Emily excelled as a volunteer in Exeter
Emily excelled as a volunteer in Exeter. We were sorry to say goodbye to her this summer, but we want to celebrate her achievements.…
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20th anniversary celebration
On 16th October, employees, volunteers, supporters and past clients gathered at the stunning Boconnoc Estate to mark our 20th anniversary. We came together to acknowledge…
Poverty through the lens of local courts
We are deeply saddened by the poverty we witness in the courts in Devon and Cornwall. It is often the underlying reason for people…
Derrick, winner of the BBC Devon Make it Happen Volunteer Award
Derrick, winner of the BBC Devon Make it Happen Volunteer Award 2025 We’re proud to announce that our volunteer Derrick is the winner of…
Kelly puts the past behind
Kelly has put the past behind. She has joined our team in Plymouth as a volunteer to help others who have been through similar…
Carole celebrates 20 years
Carole celebrates 20 years As part of our 20th anniversary celebrations, we are featuring Carole Edwards, our former CEO. She has been been with…
The story of the birth of our charity
This is the story of the birth of our charity To kick off our 20th anniversary, we are featuring our founder, Mary Anne McFarlane. Mary…
Launching our 20th anniversary campaign
Launching our 20th anniversary campaign We’re launching our 20th anniversary campaign with Tim’s story. Tim, our current Chair of the Board, has been with…
Jackki celebrates 60 years of ASDA this year
This year, Jackki celebrates 60 years of Asda. She is our Asda Champion inside Bodmin Magistrates’ Court. This year, she’s not only celebrating Asda’s…
Fresh start for prison leavers
Five prison leavers will get the chance to make a fresh start, thanks to our collaboration with Improving Lives Plymouth and our Peer Researcher,…
Corinne joins our team
Corinne joins our team to improve the outcomes for people going through family court. We can help people in Devon and Cornwall who do…
Introducing Sue our new Coordinator
Introducing Sue, our new Coordinator. We’re delighted to introduce Sue, our new Coordinator at Newton Abbot Magistrates’ Court, Devon. Sue has been working…
Luna volunteers in Truro Magistrates’ Court
Luna volunteers in Truro Magistrates’ Court. After five years at home with her daughter, Luna is volunteering with CASS+. This is the ideal way…
Cat is joining our Bodmin team
We’re so pleased to that Cat is joining our Bodmin team. She will be our new Assistant Coordinator and Family Support Worker on Thursdays…
Support through family courts will continue
CASS+ is pleased to announce that our support for people going through family courts will continue for a further 12 months until 31 March…
Lee needed the support of CASS+ through Family Court
Lee needed our support. Our team has been by his side all the way and now his relationship with his daughter is stronger than…
A day in the life of a social work placement
This week, we’re sharing a day in the life of a social work placement. No two days are ever the same for Rebecca, our…
Meet Rick, social work intern
Meet Rick, our social work intern, working with our team inside Truro Magistrates’ Court. He’s a stage two Social Work undergraduate at the University…
Derrick understands
Derrick understands what it’s like to face court and prison He now lives in Plymouth and helps out and volunteers wherever he possibly can.…
Welcome to our new brand
Welcome to our new brand. We’re really proud to announce our new brand. This is an integral part of our new strategy to get…
Mary dedicates a day a week
Mary dedicates a day each week at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court Mary volunteers each week at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court. She dedicates a day a week…
Peter was at risk of losing everything
Peter was at risk of losing everything Before arriving at our door in Exeter, Peter* was at risk of losing everything Like many, since…
Peter volunteers at Exeter Crown and County Court
Peter volunteers at Exeter Crown and County Court We’re so thankful that volunteer Peter is sticking with us. He used to volunteer with Support…
Volunteering offers new perspectives
We’re pleased to welcome Ruby to our team one day a week at Newton Abbot Magistrates’ Court. Ruby believes that volunteering offers new perspectives.…
CASS+ team makes progress in the Family Courts
CASS+ team makes progress in the Family Courts The CASS+ team continues to make progress in the Family Courts in Devon and Cornwall. This…
Introducing our new CEO
Introducing our new CEO We’re excited to introduce our new CEO. Steve Parker joins the CASS+ team as CEO to lead us into our…
How to stay calm in court
How to stay calm in court This month, we sought advice from the experts at local Step by Step Counselling College. Here, they share…
Making a fresh start after prison
We’re part of a team improving lives in Plymouth. Working with Improving Lives Plymouth, we’re helping people make a fresh start after prison. Opportunities…
Codie road tests her chosen career
Codie road tests her chosen career Volunteering is the chance to road test your chosen career. Codie has just graduated from Plymouth Marjon University…
Working with court ushers
CASS+ works with court ushers CASS+ works closely with the court ushers inside the Magistrates’ and Family Courts in Exeter, Newton Abbot, Plymouth, Bodmin…