Promoting Social Inclusion by Enabling Individuals and Developing Communities
New Vacancy at ECI
Tuesday 1st July 2008
Finance and Administration Manager post. To oversee the financial management and general administration of a local charity which develops and manages a range of community projects. Click here to find out more.
ECI continues to meet the requirements of the Investors in People Standard
Friday 27th June 2008
ECI recently underwent its first three-yearly Investors In People (IIP) review, successfully meeting all key aspects of the award. The IIP Standard helps organisations to improve performance and realise objectives through the management and development of their people (both paid staff and volunteers). The review found that ECI is continually improving and growing in this area.
The report noted: ‘It is always pleasing when undertaking an Investors in People review to find that an organisation is really committed to continuous improvement. Too many firms tend to stand still. Exeter Community Initiatives (ECI) is certainly not one of them.’
The assessor also commented: ‘During this review I found a charity that is happy to examine the way that it operates and is continually looking for ways to develop. One of the real strengths of ECI is the positive, friendly and supportive working environment. There is openness, trust and mutual respect. People enjoy working there’.
ECI Newsletter
Wednesday 12th March 2008
Click here to read our latest Newsletter which highlights exciting new developments and gives the low down on our existing projects, staff changes and includes an article on the future of ECI. This newsletter can be downloaded from the publications page.
The CARD PORCH Project's Spring newsletter
April 22nd 2008
Click here to read the latest CARD and PORCH Newsletter. This letter can also be downloaded from the publications page.
The Launch of the St Sidwell’s Centre as an Independent Organisation
Tuesday 8 th April 2008
Today, St Sidwells celebrated their departure from Exeter Community Initiatives, to become an independent organisation. St Sidwells were delighted to welcome Dame Suzi Leather, a former ECI trustee and the first Chair of St Sidwell’s Centre, and now Chair of the Charity Commission, to formally launch the new organisation, with a party at the St Sidwells Centre this afternoon. More than 50 guests representing a range of local organisations, funders, and user groups joined Project Committee members, staff and volunteers at the Launch party, to celebrate St Sidwell’s success so far whilst looking towards its future.
ECI wishes Anderson Jones, Steve Barriball and the rest of the staff and trustee team all the very best for their future as well. However, ECI is not saying a complete goodbye, as St Sidwell’s will continue to receive some management and wider support in the short-term to help manage its transition to independence.
Read ECI's new 3 year strategy 2008- 2011
Thursday 13th March 2008
ECI approves new three-year strategy. This includes an increasing focus on facilitation and consultancy work, and continued emphasis on supporting the development of new projects such as the proposed Beacon Heath Community Project.
Please see the strategy for more details. The strategy can also be downloaded from the publications page.
PORCH 'Evaluation of Pilot' Report and Event 
Tuesday 26th February 2006
PORCH held an event to mark the initial 18month pilot period of the project. The event showcased what had been achieved by the project so far, and also served as a launch for the merger of CARD and PORCH as an amalgamated support service. More information will be available about the merger in due time.
Until then, to read the Evaluation report, please click here.
Homelessness Collaboration ‘Client Audit Launch’
Thursday 31st January 2008
The Homelessness Collaboration held a Launch event for the final report of the recently undertaken Client Audit and focus groups. This was a great opportunity to hear the findings and discuss how to take these forward. With over 60 people attending, from a variety of the Homelessness organisations within the Exeter area, this allowed for a great arena to jointly probe at finding practical solutions to the Homelessness issue in the Exeter area.
Click here to read the final report on the views of Homeless and Vulnerably Housed people in Exeter.
"My Neighbourhood"
December 12th 2007
Click here to read about an initiative led by Exeter City Council in partnership with Exeter Community Intitiatives and Exeter CVS
Read ECI's 2007 Annual Review online
September 11th 2007
Our 2007 Annual Review has been published and is available to view online. It includes details of new developments such as the Flying Start Children's Centre and the Homelessness Collaboration, as weil as updates on current projects, including CARD, PORCH and St Sidwells.
The Review also includes a breakdown of ECI's finances for the year, a list of our funders and contact details of ECI projects.
To view the Annual Review, go to the 'Publications' page of the website.
Flying Start Children's Centre website now online
August 30th 2007
Click on the picture to the left to access the Flying Start website. This section will include information on the centre, staff contact details, useful links, the Flying Start leaflet and newsletter. Some of the content is on line now and the rest will follow shortly.
The centre is a 'virtual centre' with an office base at St Sidwell's Centre and links across the city with services for children under the age of five. It covers the wards of St James, St David's, Newtown, and Duryard and its role is to promote opportunities for children in Central Exeter.
New free Social Inclusion e-Newsletter
June 28th 2007
ECI, in partnership with Red Door Associates, are co-editing a monthly e-newsletter with features and articles about issues surrounding social exclusion. The first edition went out at the start of June. For further info, or to subscribe to the newsletter, go to the Open Hearts, Open Minds website. For details about the handbook which the newsletters refer to, see here. This newsletter has been made possible by funding from NLDC and from DEFRA via Devon County Council.
