Community Fund donation helps local hospice care

The Pinhoe & Broad Clyst Friends of Hospice has become the latest recipient of a charity donation from the Barratt and David Wilson Homes Community Fund.

The Fund donates £1,000 each month to a charity or organisation and the new scheme is part of the company’s pledge to strengthen its ties with the areas in which it is building new homes.

The group is one of the first recipients of the new fund and the charity has a special place in the heart of one Barratt Homes employee, Matt Bennett, who nominated the charity for the donation.

“The charity provides a valuable service in the area are we are pleased to be able to help its fundraising efforts for 2019,” said Matt.

The focus of fundraising for the charity this year is an event at the Guild Hall in Exeter on Saturday October 5th. “Every single penny we raise goes towards patient care at the hospice which is a valued service for those who need help,” said Wendy Manvill chair person of the Pinhoe & Broad Clyst Friends of Hospice.

Huw Llewellyn, managing director of Barratt Homes in Exeter, said: “Being able to support charities like this is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do. The charity provides such a valuable service to families and we are pleased to be able to make this contribution to its work.”

Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes in Exeter also supports the Exeter Foundation and is inviting charities and organisations to apply for one of its monthly grants. Organisations can apply by emailing exetercharity@barratthomes.co.uk with details of your charity or organisation and how the donation would benefit the local community and improve lives.