Exeter Community Initiatives

02/06/2026

🧡Not everyone can give money.
But many people can give kindness, time, encouragement, or support.

At Exeter Community Initiatives, volunteers help create real change across our community — and even a small contribution matters.

Whether you have one hour a month or want to get more involved, we’d love to hear from you ❤️

Comment “VOLUNTEER” or send us a DM.

28/05/2026

💭 Does anxiety stop you doing the things you want to do?

Our Feel the Fear course is designed to help you better understand anxiety and build practical tools to manage it. Across 3 supportive weekly workshops, we’ll explore:

✨ The science behind anxiety
✨ Fight / flight / freeze responses
✨ Identifying personal triggers
✨ Practical coping strategies
✨ Gradual ways to face fears with confidence

📅 Thurs 2nd, 9th & 16th July
⏰ 1pm – 4pm
📍 St John’s Court, St John’s Road, Exmouth EX8 4DD

💛 Adults only | Free course | Booking essential

👉 Book your place here: https://exetercommunityinitiatives.beaconforms.com/form/f7a3f48b

27/05/2026

💬 Ever witnessed something that didn’t feel right… but weren’t sure how to respond?

This is an engaging and practical Bystander Training Workshop delivered by University of Exeter as part of their Exe-Change the Norm programme.

Delivered by as part of the Exe-Change the Norm programme, this interactive session will explore:

✨ The bystander approach
✨ Microaggressions & inequality
✨ Barriers to speaking up
✨ Positive intervention tools
✨ Real-life practice scenarios

📅 Wed 24th June
⏰ 10am – 12:30pm
📍 Exeter Innovation Hub, Princesshay, Exeter

Together, we can help create safer, more inclusive communities 💛

👉 Booking essential: https://www.eci.org.uk/events/bystander-training-workshop

26/05/2026

📅Do you know about our FREE courses?
If you’re going through change, feeling isolated, or just want to build new skills and confidence, our Transitions courses can help.

✅ 1‑1 coaching to set goals and plan your next steps
✅ Small group workshops on wellbeing, independence, and life skills
✅ Social meetups to connect with others and build support networks

Take the first step — you don’t have to do it alone.

📅 Find out more & sign up here: https://www.eci.org.uk/courses

25/05/2026

🎉 We did it! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported The Hannah’s fundraiser for Exeter Community Initiatives. Because of your incredible generosity we reached our £1,500 target!

A special shoutout and thank you to who raised an incredible £280 extra for our Family Resource Project 👏 Your hard work and support made such a difference, and it’s so appreciated.

From every donation to every share and word of encouragement, your support means so much and will make a real difference in our community. Special thanks to all our supporters who helped make this possible 🙌

Feeling incredibly grateful, proud, and inspired by what we can achieve together. 💪✨

If you’re feeling inspired to fundraise get in touch [email protected] if we can do it you can too 🧡

24/05/2026

24/05/2026

Today is the day! thank you to everyone that has supported us, donated and here to cheer us on! you go girls!

24/05/2026

🏃‍♀️💛 It’s Today! Good Luck Hannah's!

There’s still time to show your support.

Last-minute sponsorships and donations are hugely appreciated and will help support local people and families across our community.

👉 Sponsor the Hannah's here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/hannah-scott-1768311513365?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=020

Good luck Hannah's — we’re all cheering you on! 👏

23/05/2026

🏃‍♀️💛 It’s nearly time for the Hannahs to run the Great West Run!

They’ll be taking on the challenge to raise money for and there’s still time to show your support.

Last-minute sponsorships and donations are hugely appreciated and will help support local people and families across our community.

👉 Sponsor the Hannah's here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/hannah-scott-1768311513365?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=020

Good luck Hannah's — we’re all cheering you on! 👏