Taylor Wimpey donates 187 washbags to homeless people across Exeter

Taylor Wimpey Exeter has donated 187 washbags to homeless charity St Petrocks in Exeter. 

Employees of the homebuilder spent several weeks supporting the washbag initiative led by CRASH, a national charity that helps the homeless. The initiative aims to provide vulnerable people around the UK with essential toiletry items including toothpaste, shower gel and sanitary products.

A total of 187 washbags were collected by suppliers and subcontractors used by Taylor Wimpey and also employees based at the firm’s regional office in Exeter. The bags were donated to St Petrocks on 12th December.

This initiative is the latest that Taylor Wimpey has championed in support of CRASH who are one of six national charities that the developer works with each year.

Trisha Pickersgill, Chief Executive at CRASH, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have Taylor Wimpey support our mission to ensure homeless people in need have access to necessary, vital toiletry products. It has been fantastic to see so many employees take part and how the business has used its national presence to reach all corners of the UK with its donations. 

“We know these items make a real difference to vulnerable people and the teams involved should be incredibly proud of their hard work.” 

Rob Baker, Managing Director for Taylor Wimpey Exeter, said: “It’s really important for us to make positive contributions to the communities where we build new homes and the work that CRASH and St Petrocs do is such a fantastic cause to get behind, especially at Christmas time.

“We’re really proud of how the team has supported the washbag initiative and with such a large number being donated, we hope they make a real difference to those in need.”

CRASH is one of Taylor Wimpey’s national charity partners. More information can be found at www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/corporate/sustainability/responsible-and-resilient-business/charity-partnerships

For more information on CRASH and the work they do, please visit: https://www.crash.org.uk/