Staff from Hungerford-based developer David Wilson Homes Southern volunteered at Home-Start West Berkshire’s Baby Bank project in Newbury, providing essential support to families in need. The Baby Bank supplies vital items such as nappies, clothing, cots, buggies and safety equipment to families facing financial hardship.
Volunteer team sorts donations for distribution
A team of eight volunteers from the developer—Jeannette Cheeseman, Sam Vowles, Charles Clayforth-Carr, Paula Taylor, Alison Weight, Richard Bennett, Adèle Kelly and Linda Guntrip—dedicated a day to carefully sorting and organising clothing donations into separate categories. These items are then distributed to families across the district who need them most.
Lapwing Green development and local support
The housebuilder’s Lapwing Green development in Speen is located nearby. Home-Start West Berkshire supports families with young children through challenging times, working with parents in their own homes to offer confidential, non-judgemental support and practical help. The organisation aims to build confidence, strengthen relationships and improve wellbeing. Trained volunteers assist families experiencing isolation, mental health difficulties, bereavement, illness or other pressures, helping to give children the best possible start in life.
Rising demand for Baby Bank services
Grace Green, Director at Home-Start West Berkshire, said: “We are seeing an increasing number of families struggling to make ends meet, with no clear end in sight. Many are being forced to make impossible decisions around food, bills and providing for their children. The Baby Bank is experiencing an unprecedented rise in demand, and keeping on top of donations is critical to the smooth running of the service. We are grateful to the David Wilson Homes team for helping us stay organised – it makes such a difference to the number of families we can support.”
Developer committed to community giving
Campbell Gregg, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes Southern, said: “We’re incredibly proud to support charities like Home-Start West Berkshire, whose work has such a meaningful impact on families in the local community. We are committed to giving back to the areas in which we build, and volunteering days like this give our colleagues the opportunity to make a hands-on difference. I’d like to thank the whole team for dedicating their time and energy to such a worthwhile cause.”
For more information about the charity or to make a donation, visit the website at home-startwestberks.org.uk. Location: Newbury, West Berkshire.
