Exeter Community Initiatives

01392 205800

Helping where it matters most

Exeter Community Initiatives is a dynamic charity working in Exeter and across Devon. We help people facing poverty, inequality and homelessness to get their lives back on track. We involve them in community projects to improve their wellbeing, increase their sense of belonging and give them the skills to succeed in life. Projects include a children's charity shop and a bike recycling scheme which both offer training and skills; mentoring to prevent homelessness and community action work.

Why the community needs us

ECI supports people by bridging the gap left by statutory services facing shrinking budgets. We try to stop the most vulnerable in our society falling between the gaps of available support. We rely heavily on our dedicated volunteers who in turn benefit from training and skill development. In 2015/16 for every £1 we were given, we created a financial return of nearly £40, achieving benefits for our community and the local economy.

Our impact on the community

Since 1993 we have run 20 projects and supported 7 of them to become independent. We currently run 6 and three children centres. Last year we helped over 1,560 people from single parents to vulnerable people looking to re-skill and get back to work. This included more than 240 families. We gave 1:1 support to 115 vulnerable adults dealing with social isolation, employment, debts and housing. Our 155 volunteers donated over 7,135 hours of their time.

Volunteers needed

We have a wide range of different volunteer roles from bike mechanics to children's groups.

What your gift could provide

£5

A volunteer's expenses to mentor a vulnerable adult

£10

Hires a room to host a workshop to build self-esteem and confidence

£35

An hour of family support to tackle poverty, parenting issues and debt

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Charity Information

Exeter Community Initiatives

Telephone: 01392 205800

Address: 148-149 Fore Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3AN

Established in: 1993

Registered charity no.: 1026229