News

Here you will find all the latest news from new development launches to our charity donations.

06 December 2024

Central Land and Planning Manager bags industry award

A Land and Planning Manager in our Central team has taken home the title of Young Property Professional of the Year at the Insider Midlands Young Property Professionals Awards.

Central Land and Planning Manager bags industry award

05 December 2024

Rhoose development will “help alleviate housing crisis”

Plans to deliver over 300 new homes in Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan, have been unveiled, marking a significant step forward in tackling the area’s housing shortage

05 December 2024

11 new apprentices have been welcomed at the Persimmon Construction Academy in Pontyclun

In an innovative partnership with Bridgend College, Persimmon’s Construction Academy trains young people with the aim of plugging the widening skills gap in the construction industry.

04 December 2024

West Midlands team featured on careers and sustainability panel at Telford school

A Telford-based school has recently hosted our West Midlands team, who were featured on a panel discussing careers and sustainability.

03 December 2024

Burntwood Victoria FC nets £2,000 donation thanks to West Midlands team

A football club in Burntwood has received a £2,000 donation from our West Midlands team as part of our Community Champions initiative.

Burntwood Victoria FC nets £2,000 donation thanks to West Midlands team

03 December 2024

Midlands team offers £1,000 cash boost to New Tunnel Hill Riding Stables

A Northampton-based riding stables has secured a £1,000 donation from our Midlands team, helping them to fund entry fees and travel costs for competitive events in the sport.

Midlands team offers £1,000 cash boost to New Tunnel Hill Riding Stables

03 December 2024

Safety posters designed by school pupils are first class

Artistic pupils from two Hethersett primary schools have created safety posters for a construction site close to their schools.

Safety posters designed by school pupils are first class

03 December 2024

370 energy efficient homes approved

A new community offering 370 new homes at Terriers Farm in High Wycombe has been approved by members of Buckinghamshire Council.

370 energy efficient homes approved

02 December 2024

Application submitted for Warminster infrastructure

The developer behind the Jubilee Gardens site in Warminster has submitted its plans for public green spaces to Wiltshire Council for approval.

29 November 2024

Central team works with local police to prevent anti-social behaviour

Our Central team has worked with Warwickshire Police to prevent anti-social behaviour in the Atherstone area by installing a gate on the public right of way.

Warwickshire Police

29 November 2024

Central team completes deal to progress brownfield development in Wednesbury

Our Central team has completed the purchase of land to unlock a community of 105 new homes in Wednesbury, at the former Phoenix Collegiate site.

Wednesbury

27 November 2024

Argyle Pride scores £1,000 donation from Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon

Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon has donated £1,000 to Argyle Pride - the Official LGBTQ+ Supporters Group of Plymouth Argyle Football Club - as part of its Community Champions initiative.

Argyle Pride

27 November 2024

Persimmon Homes Severn Valley donates £2,000 to Tewkesbury Foodbank

Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has donated £2,000 to Tewkesbury Foodbank as part of its Community Champions initiative.

Tewkesbury Foodbank

27 November 2024

South Midlands team shows support to Stratford Family Club

A family group in Stratford upon Avon that works to fight social isolation in parenthood has secured a £1,000 donation from our South Midlands team, helping them to expand their services in and around the community.

27 November 2024

New school name in recognition of Weston’s proud aviation history

A new 630-pupil primary school being built to service a growing Weston-super-Mare community has been given a name which reflects both its location and the town’s rich aviation heritage.

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Supporting your communities

At Persimmon we're proud to support our local communities. Our Community Champions programme was established in 2015 and has already donated more than £3 million to over 3,500 good causes across Great Britain. We also run a range of community events as part of our ongoing partnership with Team GB, along with other great initiatives. 

 

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Our hugely successful Community Champions programme has already donated more than £1 million to good causes in England, Wales and Scotland. Whilst the programme is running, each of our regional offices makes a donation of up to £6,000 every quarter to local organisations.

Persimmon Homes official partner with Team GB

We're proud to be one of Team GB's official brand partners. Discover some of the exciting content created for this year's Paris 2024 Olympic Games, from athlete appearances to competitions and challenges.

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