Our Community Projects
Newton Abbot Community Interest Company (the CIC) has grown over the past 15 years, delivering projects across Newton Abbot's communities.
You can find out more about the work of the CIC and current projects below.
Whilst Newton Abbot CIC was originally established to deliver the Newton Abbot & District Community Plan published in 2008, our work is now broader than the projects of the original Plan, and focuses on three core areas:
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Management of community centres and core project activities;
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Supporting other organisations with their activities;
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Asking people for their views and suggestions about how to change or improve the town.
The community fridge is located outside the main entrance of the Courtenay Centre, in Newton Abbot. It's accessible 24/7 and open to everyone.
The Courtenay Centre community garden is an outdoor space which people can use for events and activities.
We work with the Buckland Support to run a weekly drop in service to give the local community help at a time you might need it. We work with Citizens Advice, Teign Housing, Exeter Energy and others to provide support with anything you may need including benefits, debt, housing issues, homelessness, loneliness and anxiety.
The Courtenay Centre provides support for refugees and Ukrainians arriving in the local community.
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Gardening Projects
Newton Abbot CIC runs a variety of community gardening projects around the town including in the green space in the middle of Penn Inn Roundabout. If you would like to get involved contact us now
Time to Play
Join our friendly Baby and Toddler Group every Friday at the Courtenay Centreduring term time, 10am to mid day. Enjoy fun activities, toys, and crafts for little ones, plus a chance for parents and carers to connect in a welcoming space. Refreshments are provided, making it a relaxed and enjoyable morning for all.
Parent/Carer Peer Support
Our Parent/Carer peer Support Group meet every Thursday from 10:00 to 11:30 open to parents and carers of children of all ages. It offers a supportive environment where participants can share their experiences, build connections, and access resources from relevant organisations. The sessions are peer-led. The group is free to attend, and complimentary refreshments are provided.