News

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

23 September 2026

Customers praise local housebuilder for an “extremely positive” move to Northampton

Delighted Persimmon Homes customers Graeme and Michelle have praised the housebuilder for delivering an “extremely positive” experience throughout their homebuying journey at Harlestone Grange in Northampton.

Customers praise local housebuilder for an “extremely positive” move to Northampton

23 September 2026

Community donation funds the sustainable future of local village hall in Newbold Verdon

Persimmon Homes North Midlands has donated £5000 to St James Newbold Verdon Village Hall in Leicestershire through its Community Champions scheme.

Community donation funds the sustainable future of local village hall in Newbold Verdon

23 September 2026

Latest approval for major Weston housing development

The housebuilder behind the popular Haywood Village scheme in Weston-super-Mare has secured planning permission for the latest phase at the site.

Latest approval for major Weston housing development

23 September 2026

Plans submitted for 90 much-needed new homes in Aveley

Plans for 90 new energy-efficient homes for Thurrock have been submitted by the Essex region,

Plans submitted for 90 much-needed new homes in Aveley

23 September 2026

Scout group receives £2,000 boost for roof repairs

A Suffolk Scout group that provides activities and adventures for more than 65 young people each week has received a £2,000 donation from the Suffolk region.

Scout group receives £2,000 boost for roof repairs

21 September 2026

Cheering on White Notley Bees for second year

A grassroots girls' football team has brand new kits for the season ahead thanks to a £1,200 donation from the Essex region.

Cheering on White Notley Bees for second year

20 September 2026

Sales Advisor takes to the skies for Muscular Dystrophy UK charity

Kelly Rees, Sales Advisor for out South Midlands region, has taken on a thrilling challenge as part of a team of 20 to raise almost £13,000 for Muscular Dystrophy UK.

18 September 2026

Showing support for Saltash school

Cornwall’s biggest housebuilder has donated £2,000 to Burraton Community Primary School.

18 September 2026

Local Football Club Scores with £3,000 donation

A York grass-roots football club is celebrating after netting a donation from our Yorkshire region.

17 September 2026

Persimmon serves up support for Caerphilly Tennis Club

Caerphilly Tennis Club has received a £1,500 donation from Persimmon Homes East Wales through the Community Champions programme.

Caerphilly tennis club

17 September 2026

£13,000 raised for men’s mental health charity

A charity golf day held by Persimmon Homes South Midlands has raised more than £13,000 for a national men’s mental health charity through a charity golf day.

17 September 2026

Show home opens to house hunters in Flitwick

Our Midlands region is welcoming house hunters to its newly opened four bedroom ‘Hexton’ show home at their Saxon Woods development on Steppingley Road in Flitwick.

16 September 2026

New properties handed to housing association at major Weston site

The housebuilder behind the Haywood Village development in Weston-super-Mare and a local housing provider have celebrated the latest handover of homes there.

16 September 2026

Wantage welcomes new Affordable Homes for local people

Wessex has handed over the latest tranche of homes to a local housing provider.

16 September 2026

Community donation helps North Northamptonshire Veggie Patch tackle food poverty

Persimmon Homes Midlands has donated £3000 to The Daylight Centre Fellowship through its Community Champions scheme in support of their Daylight Veggie Patch project.

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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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