News

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

02 June 2026

Students gain real world construction insight on site experience day in Norwich

Students from St Ed’s college were given a valuable opportunity to experience the world of construction during a recent site visit to the Festival Park development in Norwich.

02 June 2026

£4,000 donation supports Southampton Lord Mayor’s charity fund

Persimmon Homes South Coast has donated £4,000 to the Southampton Lord Mayor’s Charity Fund, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the communities in which it builds new homes.

02 June 2026

Local children explore new development with Persimmon Homes

Pupils from The Shade Primary School, Soham were recently given a behind the scenes look at new homes close to their school, thanks to a site visit hosted by Persimmon Homes East Midlands.

02 June 2026

Plans approved for new sustainable homes in Albrighton

Persimmon Homes West Midlands has secured planning approval for 88 new homes on land east of Shaw Lane in Albrighton, delivering a sustainable new community designed to support local housing needs.

Street scene of red brick new build homes overlooking a pond

01 June 2026

First Homes Fund Scotland relaunched with up to £10,000 deposit support for first-time buyers

The Scottish Government has announced the relaunch of the First Homes Fund Scotland, offering eligible first-time buyers up to £10,000 towards a deposit when buying a home.

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01 June 2026

Biodiversity boost for Marie Weller Forest School

Persimmon Homes Midlands has donated a dove cote to Marie Weller Forest School and worked alongside GLN Landscapes, who supported the project through the provision of planters, gates, and soil for the school.

01 June 2026

Persimmon Homes becomes latest supporter of Tamworth Cricket Club

Persimmon will be the new sponsor for the Women’s and Girls cricket programme which is a key development for the club as it builds on its reputation for providing opportunities for all ages to enjoy cricket in an inclusive environment with great facilities.

29 May 2026

New homes for local people handed over in Falmouth

The developer behind the Eve Parc site in Falmouth has handed over 12 properties to a local housing association, alleviating housing need in the town.

29 May 2026

Charity on North Tyneside Celebrates Funding Win

A community interest company based in North Tyneside is celebrating after netting a £4,000 donation from a national housebuilder.

28 May 2026

Young Wishaw karting champion receives £1,000 boost from local homebuilder

Support will help rising racer compete in senior category after championship-winning year

28 May 2026

Show homes opens to house hunters in Doncaster

Homebuyers are being invited to see what homes will look like on a development on the outskirts of Doncaster.

28 May 2026

Persimmon wins big at Newcastle College Awards

Persimmon Homes have won big at Newcastle College Apprenticeship Awards, taking home three prestigious accolades.

28 May 2026

Community hub celebrates donation from housebuilder that will transform outdoor area

A volunteer-run cafe and community space is celebrating after receiving a donation from Persimmon Homes.

28 May 2026

Persimmon East Wales supports Keep Roath Tidy with £1,000 donation

Persimmon Homes East Wales has donated £1,000 to community group Keep Roath Tidy to support its ongoing work improving green spaces and enhancing the local environment in Cardiff.

28 May 2026

End of an era as Persimmon stalwarts retire after nearly 60 years of service

Alison Paton and Craig Watson step down after helping build one of Scotland’s leading homebuilders.

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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 and looking forward to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Keep an eye out for future athlete appearances, competitions and challenges.

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