What is Giving Back?

​It is an initiative working with selected shops in Totnes, enabling patrons to make a gift to benefit homeless and other local people in need.  See the list of cooperating businesses below.

"Giving Back" promotes giving to others from a place of gratitude for what we have, for no other reason other than because we can.

​The vision of Giving Back is not just to feed the homeless but to work alongside homeless people to look for ways to facilitate opportunities that will change their circumstances. Giving Back aims to bring hope and a future into the lives of those in need.

Why use Giving Back?

​Many of us want to help the homeless and those in need, but are not sure of the best way to do so. At times there can be a dilemma in giving cash. 

Giving food is not always welcomed by the homeless. We have heard of instances where poison or even glass has been placed in the food given to homeless people. So, understandably they can be reticent about receiving food from the public.

Giving Back is a conduit through which you can give without reservation, knowing that your money will go directly to meeting the needs of the homeless and others in need.

What does your money buy?

The money donated to Giving Back is solely used to:

• Help fund the Food Bank
• Help fund the activities with Totnes Connection Hub

How can I give?

• Pleased click on the button at the bottom of the page to make a donation

• Alternatively when visiting a cooperating business, please donate in the box provided at the counter.  If you would like to Gift Aid your donation, please complete all the details on the envelope and place it in the box.​

Cheques payable to:      Giving Back

We would like to say a big thank you to our local Cooperating businesses:

• The Brioche
• The Green Cafe
• Seeds 2 Totnes
• Pure Hairdressing
• Totnes Community Bookshop
• Television and Electric Shop
• Zero Waste Shop
• Pet Nature
• Paperworks
• Eva and Dot
• Greenlife​

If you are a business and you're interested in participating, please contact us.

Is Giving Back back locally?

Yes! This initiative comes with the backing of: 

• ​​MP for Totnes​
• Transition Town Totnes
• Caring Town Totnes