Sadly, figures show that last year saw the highest number of rough sleepers ever recorded on the streets of Exeter. Well over 200 people experienced rough sleeping over the 12 months.

We are under more pressure from people in need of our services than ever before and our staff are working hard to support people who rely on us as a lifeline.

How you can help

If you enjoy scones, cream and jam as much as Naomi Cleaver, who is the star of our summer campaign, you might be interested in devouring a few to help us!

If you run a cafe or restaurant, you can help by becoming one of our venue partners. There’s no requirement for a donation, but a contribution of a proportion of your takings, would be very much appreciated!

We'll promote you here - and across our social media platforms - if you sign up! See below for how to do this.

Local residents can get involved, either by visiting one of the venues listed, or running a cream tea event themselves for their family and friends and making a donation of their choice to St Petrock's.

Businesses that operate during weekdays are welcome to get involved too. An event during the week is very welcome!

Posters

We’d be really grateful if you would display our downloadable poster (see link below) in prominent places, such as on tables, to help promote the event.

Downloadable poster: https://stpetrocks.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/St-Petrocks-Big-Cream-Tea-A4-Poster-002-1.pdf

We’re also getting some printed, so if you’re in the city centre, we’d be happy to deliver a few to you.

Photos of your events

We’d also love to see your #StPetrocksBigCreamTea photos so please do post them online!

Regular donations help us even more!

NB. If you’re in a position to contribute on a regular basis, we would be enormously grateful. Monthly donations help us plan our services with greater confidence.

To help us support homeless people in Exeter please email claire@stpetrocks.org.uk so we can promote your event and business across our social media channels.

Get your St Petrock's Big Cream Tea here!

Our sincere thanks go to the hospitality venues and cafes who are supporting St Petrock’s Big Cream Tea. These are:

Dove Cafe (event Tues 4 July, 10.30am to 2pm)

Colab (event 10am-midday, Wed 5 July

Lloyds Lounge (cake all week, starting 3 July)

Fursdon (2pm-5pm, Thu 6 July)

Canonteign Falls (Sat 8 and Sun 9 July)

John Lewis (Sat 8 and Sun 9 July)

The Glorious Art House (Sat 8 and Sun 9 July)

Parklife Heavitree (Sat 8 and Sun 9 July)

Eat On The Green (Sat 8 and Sun 9 July)

How On Earth (Sat 8 July only)

Chococo (Sat 8 and Sun 9 July)

Boston Tea Party (Sat 8 and Sun 9 July)

Mango's (Sat 8 and Sun 9 July)

A huge thank you too, to the following businesses, who are running cream tea events for their staff!

EE (Exeter)

Ian Walker Family Law and Mediation Solicitors

Photo credit: www.freeridemedia.co.uk

Our heartfelt thanks to:

- Our star, Naomi Cleaver, designer, author and television presenter

- Rebekah Horton of Charitable Waves for film production

- Fran McElhone of Freeridemedia for photography

All donated their time and expertise for free in association with this campaign.