Exeter Community Initiatives (ECI) is a registered charity and limited company that was set up in 1993 to improve the quality of life for people and communities in the Exeter area and to increase their self-esteem, confidence and skills.

Since 1993 ECI has made a significant contribution to the wellbeing of some of Exeter's most vulnerable residents. Please help us maintain this excellent record. Learn more about how to support ECI

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ECI now recruiting - Development Worker

EXETER COMMUNITY INITIATIVES 
Development Worker
21 hours per week
£22,221 - £23,708 pro rata (pay award pending)
plus 5% employer pension

Closing date:  12 noon 7th April Interview date: TBC

Flying Start Children's Centre Now Recruiting - 2 Community Development Workers

FLYING START CHILDREN’S CENTRE
Community Development Worker (2 posts)
24 hours per week
£22,221 - £23,708 pro rata
plus 5% employer pension

Closing date:   12 noon on  12th April  Interview date: 28th April

VCS Assembly March 2010

Tuesday 23 March 2010 from 10am-4pm

at Old Heathcoat School Community Centre,

81 King Street,

Tiverton EX16 5JJ

This is an opportunity to meet and network with other Voluntary & Community Organisations from around the county, gather information and share ideas and solutions.

Flying Start - Now recruiting a Family Support Work Manager

Family Support Work Manager Maternity Cover
18 hours per week
£26,276 pro rata
plus 5% employer pension contribution

Closing date:   12 noon on 18th March     Interview date: 31st March

Devon's VCS Annual Assembly 2010

ECI's Director, Alistair Macintosh, is the Chair of Devon (Voluntary & Community Sector) Consortium and he will be chairing Devon's second Annual Assembly on:

 

Tuesday 23 March 2010 from 10am-4pm

at Sunningmead Community Centre, Lazenby Road, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 4AL

Little Stars Launch

A new International Mother and Toddler Group open’s its doors in Central Exeter.

Devon United Women and Flying Start Children’s Centre are hosting the launch of Little Stars, a new group for women of all nationalities and their under 5s. The launch will be in the Old Chapel at St Sidwell’s Centre, Sidwell Street, on Wednesday 3rd February, between 1.00 and 3.00 p.m. There will be food, crafts and a chance to share children’s songs from around the world. All women and their preschool children are welcome.

 

Young Parents - new schedule of events

Young Parents leaflet

Growing Success!

ECI’s Harvest food-growing project has been awarded three years’ funding from the Lottery’s Local Food Fund.  Recruitment is under way for Harvest Project Workers and the project will commence activities in April. 

Click here for recruitment information

We are also looking to recruit people to get involved in the project. Whether you are a ‘seasoned’ grower or a complete beginner, whether you are interested in volunteering to help others to grow food, or want some guidance yourself, please get in touch.

Beacon Heath Community Project - Wassail Celebration Day

Sunday 17th January from 4pm - 5.30pm

Go to Mincinglake Valley Park Orchard (Calthorpe Road Entrance), Exeter to join in the Wassail Celebration Day.

'Wassail' is a fun, free event singing and toasting the health of the apple trees. There will be singers from the Wren Music Trust group ROOTS. Remember to wear sensible, warm outdoor clothes, bring lanterns, things to bang (pots & pans etc) and your singing voice!

For more information, contact Eve Malster (Beacon Heath Community Worker) on 07910 264862 eve@eci.org.uk

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