All Saints Church Hall in Gobowen has completed a major green energy upgrade thanks to a £2,500 donation from Persimmon Homes West Midlands through its Community Champions scheme. The funding supported installation of an air source heat pump, an electric water heater, improved insulation, and solar panels.
Community Hub Benefits
The hall serves as a vital community hub, hosting a regular café, baby and toddler sessions, a craft group, and choir rehearsals. The upgrades lower running costs, keeping hire charges affordable for local groups. The solar-powered system also provides cooling during hot summer months.
Official Cheque Presentation
Local parish council representatives and housebuilder officials attended the cheque presentation. Lindsay Ritchie, treasurer at All Saints Church Hall, said: "We are incredibly grateful to Persimmon Homes for their generous donation that helped us to complete a project that will benefit our local community for years to come." She added: "The completed project has created a warmer, more comfortable space that can also be cooled during hot weather, while reducing energy costs and helping keep hall hire affordable for local community groups."
Parish Council Praise
Erica Morgan, chair of Selattyn and Gobowen Parish Council, commented: "On behalf of Selattyn and Gobowen Parish Council, I would like to thank Persimmon Homes for their £2500 Community Champions donation. The money has helped the committee to reduce their carbon footprint by buying air conditioning units for the hall which will run off solar panels, providing a cool meeting space in the summer heat."
Developer Commitment
Elaine Brown, sales director at Persimmon Homes West Midlands, said: "We are proud to support Gobowen Village Hall through our Community Champions scheme." She added: "It is fantastic to see our donation helping to fund energy-efficient improvements that will reduce the hall's environmental impact, lower running costs and ensure this valued community facility remains affordable, accessible and welcoming for local residents."
