Instow’s natural beauty depends on all of us.

Situated on an estuary in North Devon where the rivers Taw and Torridge meet, our picturesque beach is a haven for everyone to enjoy.

Our mission

Instow Sands CIC has been established to strengthen the community of Instow by delivering practical projects that improve the local environment while creating opportunities for people to work together.

Our mission is:

  • To provide opportunities for people to become involved in community-based projects where all age groups and abilities can participate and benefit.
  • To benefit residents, visitors and businesses by addressing issues impacting the quality of life and economy of Instow
  • To deliver practical projects to maintain the beach at a safe level through work-parties and the hire of heavy machinery and personnel,
  • To assist with information dissemination and to create improved communication between the various stakeholders of this Site of Special Scientific Interest.
  • To foster community spirit by bringing people of all ages together, both locally and beyond through organising working parties and social events,
    and to keep Instow and our beach a haven for residents young and old, for visitors and for dog-walkers, where children can play and build sandcastles or where we can quietly sit and watch the sun set over Appledore.

How you can help

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Make a donation

Your gift will help fund community-based projects and the equipment and machinery needed, and it will help foster community spirit by bringing people together through organised events to keep Instow looking its best.

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Join the Sand Action Group on a targeted event

Once a month, volunteers meet for targeted projects such as clearing the pavements of sand or weeding the borders and gutters, keeping Instow looking its best. Bring a shovel, broom or gardening tools and come along to lend a hand.

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Make a donation

Your gift will help fund community-based projects and the equipment and machinery needed, and it will help foster community spirit by bringing people together through organised events to keep Instow looking its best.

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Join the Sand Action Group on a targeted event

Once a month, volunteers meet for targeted projects such as clearing the pavements of sand or weeding the borders and gutters, keeping Instow looking its best. Bring a shovel, broom or gardening tools and come along to lend a hand.

Upcoming events

Come and be part of what we do.

Help us keep Instow beautiful

Donations will fund community-based projects and the equipment and machinery needed. This will help foster community spirit by bringing people together through organised events to keep Instow looking its best. As a not-for-profit company, our time is given for free, so whatever you give goes straight to fund our projects.

Donate now

Latest news

Updates from Instow, the beach and the people working to protect it.

Get in touch

Questions, ideas, or want to volunteer? We would be glad to hear from you.