Some of our charity &
sponsorship events

Adopstar is ecstatic to announce the Exeter Chiefs Foundation as our 2025 charity! As lifelong rugby fans committed to community giving, this partnership is a natural fit.

The Foundation, led by Tony Rowe CBE, has raised over £3 million for 200+ local charities since its inception. They provide grants for building refurbishments, specialist equipment, IT suites, playgrounds, and vehicles. Trustees, from the Chiefs board and local businesses, invest wisely to maximize donations.

Adopstar values people and digital innovation, raising money for good causes and investing in future talent. Our shared values of education, empowerment, and community make this partnership meaningful. We're eager to raise awareness and funds to support their great work. Learn more at exeterchiefsfoundation.org.uk.

In support of Devon Mind, the Adopstar team took on a Colour Bomb event, braving a series of assault courses covered in an array of powder paint and mud. The team's determination and spirit soared as they completed each obstacle, raising an impressive £924 for Devon Mind’s mental health initiatives. Covered in a vibrant mix of colours and mud, the team's adventure showed their commitment to local community and charity.
At Adopstar, we value well-being and having open conversations about mental health among staff. Our innovative approach to fundraising proves that together, we can make a huge impact on those in need.

Last Friday, Adopstar proudly sponsored the new Exeter Chiefs rugby kit launch. The event was a huge success, brimming with enthusiasm.

As sponsors, our team was thrilled to celebrate this iconic moment and the start of a fantastic season. We value teamwork, discipline, and excellence, making the Chiefs a natural fit.

A big thank you to everyone who visited our stand! Your support, whether for water or "Tap the App," made it truly special. We loved connecting with you.

We're excited for more memorable moments. If you missed us, follow Adopstar and Exeter Chiefs on social media and visit our website. Let's make this season unforgettable!

Razzfest is back again for another year of fun! As you may know, we are in close collaboration with Cullompton Rugby Club, making Adopstar the headline sponsor of the Cullompton Rugby Football Club’s festival, which happens every two years. The festival aims to raise funds to cover its operational costs, but also provide a great day out for all of the family!

As always, anticipate a vibrant atmosphere with live music, entertainment, food stalls and a bar with drinks provided by local breweries. Here at Adopstar, our team is wholeheartedly committed to shining a spotlight on Razzfest, and we do this by creating and maintaining the website, managing social media and advertising and doing the behind-the-scenes admin. We're absolutely thrilled to welcome you all for yet another unforgettable year!

We're excited to announce Devon Mind as our charity of the year! Adopstar deeply values staff well-being and promotes open mental health discussions. We urge employees to get mental health first aid training, helping them grow and support colleagues.

Managing Director, Theresa Benson, states, "Mental health can take a beating; we want to support our team and the community." Devon Mind is a fantastic charity dedicated to mental health. We're thrilled to support their efforts to raise awareness and provide resources. This reflects Adopstar's commitment to positively impacting community mental health. We look forward to joining forces with Devon Mind.

Another year, another 24 hour gaming marathon in support of Young Lives vs Cancer. You know the drill by now, the amazing team started their gaming journey on Saturday morning at 10am and kept going, non-stop, until 10am on Sunday morning. After consuming 3 crates of energy drinks (at least), the team have done an incredible job of 24 hours of gaming with no breaks. The entire event was streamed live via Twitch and our supporters had the chance to comment on our games, and join in on the excitement. We had an initial target of raising £1100, which we smashed through, finally raising £1820.50. The most we have ever raised in previous Long Games! A huge thank you to all our supporters and everyone that helped us make this happen. Shall we return for another year?

We are proud to announce that Adopstar has just signed on as the official sponsor of the Cullompton Rangers Football Club. Speeds Meadow, where the club is situated, will now be known as Adopstar Park. Cullompton Rangers have set up various youth teams for players ranging from six to 16 years of age. The club itself consists of four football pitches with a clubhouse and a magnificent set of changing room facilities that were built in 2010. “The partnership between Adopstar and the Cullompton Rangers Football Club is a natural extension of the contribution we have made towards local sports,” explained Adopstar’s managing director, Theresa Benson. “During the last year, we have sponsored shirts for the under-18 Cullompton Rangers Football Club and organised and sponsored the rebranding of the rugby posts at the Cullompton Rugby Football Supporters Club.” “One of the issues that Adopstar is most passionate about is encouraging young people to get involved in sporting activities,” concluded Benson. “We look forward to being part of the next stage of the Cullompton Rangers’ journey.”

