Staff at Hungerford-based housebuilder David Wilson Homes Southern have completed a full year of fundraising for Dingley’s Promise as their charity of the year, raising an incredible £41,900.
Over a 12-month period ending in July 2025, employees from across the business came together to take part in a wide range of fun and charitable activities to support the Berkshire-based charity, which delivers nursery education to children under five with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and provides vital support and advice to their families.
The total raised by staff has been matched by the housebuilder’s parent company, Barratt Redrow, further boosting the support for Dingley’s Promise and its services across the region.
Catherine McLeod, CEO at Dingley’s Promise, said: “We are delighted to receive such a generous donation, thanks to the fundraising efforts of the team at David Wilson Homes. Raising such an incredible amount of money will allow us to provide even more opportunities to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in the early years across Berkshire. Our early support gives children the best start in life and gives families direction and strategies needed to fully support their child’s educational journey. A huge thank you to everyone involved.”
Among the key fundraising highlights was a charity football tournament held at Reading Goals Sports Complex, which saw 16 teams – including many David Wilson Homes employees and sub-contractors – go head-to-head in a lively and well-attended competition.
Another popular event was a furniture sale at the housebuilder’s Abbey Fields development in Abingdon, where employees were invited to browse and purchase stylish pieces from the four bedroom Holden show home, all hand-picked by professional interior designers.
In the run-up to Christmas, the team took part in a Christmas Jumper Day, donning their festive woollies in support of the charity
The housebuilder also made a number of thoughtful donations during the year, including 40 Easter eggs gifted to Dingley’s Promise’s West Berkshire centre in Newbury to help bring a touch of seasonal cheer to children using the service. A diverse selection of interactive books was also donated to the centre to help expand its library and provide engaging resources for children with SEND. A team from David Wilson Homes’ Commercial department also rolled up their sleeves for a charity car wash, showing plenty of spirit as they grabbed sponges and buckets to clean vehicles and raise more money for the cause.
Campbell Gregg, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes Southern, said:
“It’s been an absolute pleasure for us to partner with Dingley’s Promise over the past year. From football matches and furniture sales to car washes and even getting ‘gunged’ – the team has thrown themselves into every activity with real enthusiasm. Dingley’s Promise provides an essential service to families across Berkshire, and we’re proud to support its work and help raise awareness of the importance of early SEND support. We hope the funds raised will make a real difference to the children and families the charity helps every day.”
Dingley’s Promise runs specialist centres across the South of England which focus on developing personalised strategies to support the learning and development of children with SEND. By offering early intervention and inclusive education, the charity ensures every child receives the best possible start in life. Local fundraising and partnerships with local businesses are vital to ensure that the charity can continue to transform young lives. If you’d like to discuss a charity partnership of the year or other fundraising opportunities please contact our Head of Fundraising Kate [email protected]