Severn Valley donation as staff hike for children’s hospice
23 May 2025
Severn Valley business gave a financial boost to a group of its staff to raise money for a local Children’s hospice.
Persimmon Homes Severn Valley donated £1,000 to Children’s Hospice South West as part of our Community Champions programme.
To secure the funding, four members of staff from the business – Joshua Ashwin, Billy Kettlewell, Rob Berry, and William Conway – along with sub-contractors from MP Plastering, Hamilton Smith Bricklaying, Burnham Dry Lining, P&E Boarding, and AMI Electrical all took part in the charity’s Incredible Hike.
On a hot May weekend, hikers walked from Westward Ho! to Tintagel along the South West coastal path, a total distance of 60 miles and 14,000ft of climbing. The walk is part of a 10-year trip that will eventually cover the length of the entire coast path.
The charity provides hospice care for babies, children, and young people living with life-limiting conditions as well as their family. Hospice stays, emergency care, palliative care, and end-of-life care are given at Little Bridge House in Devon, Charlton Farm in Somerset, and Little Harbour in Cornwall.
Our Community Champions initiative sees £700,000 spent on good causes and much-valued organisations across Britain each year. Recent local recipients include the Nelson Trust, Tewkesbury Foodbank, Toybox Preschool Castle Cary, and Jessie May Children's Hospice at Home.
Commenting, Persimmon Homes Technical Director Joshua Ashwin, who took part in the hike, said:
“Children Hospice South West, is an amazing charity, supporting incredibly brave families going through some of the toughest times imaginable. When you put that into perspective, a hike along the coast path is relatively easy.
“I’m grateful for the support Persimmon Homes, colleagues & sub-contractors have shown in raising funds for this incredible charity.”
Kate Romo – Events Fundraiser at Children’s Hospice South West – added:
“Our hikers really are Incredible, it was a gruelling 3 days in hot conditions covering some really tough terrain, but they completed their 60 miles and have raised over £65,000 so far with donations still coming in"
