16 HOUSEBUILDER NEWS
Churchill’s in Top 100
Community group praises new homes
A community group representing residents living near a £6.1m regeneration scheme in Rising Brook, Stafford, has praised new homes built by Stafford and Rural Homes (SARH). Members of the Burton Manor
Community Association were treated to a tour of the new Hesketh Village develop- ment as the scheme nears completion. SARH customers started moving into the
first of 63 homes in Hesketh Road last month, and the remaining one and two bed apartments are set to be finished in March. As an organisation representing the inter-
ests of local residents, the Community Association was kept up to date on devel- opments throughout the construction process. Its secretary, Mo Matthews, said they were “delighted” to be among the first to see the completed homes. She commented: “The new apartments
Achieving its highest ever position of 13th place, Ringwood-based Churchill Retirement Living has been named in the Top 100 Best Companies to work for by the Sunday Times. The retirement housebuilder once again
achieved a three-star accreditation from Best Companies, the top accolade for excellence in employee engagement, recognising the company as being an “extraordinary place to work.” This is the sixth time Churchill
Retirement Living has been named in a Top 100 listing, having recently moved up into the Mid Size Companies category, competing against companies with up to 3,500 employees. Churchill was once again the only housebuilder to feature on the list. Spencer McCarthy, chairman and CEO
of Churchill Retirement Living (pictured, above with his brother and MD, Clinton) commented: “I’ve always had the philosophy that if you treat people well, and help them feel a true connection with the business, you get a lot more from them. The culture of any company is its lifeblood, and I believe that happy and motivated staff are the key to Churchill’s success.” He said that to be recognised once again
by the award is something “every single member of the team can be proud of.” The Sunday Times Best companies
survey has been produced and published annually since 2001 to measure and acknowledge excellence in workplace engagement.
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look fantastic and the scheme has provided a huge lift for the area, making it a much more desirable place to live.” The scheme, which has been supported
by £1.26m of funding from the Homes and Communities Agency and £315,000 of funding from Stafford Borough Council, is set to provide 25 one bedroom apartments and 38 two bedroom apartments for rent across five buildings. The tour was led by Nick Powell, who
managed the project on behalf of SARH. He said it was “fantastic to see how much work has been done over the past year in the development of these stylish, energy- efficient apartments.”
spatial body awareness and improve their overall muscle tone and motor skills. The charity relies entirely on its team of
volunteers and donations. The cash donation from Persimmon will provide personalised t-shirts and caps to give the Super Climbers Club “a genuine identity” and help fund several monthly sessions. Jack Whittaker, the Bristol NAS Branch
treasurer, commented on the donation: “These items are so important to us, as autistic children are often excluded from clubs and normal life. They will give the children a sense of belonging to a real club and will empower them to be a champion climber.” The Persimmon Community Champions
initiative is a national programme where charities and groups can apply for funding up to the value of £1,000 to match money they have already raised themselves. Nationwide the company has donated a total of £1m.
Barratt Homes invests in apprentices
Persimmon helps children
The National Autistic Society’s Bristol Branch has been gifted £800 to help children with autism go climbing. The housebuilder’s Severn Valley
branch awarded the Society the donation as part of the company’s Community Champions initiative. The National Autistic Society improves
the lives of those affected by autism in the Bristol area. In 2017, the charity aims to launch a Super Climbers Club, an initiative which will help children develop balance,
Barratt Homes North Thames is recruiting two new trade apprentices to work in the region, ahead of National Apprenticeship Week. Apprentices will be based on site on a
development four days a week, where they will learn from experienced tradespeople in their chosen field, such as bricklaying, carpentry or joinery. They will spend one day a week at college studying for a qualifi- cation in their field. Ian Sadler, managing director at Barratt
North Thames, said: “This is an exciting time for people with an interest in house- building to join the company. “Apprenticeships are a great way for
young people to develop new skills and learn about their trade.”
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