About us

Love St Thomas CIC is a volunteer-led community association for people who live in St Thomas and the neighbourhoods west of the River Exe in Exeter. We exist to bring neighbours together, support grassroots ideas, and help local projects thrive.

What we do

Support local groups and good ideas
We offer practical support and guidance to local community groups and projects, helping them operate effectively, build capacity, and become more self-reliant.

Help with community fundraising and finances
Some local groups don’t want — or aren’t able — to run their own bank account. Where helpful, we can hold money on their behalf so they can focus on delivering activities, with funds handled securely and transparently, and with access to certain grants that require a non-private account.

St Thomas Repair Café
We run a local Repair Café where people can bring items to be fixed, learn practical skills, and enjoy a cuppa while they’re here. Repairs (and refreshments) are by donation, and there are roles for everyone — whether you repair, welcome people, help with admin, or serve refreshments.

Community resilience
We are developing a local resilience network to help communities prepare for and respond to emergencies such as flooding, extreme weather and major disruptions to essential services. The project will bring together local organisations, community venues and volunteers, creating a network of Emergency Hubs.

Events and community moments
We organise events (including our summer festival) that create shared experiences — bringing people together to socialise, enjoy entertainment, and discover what’s happening locally.