Taylor Wimpey Exeter has donated a collection of pre-loved corporate clothing to St Petrock’s, a leading homelessness charity in Exeter, to help support people preparing for interviews and taking steps towards employment.

The donation includes a range of smart clothing items gifted by Taylor Wimpey employees, which will now be made available to individuals accessing St Petrock’s services. The clothing will help ensure those attending interviews or starting new roles have access to professional attire, boosting confidence and removing a potential barrier to employment.

St Petrock’s works across Exeter and the surrounding area to support people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity, providing practical assistance, advice and opportunities to help individuals rebuild their lives. 

The services they provide include providing clothing, sleeping bags, food and showers for people sleeping rough, through to help accessing housing, healthcare and simply providing a friendly listening ear. They also have a growing portfolio of supported housing for people recovering from having been homeless.

The donation forms part of Taylor Wimpey Exeter’s ongoing commitment to supporting local charities and community organisations.

Sophie Rose Napper, Head of Fundraising & Engagement, said: “We are incredibly grateful for this generous donation. Thanks to the support of Taylor Wimpey Exeter, we can provide interview clothing that helps job seekers feel confident, make a positive first impression, and take an important step towards employment. Almost all our services for rough sleepers are funded by the generosity of the local community, and this donation will make a real difference to people looking for work.”

Emma Smith, Sales and Marketing Director at Taylor Wimpey Exeter, said: “We are delighted to support the important work of St Petrock’s through this donation. Employment can be a vital step towards stability and independence, and we hope these clothing items will help individuals feel confident and prepared as they pursue new opportunities.”

To find out more about St Petrocks and their work, please visit: https://stpetrocks.org.uk/ 

Taylor Wimpey is building new homes in Exeter at Lunar Rise in Devon, at Cranbrook, at Fortibus Fields at Apsham Grange and at Brook Vale in Dawlish,