Northamptonshire domestic abuse charity given £1,000 grant from house builder

A charity supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse in Northamptonshire has received a £1,000 grant from a house builder.

Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service was selected for Persimmon Homes' Community Champions match-funding scheme.

Claire Dearsley, sales director for Persimmon Homes Midlands, said: “This charity performs a vital role in supporting people from all walks of life, giving them practical help to deal with the impact of domestic abuse.”

Community Champions offers donations of up to £1,000 to groups and charities which have already raised funds themselves across the developer's 32 regional businesses.

The fund aims to support local groups and charities working to improve the quality of life or environment for local people.

From April, the scheme is focusing on groups and projects working to support people aged over 70, helping to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic for older people in the community.

Organisations can apply for funding by completing a simple online form at www.persimmonhomes.com/charity