A Plymouth housebuilder has strengthened its backing for a local hospice with another donation, helping to support specialist end-of-life care for patients and families across the region.
Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon has donated £2,500 to St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth, continuing a relationship that has seen the developer contribute funding to the charity on several occasions. The latest donation follows a £1,000 contribution in 2024 and a further £1,000 boost to a runner’s fundraising challenge last year.
The cheque was presented to the hospice in the presence of Plymouth’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Kathy Watkin, and Cllr Daniel Steel, who represents the ward where the hospice’s specialist unit is based.
For more than 40 years, St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth has provided specialist end-of-life care and support to people across Plymouth, south west Devon and east Cornwall, both in patients’ homes and at its Turnchapel facility. The hospice supports adults aged over 18 living with serious illnesses including cancer, motor neurone disease, heart failure, multiple sclerosis and chronic lung disease.
Its teams of doctors, nurses, occupational therapists and social workers work alongside other healthcare professionals, including staff at Derriford Hospital and Livewell Southwest, as part of integrated care services in Devon.
Persimmon Homes is currently building the Saltram Meadow development in Plymstock. The developer recently secured planning permission for the next two phases of the scheme, which could eventually comprise up to 1,684 homes.
Jane Cartwright, sales director for Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon, said: “Persimmon is pleased to continue supporting St Luke’s, whether through fundraising, backing this summer’s Guiding Lights art trail and auction, or opening our show homes for photoshoots with their nurses to help raise awareness that most hospice care takes place in people’s homes.
“As a proud Plymouth housebuilder – with sites in Plymstock and Derriford – we strongly believe in supporting the work of this valued local charity.”
Sarah Wallis, partnership lead at St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth, said: “Persimmon’s continued support means a great deal to us.
“Their kindness, shown not just once but over time, helps ensure more families in our community receive the care and support they need at the most difficult moments in their lives.
“We are truly grateful for their commitment to St Luke’s and to the people we provide care for.”
Cllr Watkin said: “St Lukes is based in Plymstock but does wonderful work all over the city and is one of the charities supported by me as Lord Mayor.
“It is great that Persimmon who are building the Saltram Meadow Estate Plymstock are supporting such a worthy charity. The gift will be much appreciated and well used.”
Cllr Steel added: “St Luke’s provides incredible care for people and families across Plymouth.
“It’s fantastic to see Persimmon continuing to back such an important local service, and I’d like to thank them for their ongoing generosity. Contributions like this make a real difference to the care the hospice can provide to our community.”
