Celebrating 5,000 members: Devon Connect brings communities closer.
August 2025
Devon Connect, the free county-wide digital platform designed to strengthen community connections, is celebrating a major milestone - welcoming its 5,000th member.
Created through the combined efforts of Devon Voluntary Action partners, Devon Connect has become a vital hub for local people to discover and share events, activities, volunteering opportunities and charity jobs across the county.
By connecting residents, organisations and practitioners, the platform helps reduce isolation, encourages participation and makes community support more accessible.
In 2024 alone, Devon Connect delivered an estimated £626,937 in social value - demonstrating the power of “tech for good.”
The platform also hosted 2,445 activities, welcomed 1,145 new members, and recorded 245,000 page views. Since its launch, nearly 40,000 volunteer hours have been given through the platform.
Passing 5,000 members is a huge achievement and shows the appetite across Devon for people to get connected, share their time and strengthen community life. We’re proud of what’s been achieved so far, and excited to keep growing together.”
Marie Gould, Devon Connect lead
To discover opportunities or promote your local group, club and activities visit devonconnect.org