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Exeter Community Initiatives

A charity helping people to improve wellbeing & build skills, supporting families facing challenges & hardships, & helping communities to thrive.

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๐ŸŒŸ Weโ€™re Hiring โ€“ Front of House Assistants at Custard Town! ๐ŸŒŸ

Do you love working with children and families? Need flexibility around school hours?

๐ŸŽˆ Custard Town is looking for enthusiastic, friendly and reliable Front of House Assistants to help create a warm, safe and fun experience for families visiting our interactive play space for children aged 6 and under.

๐Ÿ“ Exeter
๐Ÿ•’ Variable hours available (including weekends)
๐Ÿ’ท ยฃ15.07 per hour (including holiday pay)
๐Ÿ“… Fixed-term contract up to 2 years
๐Ÿš€ Start date: 22nd June 2026

Youโ€™ll help welcome families, support play sessions, assist with refreshments and help keep Custard Town running smoothly as part of the Exeter Community Initiatives team.

โœจ Weโ€™re especially keen to hear from people who:
โ€ข Enjoy working with children and families
โ€ข Are approachable and confident with the public
โ€ข Can work weekends
โ€ข Care about inclusion, safeguarding and community

Experience in play spaces, cafรฉs, childcare or customer service is a bonus โ€” but enthusiasm and a positive attitude matter most!

๐Ÿ“Œ Closing date: 9am, 10th June
๐Ÿ“Œ Interviews: 12th June

Come and help bring imagination, play and community to life at Custard Town ๐Ÿ’›

#ExeterJobs #ChildrensJobs #FrontOfHouse #CommunityJobs #FamilyServices #PlaySpace #Exeter #HiringNow #CustardTown #ECI @custardtownexeter


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1 hours ago


๐ŸŒŸ Weโ€™re Hiring โ€“ Front of House Assistants at Custard Town! ๐ŸŒŸ

Do you love working with children and families? Need flexibility around school hours?

๐ŸŽˆ Custard Town is looking for enthusiastic, friendly and reliable Front of House Assistants to help create a warm, safe and fun experience for families visiting our interactive play space for children aged 6 and under.

๐Ÿ“ Exeter
๐Ÿ•’ Variable hours available (including weekends)
๐Ÿ’ท ยฃ15.07 per hour (including holiday pay)
๐Ÿ“… Fixed-term contract up to 2 years
๐Ÿš€ Start date: 22nd June 2026

Youโ€™ll help welcome families, support play sessions, assist with refreshments and help keep Custard Town running smoothly as part of the Exeter Community Initiatives team.

โœจ Weโ€™re especially keen to hear from people who:
โ€ข Enjoy working with children and families
โ€ข Are approachable and confident with the public
โ€ข Can work weekends
โ€ข Care about inclusion, safeguarding and community

Experience in play spaces, cafรฉs, childcare or customer service is a bonus โ€” but enthusiasm and a positive attitude matter most!

๐Ÿ“Œ Closing date: 9am, 10th June
๐Ÿ“Œ Interviews: 12th June

Come and help bring imagination, play and community to life at Custard Town ๐Ÿ’›

#ExeterJobs #ChildrensJobs #FrontOfHouse #CommunityJobs #FamilyServices #PlaySpace #Exeter #HiringNow #CustardTown #ECI @custardtownexeter


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1 hours ago

๐Ÿงนโœจ Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Youโ€™re not alone.

What if you could take control โ€” one small space at a time?

Join our 3-week Clearing Clutter & Getting Organised course and learn simple, realistic ways to:
โœ” Decide what to keep, donate or let go of
โœ” Create a space that actually works for you
โœ” Build habits to stay organised long-term

๐Ÿ“… Tuesdays 16th, 23rd & 30th June
โฐ 5:00pm โ€“ 7:00pm
๐Ÿ“ Sidmouth Guide HQ, Lawn Vista, EX10 9BB
๐Ÿ’› Start small. Feel lighter. Create space for what matters.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Book your June place now:https://exetercommunityinitiatives.beaconforms.com/form/70b798ab


1 days ago

Weโ€™re excited to welcome Custard Town to Guildhall Shopping Exeter this June! ๐ŸŽ‰

Created by @exetercommunity , Custard Town is a vibrant, safe and inclusive play space for children aged 0โ€“6 and their grown-ups, opening on Level One in the heart of Exeter city centre. ๐ŸŒˆโœจ

Designed to encourage creativity, sensory exploration and community connection, the new space will feature:
๐Ÿงธ A teddy bearsโ€™ picnic park
๐ŸŽจ A mess-free art studio
๐Ÿชฉ A mini disco space
๐Ÿ’ก Sensory play using light, sound and touch

Custard Town will be open 7 days a week, offering morning and afternoon sessions, dedicated SEN sessions, affordable pricing, monthly passes and free entry for babies under 9 months.

