Housebuilder supports Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Dur with £1,000 donation

Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Dur in Port Talbot has received a £1,000 boost from Persimmon Homes West Wales to support its highly successful school sports teams.

Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur is a successful and prosperous Welsh-speaking community where all children and students are challenged and motivated to develop into first-class individuals.

The school is a 3-18 school on two sites: Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera is an all-age setting and sits at the top of the Swansea Valley, and Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Dur is an 11-16 school based in Sandfields, Port Talbot.

The funding has been used to purchase new football and rugby kits for Bro Dur, ensuring students are equipped to excel in the sports they love. The school had been actively seeking sponsorship for the academic year, and the timely donation is part of Persimmon’s commitment to supporting local communities.

The new kits proudly feature Persimmon’s logo, which has been funded by the housebuilder’s Community Champions initiative, which sees the business donating £24,000 annually to good causes where it develops in West Wales.

The donation coincides with Persimmon’s Awel Afan development in Port Talbot, where the company is offering a selection of quality three and four-bedroom homes starting from £254,995.

Commenting on the donation, Sharon Bouhali, Persimmon Homes West Wales’ Sales Director, said:

“We’re thrilled to support Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Dur and its outstanding sports teams by funding new football and rugby kits through our Community Champions initiative.

“At Persimmon, we are committed to fostering strong relationships with the communities we serve.

“The Awel Afan development is already becoming home to families in Port Talbot, and this partnership is a wonderful opportunity to give back and support the next generation of athletes.”

Sioned Harries, Leader of Teaching and Learning at Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Dur, added:

“We are very grateful to Persimmon Homes West Wales for their generous contribution.

“The new kits not only enhance our teams’ appearance but also boost the confidence and morale of our young athletes.

“This support plays a vital role in helping us continue to nurture talent and encourage a love for sport among our students.”

Other recent local beneficiaries of the Community Champions scheme include Sandfields Community Group in Port Talbot and Aberavon Schools’ Rugby.

For more information on Persimmon’s development in Port Talbot or the charitable initiative please visit www.persimmonhomes.com.