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la! This year, Adopstar is delighted to be the headline sponsor of La La Choir's annual Christmas Concert. The choir are set to give an enchanting evening of music and goodwill set in the stunning Exeter Cathedral on December 15th, 2023, at 7:30pm. This year, La La Choirs are raising funds for Hospiscare, who are a noble cause dedicated to providing comfort and compassionate care.
Join us for a night of beautiful music and charity, as we come together to make a meaningful difference in the community. Tickets are available now at www.lalachoirs.co.uk. Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of this heart- warming celebration and help us spread Christmas cheer in support of Hospiscare.

After spotting a post asking for donations to CHAT who fight homelessness and support families in the local community, we quickly decided to go to Tescos and carry out our own version of Supermarket Sweep.

We loaded up our trolley with soups, crisps, cereals and pasta to name a few and delivered it to the organiser of this great initiative, Miss Ewelina at St Andrews School in Cullompton. Hopefully this will help make a small difference to families struggling this year.

As you may know by now, the Adopstar team is very passionate about rugby. That’s why we're thrilled to announce that we are the official sponsors of not one, but two outstanding women at Exeter Chiefs, Claudia MacDonald and Emily Tuttosi. At Adopstar, we deeply understand the importance of empowering women in sports, and we're committed to supporting their achievements. Claudia and Emily represent the dedication and excellence we value in Rugby, and we look forward to their continued success.

Thanks to our close collaboration with Cullompton Rugby Club, Adopstar is now the official headline sponsor of the Cullompton Rugby Football Club’s festival, which happens every two years. The club puts on this music festival to help raise funds to cover its operational costs, and it’s a great day out for the whole family. There’s live music, entertainment, food stalls and beer and ale from local breweries. Team Adopstar has shone the spotlight on this event by creating and maintaining the website, managing social media and advertising and taking care of admin behind the scenes.

2021 was a tough year for everyone but when we heard that due to a lack of funding, the school wouldn’t be able to take the children to watch A Christmas Carol, at the Northcott Theatre in Exeter, we knew we had to take action. As small children, many of us were lucky enough to go to the Christmas pantomime and we couldn’t bear the thought of the children missing out so as a company we jumped in to help pay, to ensure no child missed out!

Sometimes money isn’t everything and a little bit of TLC can be just as helpful. In the Summer of 2017, a group of Adopstar employees went to CLIC House in Bristol for the day to give the communal garden a little bit of a refresh.

Our team went armed with some electrical sanders and tins of varnish, to sand down and redo all their benches. We also took along a brand-new BBQ and gazebo, which we bought with money raised from a local quiz night, for the families to enjoy in the garden, when they are not in the hospitals.

For two years, Ms. Evelina, a TA at St. Andrew's Primary in Cullompton, organized a reverse advent calendar for Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT). CHAT aids Mid Devon residents facing housing difficulties and poverty since 1995, offering food, housing advice, and more. Donations earn raffle entries for prizes from local businesses, encouraging festive giving.

St. Andrew's consistently supports this cause. In 2022, Adopstar got involved, donating around £180 in food and long-life items to the CHAT Food Bank. Adopstar's MD, Theresa Benson, said, "We were thrilled to be part of a program that makes a difference in our community. We hope our community has helped provide festive cheer... and that the new year dawns with hope and purpose."

We're excited to announce that Adopstar is sponsoring the U8 and U9 age groups at the upcoming Summer Tournament hosted by Cullompton Rangers Football Club Youth. The event will take place on the 22nd and 23rd of July '23, featuring 140 teams competing over two days. We are proud to be part of this journey and look forward to a successful and memorable Summer Tournament.

At Adopstar, we understand the importance of nurturing young talent and supporting their passion for the sport. By sponsoring these promising age groups, we aim to provide them with an invaluable opportunity to showcase their skills, learn from their peers, and create unforgettable memories on the field. Join us in supporting these talented young athletes as they showcase their skills and passion for the game.

We're excited to announce that Adopstar is sponsoring the U8 and U9 age groups at the upcoming Summer Tournament hosted by Cullompton Rangers Football Club Youth. The event will take place on the 22nd and 23rd of July '23, featuring 140 teams competing over two days. We are proud to be part of this journey and look forward to a successful and memorable Summer Tournament.

At Adopstar, we understand the importance of nurturing young talent and supporting their passion for the sport. By sponsoring these promising age groups, we aim to provide them with an invaluable opportunity to showcase their skills, learn from their peers, and create unforgettable memories on the field. Join us in supporting these talented young athletes as they showcase their skills and passion for the game.

