ECI news
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
ECI now recruiting - Admin & Project Support Worker
25 hours per week
£14,733 to £16,054 pro rata
plus 5% employer pension contribution
Closing date: 12 noon on 8th March Interview date: 24th 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.
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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.
ECI now recruiting - Project Workers and Project Coordinator - Click on this headline for information on all positions
Harvest Project Workers (2 posts)
Full-time (2 x 37 hours per week – job shares welcome)
£22,221 - £23,708 per annum
plus 5% employer pension
Closing date for all posts: 12 noon on Thursday 11th February
Harvest interview date: Thursday 25th February
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
PORCH - Successful funding bids
We have been awarded a grant of £121,775 for the PORCH Project from the government’s Hardship Fund. This grant covers the period from 1st October 2009 to 30th September 2010. We have also been awarded £10,000 from Exeter City Council for the same period.
For more information on the Hardship Fund, Community Development Foundation or the Office of the Third Sector, please click on the logos below to view their relevant websites.
Flying Start - Dads & Littl'uns Playgroup
Dads & Littl'uns is a playgroup based in the city centre catering for Dads and their pre-school children. They meet at The Palace Gate Centre every Thursday from 10.00 – 12.00.
Flying Start Job Club - Launch
PLEASE NOTE - Unfortunately, the Job Club launch has been postponed and will go ahead on Wednesday 3rd February from 10.30 - 12.30.
It will be held at St Sidwell’s Community Centre in the Old Chapel Room between 10.30 and 12.30.
Attending the launch will be advisors from Job Centre Plus, Child Care Referrals, Tax Credits, and advice on CV’s and back to work Training courses to help guide you back into work from a range of different angles.
ECI's Winter Newsletter is now available for viewing
The Winter 2009 ECI Newsletter has recently been produced and is available for viewing. This edition covers all ECI's activity over the last quarter with upcoming events and news.
ECI now recruiting - Treasurer
Exeter Community Initiatives (ECI) is a registered charity limited by guarantee (Charity No: 1026229) we are looking for an enthusiastic person to join the voluntary Board of Trustees as Treasurer to take on this very rewarding role.
We are seeking someone who is:
• A qualified accountant or has a strong financial background
• A strategic thinker.
• Experienced in Charity or Business sector
• Keen to support their local community
• Able to offer approximately one day per month
