News

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

02 June 2025

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter celebrates funding boost for most vulnerable animals

Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter is celebrating after receiving a funding boost from Persimmon Homes.

02 June 2025

Plans for 150 new homes in North Yorkshire submitted by Persimmon Homes

Persimmon Homes have submitted plans to build 150 new homes in North Yorkshire.

02 June 2025

Plans submitted for more than 100 homes in Wakefield

Proposals for more than 100 homes in South Kirkby have been submitted to Wakefield Council by Persimmon.

29 May 2025

Partnership delivering affordable housing set to continue

More affordable housing is to be delivered in Towcester as part of an ongoing partnership between two housing providers.

28 May 2025

‘Terrifying, but amazing’ – brave Essex team leap from 13,000ft in charity skydive

Six members of the Essex region took part in a charity skydive, raising nearly £4,700 for their local air ambulance charity.

28 May 2025

‘Seeds of success’ Caister Academy allotment gets helping hand from Persimmon Homes

Green-fingered students at Caister Academy are set to grow their school allotment project, thanks to a £3,500 donation from Persimmon Homes Anglia.

‘Seeds of success’ Caister Academy allotment gets helping hand from Persimmon Homes

23 May 2025

Severn Valley donation as staff hike for children’s hospice

Severn Valley business gave a financial boost to a group of its staff to raise money for a local Children’s hospice.

23 May 2025

Cornwall & West Devon support for runner fundraising for hospice

Our Cornwall and West Devon business has supported a man’s 104-mile race that raised money for a Plymouth hospice.

23 May 2025

Dunbar charity receives £4,000 boost from Persimmon Homes East Scotland

Local MSP joins homebuilder to present cheque and equipment to The Ridge.

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22 May 2025

Contract signed with Wessex region at Chippenham site

The developer behind the Oak Hill Rise development in Chippenham and a local housing association have marked their deal to deliver homes on the site.

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21 May 2025

Severn Valley donates to Stroud-based charity

Persimmon Homes Severn Valley has donated £1,500 to the Nelson Trust, a leading charity in the South West of England and Wales, dedicated to supporting thousands of individuals every year.

21 May 2025

Ayrshire apprentices to compete in Scottish SkillBuild 2025

Persimmon Homes apprentices Chantelle Muir and Frankie O'Dea selected by Ayrshire College for prestigious national competition in Dundee.

19 May 2025

Land deal means more homes for Caerphilly

One of Wales’ biggest housebuilders will expand its presence to Caerphilly after it completed a major land deal to bring new homes to the town.

Land deal means more homes for Caerphilly

19 May 2025

Tulips for Tapping comes into bloom with over £500,000 raised

The team at Persimmon Homes East Midlands were pleased to donate £5,000 to The Norfolk Hospice Tapping House ahead of its main event this spring, Tulips for Tapping.

19 May 2025

Flat track racing champion receives new round of support

Flat track racer, Jack Bell, received a second round of funding from Persimmon Homes East Midlands following his successful Community Champions application.

Flat track racing champion receives new round of support

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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. Discover some of the exciting content created for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, from athlete appearances to competitions and challenges.

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