Housebuilder supports worthy charity

Proving that they are more than just a house builder, award winning Redrow Homes has helped raise over £15,000 for children's charity Naomi House.

Redrow held a glittering dinner, at Oakley Hall in Basingstoke, for Naomi House, a charity which provides respite care, terminal care and bereavement support for children and families in central and southern England.

With the help of donations from local businesses plus games and a raffle, with prizes including spa days, theatre tickets, an ipod, a case of champagne and Premiership football tickets, the evening raised £15, 217 to help Naomi House to carry on with their dedicated work.

Stuart Rowlands, managing director of Redrow Homes (Southern), based in Basingstoke, says: "As well as building quality homes across the country, Redrow strives to support the good work that local charities do. We're proud of our link up with Naomi House and will endeavour to continue to support their worthy cause within the community.

Opened in 1997 and based in Sutton Scotney near Winchester, it now costs over £2.5 million a year to run Naomi House. With just 10% of the income coming from Government grants, the charity relies on voluntary and charitable support.

Jill Livingstone, corporate fundraiser for Naomi House, says: ""The black tie ball organised by Redrow was a sparkling event enjoyed by all. It is a milestone year for us at Naomi House as we are celebrating our 10th anniversary and we are absolutely delighted to have the support of Redrow Homes during this very special year.

"The ongoing support we receive from Redrow helps us to provide these crucial care services, free of charge, to children and their families at a time when they need it most. On behalf of everyone at Naomi House I'd like to say a huge thank you to Redrow for their tremendous support."

Redrow's Basingstoke based operation has a range of developments across the south of England, including schemes in Bracknell and Thatcham, in Berkshire, Eastbourne and Bexhill on Sea, in East Sussex, and Horsham and Crawley, in West Sussex, while new homes are planned for Hailsham, in East Sussex, and Farnborough, Hampshire.

Nationally, the house builder recently launched The Redrow Foundation, which aims to provide accommodation and related assistance for children in need, the elderly, the sick and the infirm. An amount of £50 from the sale of each new Redrow home goes to the Foundation.

For further information, visit redrow.co.uk.

More details about Naomi House can be found at naomihouse.org.uk.