Key Financial Support Services 

Exmouth & East Devon

 

 

Exmouth Food Bank

• What they do: Provide emergency food parcels to people or families in need. Additionally, they can refer you to other agencies for ongoing support (e.g. housing, benefits, debt advice).

• How to get help: You need be referred by another agency. We are happy to make a referral - contact cara@esteemteam.co.uk. Alternatively, you can ask school, Citizens Advice or your GP.

 

 

 

Open Door Exmouth Community Cafe and Community Fridge

• What they do: Café offers affordable meals, free / low-cost food, and access to shared donated food (fresh & non-perishables). 

• How to get help: Mon, Wed & Fri (9:30–3pm).  No appointment is usually needed just drop in. https://opendoorexmouth.org.uk/ 

• Address: Open Door, Church St, Exmouth EX8 1PE

 

 

Open Door Exmouth Parent Hub

• What they do: A group for families with young children where you can access free nappies, clothes, snacks for children in a welcoming cafe. 

• How to get help: Thurs 10:00–12:30 (term-time). No need to book - just drop in. https://opendoorexmouth.org.uk/ 

• Address: Open Door, Church St, Exmouth EX8 1PE

 

 

 

Citizens Advice East Devon

• What they do: Free, confidential advice on benefits, debt, money & housing. East Devon Citizen’s Advice offers a Parent Support Project specially to support parents of primary aged children. 

• How to get help: Phone: 01395 265070  (or 0808 250 5703) or email enquiries@citizensadviceeastdevon.org. To refer to Parent Support Project: https://www.citizensadviceeastdevon.org/parentssupport 

 

 

 

 

East Devon District Council (EDDC) Financial Hardship Support

• What they do: Offer financial support such as hardship funds, energy / utility-bill help, and support for low-income or vulnerable residents. Also may be able to support with rent, housing issues, Council Tax support, utility support or other hardship-related help.

• How to get help: Call 01395 516551 or see https://eastdevon.gov.uk/benefits-and-support/apply-for-financial-support/

 

 

The Salvation Army Toy Bank

• What they do:  Toy Bank can provide toys for families who may be struggling to finance gifts for the children.

• How to get help: Email exmouth@salvationarmy.org.uk to make contact. 

 

 

Budleigh Salterton Community Fridge

• What they do: Offer free / low-cost food, and access to shared donated food (fresh & non-perishables). 

• How to get help: Mon 9:30–11.30am, Tue 9-12, Wed 2-4pm, Thur 9:30–11.30am, Fri  9-12, Sat  9-11am. No appointment needed - just drop in. 

• Address: Wesleys Cafe Fore St, Budleigh Salterton EX9 6NH.

 

 

The Wave Community Hub

• What they do: Cafe offers low cost food and drinks for the Littleham community and a warm friendly place to come and relax.

• How to get help: Cafe open Tuesday 9am - 3pm or call Sam on 07902 217228

• Address: Littleham Leisure Centre, Capel Ln, Exmouth, EX8 2QZ

 

 

If you live outside of this area and require support to find services in your hometown, please contact cara@esteemteam.co.uk

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Other Signposting

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MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub)
If you are worried about the safety of a child in Devon and want to
speak to someone, or if you are a child worried about your own safety,
please contact our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 0345 155
1071 or email mashsecure@devon.gov.uk and give as much information as
you can. If a child is at immediate risk contact the police on 999.

CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
Offering additional crisis support. If a child or young person (under
18) is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can now access Child
and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) 24/7. Please contact
03300 245 321 during normal hours (8am-5pm, Mon to Fri) or 0300 555
5000 outside these hours. Callers will speak to a call handler, their
call will be forwarded to a voicemail service and their message will
be returned within one hour.

PAPYRUS
A mental health charity dedicated to preventing young suicide. Call
08000684141/ Text 07860039967 for any young person who is experiencing
thoughts of suicide or for anyone who has concerns for a young person
who may be in distress. www.papyrus-uk.org

CHILDLINE
Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where
you can talk about anything. You can still speak to a counsellor every
day24/7 . www.childline.co.uk

KOOTH
An online mental wellbeing community for young people - Free, safe and
anonymous support. www.kooth.com

Useful Emergency Contact Numbers
NHS Helpline 111 Use 999 if a medical emergency

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Devon):
0808 2000 247 (24 hours) Use 999 if you are in immediate danger.

YoungMinds Crisis Messenger
For free 24/7 support across the UK if you are a young person
experiencing a mental health crisis. If you need urgent help text YM
to 85258

Samaritans (24 hours)
116 123