Families can also enjoy an on-site cafรฉ serving hot drinks and cakes, with visitors welcome to bring their own food and drinks. โ˜•๐Ÿฐ

Alongside Exeter City Council, weโ€™re proud to support this exciting new community-focused addition to Exeter city centre.

Visitors will also be welcomed by a striking new mural celebrating Devon wildlife, featuring two entwined otters, created by Exeter artist @chloefarrantart

Opening June 2026 ๐Ÿฅณ


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2 days ago

Weโ€™re excited to welcome Custard Town to Guildhall Shopping Exeter this June! ๐ŸŽ‰

Created by @exetercommunity , Custard Town is a vibrant, safe and inclusive play space for children aged 0โ€“6 and their grown-ups, opening on Level One in the heart of Exeter city centre. ๐ŸŒˆโœจ

Designed to encourage creativity, sensory exploration and community connection, the new space will feature:
๐Ÿงธ A teddy bearsโ€™ picnic park
๐ŸŽจ A mess-free art studio
๐Ÿชฉ A mini disco space
๐Ÿ’ก Sensory play using light, sound and touch

Custard Town will be open 7 days a week, offering morning and afternoon sessions, dedicated SEN sessions, affordable pricing, monthly passes and free entry for babies under 9 months.

Families can also enjoy an on-site cafรฉ serving hot drinks and cakes, with visitors welcome to bring their own food and drinks. โ˜•๐Ÿฐ

Alongside Exeter City Council, weโ€™re proud to support this exciting new community-focused addition to Exeter city centre.

Visitors will also be welcomed by a striking new mural celebrating Devon wildlife, featuring two entwined otters, created by Exeter artist @chloefarrantart

Opening June 2026 ๐Ÿฅณ


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2 days ago

โœจ Exciting news for Exeter families! โœจ

Custard Town is opening this June at Guildhall Shopping Exeter ๐Ÿงธ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿชฉ

Created for children aged 0โ€“6, Custard Town is a safe, inclusive and interactive play space where little ones can explore, imagine and play โ€” while families connect and feel part of a welcoming community.

From teddy bearsโ€™ picnics and sensory play to a mess-free art studio and mini disco, every corner of Custard Town has been designed to support creativity, development and fun โค๏ธ

Alongside daily play sessions, there will also be dedicated SEN sessions, affordable entry prices, a cosy cafรฉ space, and plenty of opportunities for families to relax and connect.

Custard Town continues the legacy of Little Exeter, building on the belief that accessible community play spaces are vital for childrenโ€™s wellbeing, early development and reducing social isolation for families.

A huge thank you to Guildhall Shopping Exeter and Exeter City Council for helping bring this exciting new space into the heart of the city.

๐Ÿ“ Opening June 2026
๐Ÿ“ Level One, Guildhall Shopping Exeter

Follow Custard Town for updates on opening dates, sessions and sneak peeks ๐Ÿ‘€

#Exeter #CustardTown #ExeterFamilies #FamilyFun #SensoryPlay PlayBasedLearning DevonFamilies InclusivePlay ExeterCommunity WhatsOnExeter GuildhallShoppingExeter
@Exeterhistoricguildhall @custardtownexeter


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2 days ago

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’› Itโ€™s nearly time for the Hannahs to run the Great West Run!

Theyโ€™ll be taking on the challenge to raise money for ECI and thereโ€™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.

๐Ÿ‘‰ 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 โ€” weโ€™re all cheering you on! ๐Ÿ‘ #GreatWestRun #CharityRun #RunForACause #SupportLocal #CommunityRun #LastMinuteSponsor #RunningChallenge #FamilySupport #RunForCharity #CheerTheRunners

@hjhulin @hannahbananascott


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3 days ago

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’› Itโ€™s nearly time for the Hannahs to run the Great West Run!

Theyโ€™ll be taking on the challenge to raise money for ECI and thereโ€™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.

๐Ÿ‘‰ 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 โ€” weโ€™re all cheering you on! ๐Ÿ‘ #GreatWestRun #CharityRun #RunForACause #SupportLocal #CommunityRun #LastMinuteSponsor #RunningChallenge #FamilySupport #RunForCharity #CheerTheRunners

@hjhulin @hannahbananascott


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3 days ago


๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’› Itโ€™s nearly time for the Hannahs to run the Great West Run!

Theyโ€™ll be taking on the challenge to raise money for ECI and thereโ€™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.

