As New Homes Week approaches (3^rd to 9^th February), Hungerford-based David Wilson Homes Southern has reflected on its commitment to creating vibrant, thriving communities across Berkshire and beyond.

New Homes Week is an annual celebration of brand-new homes. Launched by Home Builders Federation in 2005, the campaign provides a platform for industry to come together to highlight the benefits of brand-new homes.

With this year’s theme of ‘Community,’ New Homes Week is highlighting the valuable contributions brand-new homes make to local areas, and the sense of community they promote.

David Wilson Homes Southern’s positive impact is demonstrated in a recent report showing that, in the past financial year (2023 to 2024), the housebuilder contributed £88.9 million to the UK economy by completing 426 new homes across the South of England, including Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

The report outlines the developer’s role in supporting job creation, partnerships with local businesses, and investment in both the environment and the community. The company directly and indirectly supported 1,259 jobs through contractors and suppliers, collaborated with 248 subcontractor companies and 322 suppliers, and established five hectares of green space for residents and the public to enjoy.

The developer also made significant contributions to local infrastructure, investing £38.2 million in highways, affordable housing, environmental upgrades, and community facilities. In addition, it contributed £6.8 million via the Community Infrastructure Levy and Section 106 agreements. Through company donations, employee fundraising, and supplier sponsorships, David Wilson Homes Southern also raised £58,700 for charities during the period.

Campbell Gregg, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes Southern, said: “We are incredibly proud of the contribution we make to the local communities in Berkshire and the South of England.

“Whether it’s through job creation, local partnerships, or our support for local charities and schools, we are proud to be building strong, sustainable communities that truly benefit everyone.”

David Wilson Homes works closely with schools and charities close to its developments, helping to support and strengthen communities.

In addition to its community investments, the company has a charity of the year initiative, which raises vital funds for nominated charities. In the 2024-2025 financial year, the team has currently raised over £15,000 for Dingley’s Promise in West Berkshire.

Dingley’s Promise is a charity dedicated to delivering nursery education to children under five with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The charity also offers vital support and advice to the families of the children.

In line with its ongoing commitment to giving back, the developer also operates a monthly Community Fund pot through The Barratt Foundation. Charities nominated for support receive £1,500 or £3,000 depending on the month, directly benefiting local causes.

Recent community projects completed by the developer include a show home furniture sale, which raised £1,800 for Dingley’s Promise, as well as a tennis ball fundraiser, which raised £750 for Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary.

For more information about the homebuilder and its developments in the county, visit the websites at David Wilson Homes in Berkshire.