Barratt Homes reveals £34 million contribution the Thames Valley region

Barratt David Wilson North Thames contributed £34.6 million to benefit communities across the Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Essex last year, according to its Socio-Economic Footprint report.
By Erin RobertsContributor
Published 6th Mar 2024, 15:48 BST
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This includes £28.4m expenditure on physical works included highway and environmental improvements, affordable homes and community facilities in the region.

The housebuilder made a further £6.2m contribution in support of community and social infrastructure through planning and Government schemes, with the launch of new parks, playgrounds and schools.

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The annual report highlights the social and economic impact of Barratt David Wilson North Thames on people, places and nature in the areas surrounding its housing developments.

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Children from Greenleas Lower School with a donated bench

Some £79,500 was donated directly to local charities, including foodbanks, community groups and hospitals, with employees contributing over 250 hours volunteering throughout the year.

With a commitment to enhancing biodiversity across its developments, Barratt David Wilson North Thames also opened 16.2 hectares of public open space and private gardens - equivalent to 23 football pitches of green space.

Over 99 per cent of timber used in construction was certified sustainability sourced and construction waste has been reduced by 37 per cent since its 2015 benchmark.

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The housebuilder unveiled 710 new homes in the region last year, including 149 affordable homes, with a range of new properties set to be launched in 2024.

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Barratt Homes colleagues at a volunteering day at Clipstone Park

Marc Woolfe, Sales and Marketing Director at Barratt David Wilson North Thames said: “We are committed to having a significant positive impact on the communities surrounding our homes. Our contribution to local infrastructure, charitable causes and nature in the area underpins all that we do, and we are proud to announce the scale of that contribution in this report.

“We look forward to working closely with local councils and worthy causes this year to build on this fantastic work as well as unveiling our latest developments and homes in the region.”

Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes are building a range of new homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire, in locations such as Leighton Buzzard, Aylesbury, Houghton Regis, Sawbridgeworth and Buckingham.

To find out more about Barratt David Wilson North Thames visit www.barratthomes.co.uk or call 0330 057 6000.

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