When the Young Lives vs Cancer 10k event faced cancellation in 2017, we stepped in to organize it, knowing its vital fundraising potential. We arranged a Battle of Britain fly-past, Exeter Chiefs inflatable, Premiership Rugby player appearances, and local bands.

Each year, we expanded the event, adding cake competitions, performers, local stalls, emergency services displays, and games. Due to Covid-19, 2020-2021 events were virtual. 2022 and 2023 saw record attendance.

However, 2023 was our final year after six successful events. We've enjoyed creating a memorable community day and raising significant funds for a cause close to our hearts. Thank you for volunteering, participating, and attending!

If you’ve ever met the Adopstar team, you’ll know that we’re rugby mad! We are so excited to announce that we are now the official sponsor of Christ Tshiunza from the Exeter Chiefs. Described as “a rising star within the modern-day game”, the 6ft 6in forward is realising his phenomenal potential. He made his full first-team debut for the Exeter Chiefs in the 2021/22 season and we can’t wait to see what this talented young player will achieve next.

We were delighted to become a platinum sponsor of the Testimonial Year for Exeter Chief’s Ben Moon. Throughout the testimonial year, Adopstar staff were lucky enough to attend some spectacular fundraising events, among them a 007 Gala Ball, a fashion show, a barn dance, changing room experiences, pre-match meal and the testimonial match on 4th September 2021. I think it’s fair to say that we all had a fantastic time celebrating the achievements of a great rugby player as well as a lovely guy!

Two businesses, one mission. We have been collaborating with The Steamer Coffee House and Kitchen to make a lasting impact on our community. They have been hosting some great family events in aid of Cullompton Family Centre. So far we have organised the Steamer's Family Bingo evening and a Harry Potter Quiz Night. Both events were highly successful, bringing families together for fun and entertainment while raising funds for a great cause. This partnership is a shining example of how local businesses can come together to support their community and make a positive difference.

When the run up to Easter arrives and your child is in hospital, the last thing on your mind would be to go out shopping for Easter Eggs. Here at Adopstar we wanted to do something a little different for Young Lives vs Cancer. We decided we would collect Easter Eggs and they would be delivered to hospitals and Home from Homes for the children, families and the Cancer nurses. With the help of donations from local businesses, schools and supermarkets we have managed to deliver thousands of Easter Eggs every year to hospitals in areas ranging fro the bottom of Cornwall to Southampton, Cardiff, Gloucester and everywhere in between! It’s amazing how something as small as an Easter Egg can bring a smile to so many faces.

The two things that we are passionate about (over and above advertising and marketing) is sports and the Cullompton community. That’s why we jumped at the opportunity to rebrand Cullompton Rugby Club’s rugby posts, which have been transformed from looking a little dated to looking fabulous. Adopstar has a long history of getting involved in local sports. Last year, we sponsored shirts for the under-18 Cullompton Rangers Football Club and we have had a long association with the Exeter Chiefs. We firmly believe that being active is an important part of life, and we support the local sporting legends of today and tomorrow whenever we can.

At Adopstar we believe in being part of building and bettering the communities in which we operate. We do our best to maintain an active role in our community, so we are happy to announce that we are sponsoring the new home and away kits for the Cullompton Rangers Youth Football Team for the 2021/2 season. Keep an eye out for the team in their smart new kit!

Four years ago, I first flew, jumping out at 15,000ft to raise money for Young Lives vs Cancer. I did it again recently, surprisingly hesitant!

Leaning from the open plane door, wind blowing, strapped to an expert, is weightless. The push off, then a minute of stomach-churning freefall at 120mph before stabilization. The parachute deploys, bringing calm for the descent, with eye-watering, ear-popping sensations.

Raising almost £500 for charity, it's an amazing experience I'll repeat, despite increasing hesitation and heart rate!

Once again this year, like every year, we had a 24 hour game marathon in support of Young Lives vs Cancer. We started playing on Saturday morning at 10am and kept going, non-stop, until 10am on Sunday morning, with lots of coffee and energy drinks consumed in the process! The whole event was streamed live via Twitch and our supporters had the chance to join us on our Discord page, commenting on our games, keeping us company, and joining in the fun. We had an initial target of raising £400, which we smashed, finally raising £450 which was more than any other year on our Long Games. A huge thank you to all our supporters and everyone that helped us make this happen.

In January 2015 members of the Adopstar team braved the shave for CLIC Sargent (now called Young Lives vs Cancer). We even had a female employee taking part – and an employee who is normally bald grow his hair for the event. It was all well worth it and raised over £1,300 for the cause!