Charles Church has donated £1,200 to Exmouth RFC’s Under 12s girls’ team.

The funding comes from our Community Champions scheme, run in conjunction with our sister company Persimmon Homes, which sees £700,000 awarded to good causes and much-valued organisations across Britain. The donation will be used to purchase new kits and equipment.

Founded in the nineteenth century, the club has 5 female teams, ranging from Under 12s to its senior Women’s squad, with current club players playing at County level, for College Academy squads, and in the England U18’s development squad.

2025 not only saw Exmouth Rugby Club celebrate 150years, but also the Women’s Rugby World Cup which lifted the profile of women’s rugby and increased participation. Alongside the female section, the club has 3 senior men’s teams, Colts, and 12 further junior teams all playing at Royal Avenue, Exmouth.  

Some nearby Charles Church sites include Monkton Heathfield (Castle Grove) and Paigton (The Orchards). We are due to submit proposals to bring a small scheme of 77 new homes to Sidmouth in the coming weeks.

Persimmon Homes has a significant presence in East Devon, with two outlets at Broadclyst on the outskirts of Exeter as well as being one of the main builders behind the Cranbook new town, with prices starting at £240,000.

Commenting, Stacey Harris – South West Sales Director for Charles Church and Persimmon Homes – said:

“Our Community Champions scheme has a proud history of supporting local sports clubs, particularly its youngest members, and we a pleased to once again do this through this donation to Exmouth RFC Under 12s Girls.

“It is really impressive to see how rugby provision for girls has proven so popular in Exmouth and wish the team every success for the future.”

Amelia King, who helps look after Exmouth RFC Under 12s Girls, added:

“We are incredibly grateful to Persimmon Homes and Charles Church for their support shown to our U12 girls and local grassroots rugby.

“Their backing has helped to ensure our ever-growing number of passionate girls have the opportunity to compete and represent Exmouth Rugby Club in a high-quality new kit.  The girls will be wearing their kit with pride both on and off the pitch.”