Exeter Community Initiatives

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Exeter Community Initiatives We are a local charity, proudly supporting individuals and strengthening communities across the Exeter area.

Our mission is to foster a vibrant, connected community where everyone feels included, valued, and empowered to lead happy, healthy lives.

Sometimes, finding your way forward starts with knowing you're not alone. 💛Life can bring unexpected changes, challenges...
14/10/2026

Sometimes, finding your way forward starts with knowing you're not alone. 💛

Life can bring unexpected changes, challenges and moments when everything feels a little harder to manage.

That's where Transitions comes in.

Supporting adults aged 18+ who may be feeling vulnerable or isolated, Transitions offers workshops, peer support and coaching to help people build confidence, develop skills and create meaningful connections.

Whether it's managing anxiety, navigating change or simply finding a reason to connect with others, everyone deserves support that meets them where they are.

Because moving forward doesn't have to mean doing everything on your own.

Swipe through to discover more about Transitions and the adults we support.

🔗 Find out more: eci.org.uk/transitions

🎨 What if creativity wasn't just about making art, but about discovering what you're capable of? We bring adults with le...
07/10/2026

🎨 What if creativity wasn't just about making art, but about discovering what you're capable of?

We bring adults with learning disabilities and mental health difficulties together through art and drama.

But it's about so much more than the artwork.

It's about trying something new. Finding your voice. Building confidence. Making friends. And having a place where you feel welcome, valued and included.

Through creativity, people discover skills, express themselves and build meaningful connections.

And sometimes, those small steps lead to something extraordinary.

Swipe through to discover the people and purpose behind Magic Carpet.

📍 Weekly groups across Exeter, Exmouth and Honiton.

🔗 Find out more: eci.org.uk/magiccarpet

Every family deserves the chance to feel safe, supported and hopeful about the future. ❤️When family life becomes diffic...
01/10/2026

Every family deserves the chance to feel safe, supported and hopeful about the future. ❤️

When family life becomes difficult, knowing where to turn can make all the difference.

At ECI's Family Resource, we work alongside families with children aged 0–18 who are facing challenges and hardships, helping them develop the skills and confidence to move forward as happy, healthy families.

Behind every family we support is a unique story. Sometimes, it's about rebuilding confidence. Sometimes, it's about finding practical solutions. And sometimes, it's simply having someone who listens without judgement.

Because families don't need to navigate difficult times alone.

Swipe through to discover more about Family Resource and the difference it makes.

🔗 Find out more about our work: eci.org.uk/familyresource

🌍What if your unwanted children's things could make a difference twice? 🌍💚At Jelly, we're giving pre-loved children's cl...
25/09/2026

🌍What if your unwanted children's things could make a difference twice? 🌍

💚At Jelly, we're giving pre-loved children's clothing, toys and essentials another chance to be loved.

But we're doing more than helping families find affordable items.

We're helping reduce waste, encouraging sustainable shopping and supporting the wider work of Exeter Community Initiatives.

Every donation has potential.

Every purchase makes a difference.

And every volunteer helps keep this little Award Winning shop on Fore Street making a big impact across our community.

Good for families. Good for the environment. Good for Exeter.

Swipe through to discover why Jelly is so much more than a charity shop.

🛍️ Shop pre-loved ♻️ Donate quality items 💛 Volunteer your time

📍 Fore Street, Exeter

More info eci.org.uk/jelly

🧡How well do you know ECI?From supporting families through challenging times to helping young people build confidence, c...
23/09/2026

🧡How well do you know ECI?

From supporting families through challenging times to helping young people build confidence, championing creative expression and creating spaces where communities can connect — our work reaches people in many different ways.

But behind every project is the same belief: everyone deserves to feel supported, included and able to build a brighter future.

Swipe through to discover what our projects do and the difference they make.

💙 Family Resource 💜 Magic Carpet 💚 Transitions 🩷 Jelly 💛 Custard Town

Want to get involved? Whether you volunteer, fundraise, partner with us or simply spread the word, there’s a place for you at ECI.

👉 Find out more at eci.org.uk

🎨 Sometimes, creativity can be the start of a connection.Our Common Ground project working alongside and funded by Wellb...
18/09/2026

🎨 Sometimes, creativity can be the start of a connection.

Our Common Ground project working alongside and funded by Wellbeing Exeter, CoLab Inclusive Exeter and the Exeter Community Builders brought people from across Exeter together to create, share, learn and build new friendships through art.

Across four free workshops, 14 people created 43 unique artworks — but the impact went far beyond what was made. From discovering new creative talents to forming unexpected friendships, the sessions created a welcoming space for people to feel connected and part of their community. 💛

One participant even discovered that a neighbour of five years was sitting beside her at a workshop — and they had never met before!

👉 Read the full story and discover how creativity helped bring people together: https://ow.ly/2NMP50ZOHzZ

🌈 Come find Magic Carpet at Kaleidoscopic Minds! 🎨We’re heading to Kaleidoscopic Minds at Exeter Phoenix — and we’d love...
15/09/2026

🌈 Come find Magic Carpet at Kaleidoscopic Minds! 🎨

We’re heading to Kaleidoscopic Minds at Exeter Phoenix — and we’d love you to come along!

Join James from Magic Carpet from 11am–2pm for a hands-on printmaking workshop, where you can create your own autumnal relief prints using a traditional press and natural materials including 🍂 leaves, acorns and berries.

It’s suitable for all ages and is just one of the many creative, welcoming and neurodiversity-focused activities taking place throughout the day.

📍 Exeter Phoenix
🕚 11am–4pm
🎟️ Adults: Pay What You Can Afford from £5
🧒 Under 18s: FREE (booking required)

Come along, get creative and come and say hello to the Magic Carpet team!

👉 Book your tickets: https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/kaleidoscopic-minds/

🧡A huge thank you to St Stephen’s Church for raising money for Exeter Community Initiatives through their wonderful word...
10/09/2026

🧡A huge thank you to St Stephen’s Church for raising money for Exeter Community Initiatives through their wonderful words and piano concert.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who helped organise the event, performed, attended and made a donation. It was a lovely way to bring the community together while raising valuable funds to support our work across Exeter and Devon.

Every donation, whether large or small, helps us continue supporting individuals, families and communities across the local area.

Thank you to St Stephen’s Church and everyone involved for choosing to support ECI and helping us make a difference in our community.🧡

Do you work with volunteers in Exeter? We want to hear from you! 💬Volunteers make an incredible difference to organisati...
03/09/2026

Do you work with volunteers in Exeter? We want to hear from you! 💬

Volunteers make an incredible difference to organisations across Exeter – but we want to know what it’s really like to recruit, retain and work with volunteers.

We’re asking local organisations to take a few minutes to tell us:

💚 Why are volunteers important to you?
💚 What are your biggest volunteering challenges?
💚 What support would make a difference?
💚 Would you be interested in a quarterly volunteering network?

🎁 Plus, everyone who completes the survey can enter our prize draw to win a £25 Amazon voucher!

Your feedback will help us understand what organisations need and explore how we can better connect and support those involved in volunteering across Exeter.

📅 Deadline: Tuesday 15 September

👉 Take the survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/SzwzSCJcbp

Please share this with another organisation that works with volunteers! Exeter City Council Devon County Council Wellbeing Exeter

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148 – 149 Fore Street
Exeter
EX43AN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+441392205800

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