Community donations from this South Yorkshire will now help groups working with the over-70s

Persimmon Homes South Yorkshire launched Community Champions with a view to helping community groups, charities and good causes across South Yorkshire with two donations of up to £1,000 made locally every month.

As the nation starts to feel the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak, however, the housebuilder feels that elderly communities are in the most need of support.

The change of direction will come into effect from April, with the donations for that month going to groups that work with and support the over-70s. This will continue until further notice. The March donations will be open to all community groups, in line with previous months.

Richard Hosie, Director in Charge at Persimmon Homes South Yorkshire, said: “We have always believed in supporting the communities where we build, especially grassroot activities, and we hope people understand our desire now to specifically support the over-70s at this time.”

Since it was launched in 2015, the Community Champions scheme has donated more than £3m to around 3,500 groups.

To apply to Community Champions, visit www.persimmonhomes.com/charity