CoLab Exeter’s purpose is to provide a shared workspace for a range of organisations to work together effectively to address key social challenges in the city. The aim of all joint work is to improve outcomes and life chances for a wide range of people, but particularly those who are experiencing complex and multiple disadvantages, such as homelessness, domestic and sexual violence and abuse, substance misuse, (re)offending, mental ill-health and poverty, we focus our support around recovery, belonging, rehabilitation and wellbeing.
What we offer:
A friendly Welcome Team to signpost and assist people looking for support from organisations based at Colab (open 10am - 2pm Mon-Fri during Covid restrictions)
Resilient Women Programme providing specialist support to women with complex life situations as well as a small grants to assist financial disadvantages
Learning courses and activities that provide opportunities for people to make meaningful and sustainable steps towards recovery and belonging
Exeter Homeless Partnership, a city wide project involving people with lived experience and the wider community looking at solutions to end homelessness in Exeter
Volunteering opportunities
Desk space and meeting space for organisations to work together and deliver activities, learning and group work
How to get support:
Telephone 01392 202055
Through referral from other support services
Attend in person between 10am and 2pm daily (Mon-Fri) during Covid restrictions
“My time volunteering has been an amazing experience: learning new skills, re-training, sharing experiences, giving/receiving support and meeting a wonderful mix of people, who all have something to contribute. There has never been a dull moment – I have found real kindness, compassion, generosity and friendship. Volunteering at CoLab has given me the courage and confidence to follow my dreams." – Welcome Team Volunteer
"I actually felt like I was listened to and that people took me seriously". Group participant
"The sessions have given me more confidence to try new things and to move on with my life from when I was an offender. I think I’ve got more belief in myself after coming to the group". Group participant
