The annual Community Party at the Park returns to St James Park on Saturday, June 28! The event is being held in aid of the Exeter City Community Fund.
The event is free to attend, open to all and is in partnership with club partners Nevada Construction. There will be a full day of activities for the whole family starting from 11am, gates open at 10:30. Expect fun and games, player experiences, live music, food and drink and more!
The event will see the launch of the NEW Exeter City 25/26 home shirt with appearances by Exeter City Men’s and Women’s players (you can even train with the Women’s team on the inflatable pitch at 1pm!) and Grecian and Lexi Exeter City’s Mascots will be appearing during the day.
The seven organisations who will benefit from the Exeter City Community Fund are Exeter City Community Trust, Exeter Community Initiatives, Alright Mate? CiC, Exeter Leukaemia Fund, Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services, Refugee Support Devon and Onda Solidária.
Activities include street soccer and inflatable challenges, the Junior Grecians Family Zone will be open featuring games consoles, table football, large screen TV, ice creams, tea and coffee. There will also be face painting, stalls, games and competitions.
There woll also be static displays from Devon and Cornwall Police, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue. The Supporters' Trust, Exeter City Community Trust and our other charity partners will be represented and there will be a Grand Raffle with some fantastic prizes, tickets are available on the day.
There will be a bar, food options, ice cream, and candy floss available.
Schedule (Acts to be announced)
- 10:30 - Event Gates Open - DJ
- 11:00 - Event Opening - Speeches & New 25-26 Home Shirt Launch
- 11:15 - Club Shop Open and New Home Shirt Available
- 11:15 - Display - Performance area
- 11:30 - Football Activities Start – Inflatable Pitch and Target Shot
- 12:00 - Music Act - Stage
- 13:00 - Train with the ECFC Women’s Team – Inflatable Pitch
- 13:00 - Music Act - Stage
- 14:00 - Display - Performance area
- 14:45 - Show - Stage
- 15:30 - Music Act - Stage
- 16:00 - Online Auction Closes - Grand Raffle Drawn
- 16:30 - Raffle Result
- 16:45 - Music Act - Stage
- 18:00 - Event closes
Meet the Community Fund Charities
The proceed from Party at the Park go towards the Exeter City Community Fund which supports charitable organisations with activities and donations throughout the season.
Last season, thanks to the generosity of supporters, we were able to donate a total of £20,000 to our six Community Fund charities. As well as proceeds from the Party at the Park, £6,000, the football management team took part in the Exeter City Community Trust-organised half marathon with sponsorship contributing to the total. This is alongside donations collected from the Eco Cups, which see customers pay a returnable deposit, which they can choose to donate to the fund, by dropping their cups at the collecting points.
A seventh charity – Brazilian charity Onda Solidária – has been added to the group for the 2024/25 season. The charity, which works to promote social inclusion through generating opportunities in low-income communities in Brazil, is supported by the Brazilian football club Fluminense. It was Fluminense’s Laranjeiras stadium which hosted City’s famous match against Brazil in 1914 which was the start of the two clubs’ relationship, which continues to this day.
The seven organisations who benefit from the Exeter City Community Fund for the 2024/25 season are:
Alright Mate? CiC
Alright Mate? uses creative approaches to tackle mental health stigma, particularly among men. It works to break down barriers and encourage men to speak about their mental health challenges, helping to address issues like isolation, anxiety, and depression.
Devon Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services
The charity offers confidential support to survivors of rape, sexual assault and childhood sexual abuse across Devon and Torbay. It provides specialist support online, in person or by phone for all survivors of rape, sexual violence and/or abuse aged 13 and over.
Exeter City Community Trust
The partner charity of Exeter City Football Club delivers a huge range of services and activities across the Greater Exeter area, focused on helping people of all ages start well, live well and age well.
Exeter Community Initiatives (ECI)
ECI is a charity which delivers services across Exeter and Devon and is a partner of Exeter City Supporters’ Trust. Its mission is to work alongside people, families and communities to build connections, develop capacity, improve wellbeing and support each other.
Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF)
ELF provides support to patients with blood cancer and other disorders, who attend the Haematology Centre at the RD&E Hospital. It provides support to patients from diagnosis, during and after treatment, at hospital and in the community.
Onda Solidária
The South American charity works to promote social inclusion through generating opportunities in low-income communities in Brazil. It is supported by the Brazilian football club Fluminense.
Refugee Support Devon
Refugee Support Devon has a mission to support refugees and their families to ensure that they are given the protection they need, are able to settle in the community, can reach their full potential and rebuild their lives in safety and dignity.
Keep an eye out on the club website and social media next week as we announce our performers for Party at the Park!