๐Ÿ‘‰ 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 โ€” weโ€™re all cheering you on! ๐Ÿ‘ #GreatWestRun #CharityRun #RunForACause #SupportLocal #CommunityRun #LastMinuteSponsor #RunningChallenge #FamilySupport #RunForCharity #CheerTheRunners

@hjhulin @hannahbananascott


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3 days ago

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’› Itโ€™s nearly time for the Hannahs to run the Great West Run!

Theyโ€™ll be taking on the challenge to raise money for ECI and thereโ€™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.

๐Ÿ‘‰ 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 โ€” weโ€™re all cheering you on! ๐Ÿ‘ #GreatWestRun #CharityRun #RunForACause #SupportLocal #CommunityRun #LastMinuteSponsor #RunningChallenge #FamilySupport #RunForCharity #CheerTheRunners

@hjhulin @hannahbananascott


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3 days ago

๐Ÿ’› Meet Katy, one of our lovely Jelly volunteers!

โ€œVolunteering at Jelly has given me so much confidence. I love being on the till, meeting customers, and chatting with people from the community. The team is so supportive and itโ€™s such a positive place to be.โ€

We are celebrating the amazing people behind Jellyโ€”and weโ€™d love a few more to join our team๐Ÿ˜Š

If youโ€™re friendly, reliable, and enjoy working with people, you could be a great fit.

๐Ÿ•’ Just 3 hours a week
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Customer-facing role

๐Ÿ‘‰ Pop in for a chat or send us a message to find out more

#volunteerinthecommunity #jellyvolunteermonth #forestreetexeter #CharityShop #MakeADifference


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1 weeks ago

๐Ÿ’› Meet Katy, one of our lovely Jelly volunteers!

โ€œVolunteering at Jelly has given me so much confidence. I love being on the till, meeting customers, and chatting with people from the community. The team is so supportive and itโ€™s such a positive place to be.โ€

We are celebrating the amazing people behind Jellyโ€”and weโ€™d love a few more to join our team๐Ÿ˜Š

If youโ€™re friendly, reliable, and enjoy working with people, you could be a great fit.

๐Ÿ•’ Just 3 hours a week
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Customer-facing role

๐Ÿ‘‰ Pop in for a chat or send us a message to find out more

#volunteerinthecommunity #jellyvolunteermonth #forestreetexeter #CharityShop #MakeADifference


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1 weeks ago

๐Ÿงนโœจ Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Youโ€™re not alone.

What if you could take control โ€” one small space at a time?

Join our 3-week Clearing Clutter & Getting Organised course and learn simple, realistic ways to:
โœ” Decide what to keep, donate or let go of
โœ” Create a space that actually works for you
โœ” Build habits to stay organised long-term

๐Ÿ“… Tuesdays 16th, 23rd & 30th June
โฐ 5:00pm โ€“ 7:00pm
๐Ÿ“ Sidmouth Guide HQ, Lawn Vista, EX10 9BB
๐Ÿ’› Start small. Feel lighter. Create space for what matters.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Book your June place now:https://exetercommunityinitiatives.beaconforms.com/form/70b798ab


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1 weeks ago

What an incredible day at Exeter Pride ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’›

We were honoured to be part of such a vibrant, joyful celebration of love, identity, community and inclusion across Exeter.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, create, connect and celebrate with us โ€” and to the amazing organisers and volunteers who made the day so special.

At ECI, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, valued and supported for who they are, and it was wonderful to stand alongside so many incredible people and organisations sharing that message.

Happy Pride from all of us at ECI ๐ŸŒˆโœจ

#ExeterPride #PrideCelebration #CommunityInclusion #PrideEvent #ExeterCommunity #CelebrateDiversity #ECIPride #LoveIsLove


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1 weeks ago

What an incredible day at Exeter Pride ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’›

We were honoured to be part of such a vibrant, joyful celebration of love, identity, community and inclusion across Exeter.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, create, connect and celebrate with us โ€” and to the amazing organisers and volunteers who made the day so special.

At ECI, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, valued and supported for who they are, and it was wonderful to stand alongside so many incredible people and organisations sharing that message.

Happy Pride from all of us at ECI ๐ŸŒˆโœจ

#ExeterPride #PrideCelebration #CommunityInclusion #PrideEvent #ExeterCommunity #CelebrateDiversity #ECIPride #LoveIsLove


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1 weeks ago


What an incredible day at Exeter Pride ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’›

We were honoured to be part of such a vibrant, joyful celebration of love, identity, community and inclusion across Exeter.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, create, connect and celebrate with us โ€” and to the amazing organisers and volunteers who made the day so special.

