News

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

22 April 2026

Essex kick-start fundraising with charity sleepout

Braving the cold, 14 members of the Essex team took part in a charity sleepout in Colchester’s Castle Park on Saturday night for their charity of the year, Beacon House.

22 April 2026

Essex first in Group to introduce ground source heating

The Essex region is celebrating two successful land purchases in the space of a week – with work starting on one within a matter of days.

22 April 2026

Persimmon Foundation donates £10,000 to air ambulance in Thames Valley

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation has donated £10,000 to an air ambulance charity that is saving lives across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.

21 April 2026

Green light given for construction at major Wiltshire development

A leading five-star developer behind a significant housebuilding scheme in Trowbridge has been awarded planning consent to deliver the first phase of housing on-site.

20 April 2026

New homes and investment set for Ferniegair

New homes, school funding and infrastructure improvements included in plans for 151-home development.

16 April 2026

Drumchapel decorator brushes off the competition to reach national finals

A Drumchapel apprentice has brushed off the competition after a stunning double win in two of the UK’s toughest trade contests.

16 April 2026

Welsh house builder submits latest plans for major site

The builder behind the successful Llanilltern Village development in northwest Cardiff – Persimmon Homes East Wales – has submitted applications for the next phases of the development to planners.

16 April 2026

Partnership to deliver 365 affordable homes at St Peter’s Place, Salisbury

The South Coast region and CBRE Investment Management are delighted to announce a high-profile partnership to deliver a total 365 affordable homes at our St Peter’s Place development in Salisbury

14 April 2026

First properties handed over at Cloverlea Gardens

Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has handed over the keys to the first tranche of new homes to Stroud District Council at its site in Kingswood.

14 April 2026

Green-fingered students help plant native trees at Castleton Grange in Suffolk

Students from Hartismere School in Eye have been learning more about native trees as they help with planting at our development opposite their school.

13 April 2026

Children celebrate new play park opening during Easter holidays

Families gathered at a new play area in West Durrington, Worthing for the official opening at the start of the school Easter break.

08 April 2026

Application submitted to bring 300 much-needed homes to Cornish town

Cornwall and West Devon region has lodged its bid to bring hundreds of new homes to Saltash.

08 April 2026

Water sports club rides wave of support

A growing Hinckley club is making a splash as more people take to the water.

07 April 2026

Beith Primary pupils set to enjoy Easter treats thanks to developer donation

Every pupil at Beith Primary School will receive an Easter egg this year after Persimmon Homes West Scotland made a £1,000 donation to the school as part of its Community Champions scheme.

02 April 2026

Crossgates community group boosted by local homebuilder

£5,000 donation supports local initiatives as Primrose Gardens takes shape

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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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