News

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

17 February 2026

Young paddlers get £1,000 boost ahead of European challenge

A group of young British athletes is stepping up its preparations for a major international competition.

13 February 2026

Ground broken on 140 new homes in Newmachar

Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s Jason Stewart joins Persimmon Homes North Scotland to mark start of construction at Cairnton Rise.

13 February 2026

Laying foundations for partnership with college

The Suffolk region has donated 10,000 bricks – enough to build a three-bedroom house – to a college in Bury St Edmunds.

West Suffolk College

12 February 2026

Cranbrook pupil wins developer donation for poorly sister

A young girl from near Exeter entered a competition to name a new housing development – and inadvertently secured funding for her school.

10 February 2026

Strengthening our commitment to training

We are strengthening our commitment to training the next generation of construction workers in East Anglia, as we celebrate the start of National Apprenticeship Week.

10 February 2026

Builder bucks for bandstand in Wiltshire

Wessex has donated £2,000 to the Town Council for the renovation of a bandstand.

10 February 2026

New pathway improves access to play space in Suffolk

A councillor has praised the Suffolk region for encouraging more children to make use of a play space in Haverhill.

10 February 2026

Brick donation supports apprentices at Essex colleges

The Essex business has donated 10,000 bricks to two Essex colleges to mark National Apprenticeship Week.

10 February 2026

MP praises link with college during National Apprenticeship Week

MP Tony Vaughan visited a Kent college to see how we are working together to inspire the next generation of construction workers as part of our National Apprenticeship Week celebrations.

06 February 2026

Persimmon highlights peace of mind benefits during New Homes Week

As part of New Homes Week (2 to 8 February), Persimmon is emphasising the peace of mind that comes with buying a brand-new home, which includes a comprehensive 10-year warranty, 2-year builder guarantee, and excellent customer care that provides homeowners with complete peace of mind.

Persimmon customer Sean standing outside his fifth Persimmon home.

06 February 2026

More housing for local people released at major South Wales development

The developer behind the Parc Llanilid site between Pencoed and Pontyclun has handed over the latest tranche of homes to a local housing association on-site.

06 February 2026

Financial boost for local cadets

Persimmon Homes has donated £1,000 to the Mutley Detachment of Devon Army Cadets Force (ACF).

06 February 2026

Plumbers heading to Africa thanks to developer donation

One of the builders behind the major Valley Park development in Didcot has donated £1,000 to a programme that sends plumbers to install infrastructure in Africa.

06 February 2026

Cash boost for grassroots Bristol football club

Hanham Athletic FC’s under elevens side is the latest recipient of Persimmon Homes’ Community Champions fund.

Hanham Athletic FC

06 February 2026

New homes take shape on edge of Lichfield

A new neighbourhood on the edge of Lichfield has reached a major milestone, with the opening of a show home on Cricket Lane.

Cromwell Wharf launch

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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 and looking forward to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Keep an eye out for future athlete appearances, competitions and challenges.

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