At ECI, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, valued and supported for who they are, and it was wonderful to stand alongside so many incredible people and organisations sharing that message.

Happy Pride from all of us at ECI ๐ŸŒˆโœจ

#ExeterPride #PrideCelebration #CommunityInclusion #PrideEvent #ExeterCommunity #CelebrateDiversity #ECIPride #LoveIsLove


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1 weeks ago

What an incredible day at Exeter Pride ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’›

We were honoured to be part of such a vibrant, joyful celebration of love, identity, community and inclusion across Exeter.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat, create, connect and celebrate with us โ€” and to the amazing organisers and volunteers who made the day so special.

At ECI, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, valued and supported for who they are, and it was wonderful to stand alongside so many incredible people and organisations sharing that message.

Happy Pride from all of us at ECI ๐ŸŒˆโœจ

#ExeterPride #PrideCelebration #CommunityInclusion #PrideEvent #ExeterCommunity #CelebrateDiversity #ECIPride #LoveIsLove


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1 weeks ago

Water Station at The Great West Run.

We needย 20 fantastic volunteersย to help us run the station and hand out water to participants as they pass.

๐Ÿ“ย Location:ย Water Station 3, Cowley Bridge Road
๐Ÿ“Œย What3Words: ///verge.shared.object
โฐย Runners expected betweenย 9:30am โ€“ 11:10am
๐Ÿ•—ย Volunteers arrive fromย 8:00amย to help set up tables, water supplies, and any ECI branding.

Itโ€™s a high-energy, feel-good morning and a brilliant way to support both the runners and our charity.


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1 weeks ago

๐Ÿงนโœจ Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Youโ€™re not alone.

What if you could take control โ€” one small space at a time?

Join our 3-week Clearing Clutter & Getting Organised course and learn simple, realistic ways to:
โœ” Decide what to keep, donate or let go of
โœ” Create a space that actually works for you
โœ” Build habits to stay organised long-term

๐Ÿ“… Tuesdays 16th, 23rd & 30th June
โฐ 5:00pm โ€“ 7:00pm
๐Ÿ“ Sidmouth Guide HQ, Lawn Vista, EX10 9BB
๐Ÿ’› Start small. Feel lighter. Create space for what matters.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Book your June place now:https://exetercommunityinitiatives.beaconforms.com/form/70b798ab


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2 weeks ago

Join local charity Exeter Community Initiatives at
Let's Chalk about Mental Health 2026

๐Ÿ“… Thursday 14th May
๐Ÿ•š 11.00 - 3.00pm
๐Ÿ“Œ Princesshay Square

See you there!


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2 weeks ago

Join local charity Exeter Community Initiatives at
Let's Chalk about Mental Health 2026

๐Ÿ“… Thursday 14th May
๐Ÿ•š 11.00 - 3.00pm
๐Ÿ“Œ Princesshay Square

See you there!


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2 weeks ago


๐ŸงกA huge thank you to Cara! ๐Ÿงก

We want to give a big shoutout to our incredible supporter Cara, who is raising money for ECI by taking on the Great West Run ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Cara is training hard to support local families across Devon, believing that strong communities start by giving people the help they need when times are tough. Her fundraising will help us continue delivering trauma-informed, person-centred support โ€” making sure every voice is heard and valued.

Every mile she runs and every pound raised is helping create real, positive change ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ‘‰ To support Cara: https://ow.ly/Bkom50YUTGu

Letโ€™s get behind her and help her smash her target!


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2 weeks ago

๐ŸงกA huge thank you to Cara! ๐Ÿงก

We want to give a big shoutout to our incredible supporter Cara, who is raising money for ECI by taking on the Great West Run ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Cara is training hard to support local families across Devon, believing that strong communities start by giving people the help they need when times are tough. Her fundraising will help us continue delivering trauma-informed, person-centred support โ€” making sure every voice is heard and valued.

Every mile she runs and every pound raised is helping create real, positive change ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ‘‰ To support Cara: https://ow.ly/Bkom50YUTGu

Letโ€™s get behind her and help her smash her target!


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2 weeks ago

๐ŸงกA huge thank you to Cara! ๐Ÿงก

We want to give a big shoutout to our incredible supporter Cara, who is raising money for ECI by taking on the Great West Run ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Cara is training hard to support local families across Devon, believing that strong communities start by giving people the help they need when times are tough. Her fundraising will help us continue delivering trauma-informed, person-centred support โ€” making sure every voice is heard and valued.

Every mile she runs and every pound raised is helping create real, positive change ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ‘‰ To support Cara: https://ow.ly/Bkom50YUTGu

Letโ€™s get behind her and help her smash her target!


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2 weeks ago


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