Devonport Live is a community organisation that aims to support the local community in the numerous ways. From our parent and toddler group, to our arts and crafts group and cookery lessons. Devonport Live will try and support people in gaining valuable life skills and reduce social isolation and loneliness in the community. The ultimate goal is to build community cohesion in Devonport.

Devonport Live is now beginning its 5th successful year as a community café and hub with huge plans for the future, including a disabled toilet to become more disabled friendly, more cheap/ free classes and even volunteering opportunities.

Many of you may have seen the movie ‘Pay It Forward’ or have read the novel of the same name, a story about a young boy who did 3 good deeds for others in need. In return, all that the child wanted was that they pass on the good deed to three other people and keep the cycle going. One good deed might not seem like much, but if everyone did something good for someone else, then the cycle of generosity and kindness can spark us to become better people. 

At Devonport Live, we have adopted this idea. Customers can choose to pay a little bit extra for their own meal, enabling someone to have a coffee or meal who may not have been able to afford it at the time. 

Today I am trying to raise more money to help fund the Pay It Forward Scheme and help feed those who need a little extra support, and help them get a disabled toilet so they can be more accessible.