Local youth club boosted by donation

04 September 2024

Local youth club boosted by donation

A local youth club based in the Wirral is celebrating after successfully securing funding.

Develop Thru Sport CIC, has received a donation of £3,000 from Persimmon after applying to the housebuilder’s Community Champions scheme.

Develop Thru Sport CIC is dedicated to empowering young people through sports and educational programs.

This funding will help expand its after-school programs and purchase new sports equipment, ensuring that even more young people can participate in the club’s activities, regardless of financial barriers.

Wirral Councillor Angela Davies and Ian Hilliker Managing Director Persimmon North West, visited the charity to formally present a cheque for £3,000.

 

Phil Cardus, Develop Thru Sport CIC, said: "At the heart of Develop Thru Sport CIC’s philosophy is the belief that sport is a powerful means of social change.

“By providing free or low-cost opportunities, we enable participation from marginalised groups, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, and at-risk youth.”

 

Councillor Angela Davies said “Develop Thru Sport CIC do an amazing job by using sport as a way to bring children and families in our community together and break down barriers. Huge thanks to Persimmon for their kind donation which will help Develop Thru Sport reach out to more children and young people in our community.”

 

Ian Hilliker, Managing Director Persimmon North West, added: "We are thrilled to support Develop Thru Sport CIC with this £3,000 donation. At Persimmon, we are committed to improving the communities where we operate.

“The incredible work done by Develop Thru Sport CIC in empowering young people and fostering community engagement is exactly the kind of initiative we are proud to support.”

Finishing Touches

Create a look that's as individual as you are. Add the finishing touches to your Persimmon home.

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. 

 

Community Champions logo

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.

Showcase your style

Why not share your own photos on Instagram using #LoveMyPersimmonHome and #PersimmonPrizes for a chance to win a £100 IKEA voucher. Visit our Facebook page for terms and conditions.

#LoveMyPersimmonHome

#PersimmonPrizes