, Kingsbridge and Saltstone Caring is a registered charity which offers a free befriending service to the lonely and isolated of all ages. It provides companionship and support to those who need it, and was the brainchild of a group of local people with a passion for supporting others.
The Saltstone is a sandbank on the Kingsbridge Estuary and was chosen to represent a location between Kingsbridge and Salcombe. In 2017 the charity became KASC, retaining Saltstone as its name had become so established.
Trustee and Treasurer
I am now retired following a lifetime in the insurance industry and resided in Hope Cove from 2000 before moving to Stokenham in 2022. I have always been interested in being involved with the local community and was therefore particularly pleased and excited to have the opportunity to become part of KASC as both Treasurer and Trustee, in view of the excellent work it carries out in supporting local people.
Trustee
I have recently retired after working as a GP in Coventry for over 30 years. After many happy years of family holidays in the area, my husband and I recently moved to Salcombe. After working in a busy city practice we are enjoying being part of a more rural community who have made us very welcome. In addition to looking after patients, General practice has also given me management skills running a small business within an ever changing NHS. I hope the skills I have acquired during my professional career will enable me to support the other trustees and the wider KASC team.
Trustee
I taught History and was a Housemistress at Downe House School in Berkshire for 18 years. After moving to Devon I carried on teaching in local schools until Covid struck. I have volunteered in the Kingsbridge Tourist Information Centre and helped set up Malborough Youth Club. I am also a recall officer in the Royal Navy. I love being a trustee for KASC and getting to know both clients and volunteers and hope that I can help make a difference to peoples' lives.
Trustee
After 40 years working in charity finance, including chief accountant at Save the Children Fund and a finance and appeal director of a major care charity, and afterwards being treasurer and trustee mainly of several street children charities, my wife and I in September 2021, after spending many years holidaying in this part of South Hams with our 4 children and now 7 grandchildren, decided to move here permanently. We both then felt that caring for lonely and isolated people in this beautiful part of the country was important so we both volunteered and I was then pleased to be asked to join the board of trustees to offer the experience I had gained in my charity work. I also enjoy walking, boating and hosting friends and family visiting this beautiful area.
Event Coordinator
I became more closely involved with KASC several years ago when I helped to lead the Dartmoor long distance walk challenge. I love to organise fundraising events, so what more deserving cause than to use my energies to help KASC reach out to raise more money to help more people, and have some fun too!
Event Coordinator
My motive is to support and help grow a truly local charity in my newly adopted home of Kingsbridge. Kingsbridge and Saltstone Caring is run by local people with local volunteers helping lonely and vulnerable people living in the area. I was thrilled to be asked to be involved.
Charity Officer
I have lived with my husband in the South Hams for over 30 years and brought up our two teenage children here. During this time I've held a variety of job roles from becoming qualified as an Operating Department Practitioner within the NHS and more recently I have worked for local charity organisations, where I have had the opportunity to contribute in assisting people in the local community. I am passionate about helping people and feel very lucky to be working for KASC doing a job where I can meet such a diverse range of people and help to assist in improving their quality of life. When I am not working I love walking through the beautiful South Hams countryside with my third and most favourite child Harvey my Cockapoo!
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