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

13 March 2023

Council’s top team visits West Scotland during Scottish Apprenticeship Week

North Lanarkshire Councils top team marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by visiting the Lochside development in Gartcosh to meet with local apprentices learning the tricks of the trade on the tools.

13 March 2023

Scotland's William Smith named Apprentice Instructor of the Year

William Smith, Regional Apprenticeship Manager, has won the coveted Instructor of the Year prize at the annual Scottish Apprenticeship Awards, run by Skills Development Scotland.

13 March 2023

South East celebrates transfer of quality new homes at Harlands Park to Park Properties.

South East region has partnered with Park Properties Housing Association (PPHA) to provide 36 new homes for shared ownership or below market rent at its East Sussex site, Harlands Park in Uckfield.

13 March 2023

Junior football club in Darlington score sponsorship from Persimmon

A junior football club in Darlington has been kitted out thanks to sponsorship from Persimmon Homes.

10 March 2023

First home purchased at our new Swindon development

Our brand new Swindon housing development has sold its first home.

10 March 2023

From Apprentice to Managing Director; Chris Logan’s story

In 2004, at age 16, Chris Logan left school ready to embark on the world of work and begin an apprenticeship with his local council. 17 years later, he would take the helm at the West Scotland region.

09 March 2023

Nottingham team helps to refresh green spaces at Calverton Infant School

A primary school in Calverton has received a cash boost to rejuvenate its outdoor spaces, thanks to our Nottingham team.

09 March 2023

Team GB and Persimmon team up to produce community challenge for schools

Get set...build! The new community challenge allows students to plan, design, build and market a housing development.

08 March 2023

Prestigious award given to two apprentices

Our first two female apprentice bricklayers in Scotland, Billie Murray and Chantelle Muir, are set to be announced as recipients of the John Mather Award at Ayrshire College this Thursday.

08 March 2023

Former graduate planner celebrates her career journey

A former Graduate Planner has worked her way up the career ladder to Land and Planning Manager at Persimmon Homes. Emily Berville Charlesworth joined Persimmon in 2018, securing multiple promotions throughout this time to now play a key role in the Central team.

08 March 2023

Council team meets local East Scotland apprentices building careers in construction

A group of our apprentices showcased their skills to West Lothian Council’s Education Spokesperson during a recent site visit.

08 March 2023

West Midlands team gets green light for 331 new homes to the south of Lichfield

Approval has been granted by Lichfield District Council for the creation of 331 new homes in St Johns, located to the south of Lichfield city.

07 March 2023

Piece of local history with royal links restored in Liverpool

Part of the famous Dockers Club in Liverpool has been preserved thanks to Persimmon Homes.

06 March 2023

East Wales transfers quality new homes at Ebbw Vale site to United Welsh

East Wales region has partnered with United Welsh in Ebbw Vale to provide 55 new houses for local people.

03 March 2023

Homeowners could save over £70k in home improvement costs by buying a new build

New research suggests that buyers are underestimating the costs of doing up an older property.

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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 have a programme of community events taking place as part of our partnership with Team GB for the 2024 Paris Olympics, along with other great initiatives. 

 

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.

We're proud to be one of Team GB's official partners for Paris 2024. In the lead up to the Olympics we'll be posting lots of exciting content in partnership with Team GB, from athlete appearances to competitions and challenges.

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