CORNISH beneficiaries of a charity campaign, which has seen more than £1.5-million given to good causes, have gathered in Launceston to celebrate their success.
Daniel Heathcote, director in charge of Persimmon Homes Cornwall, said: “More than £1.53-million has been donated to good causes across the UK since the launch of Community Champions in March 2015. That includes around £50,000 to groups within our particular operating area. That is something we can be extremely proud of.
“It was fantastic to invite the winners to the coffee morning and to put names to some faces. All of these charities do amazing work and it was very interesting to hear what they have spent the money on.”
On top of Community Champions, Persimmon Homes runs another campaign, Healthy Communities, which sees £22,500 donated to youth sports clubs or young sports people each month.
Early in 2018, an overall Healthy Communities winner will scoop a £200,000 jackpot, with runners-up prizes of £50,000 and £5,000.
Daniel added: “Both Community Champions and Healthy Communities are still up and running so I’d encourage people to get online and apply.”
To find out more or to enter, visit www.persimmonhomes.com/charity