Homebuilder donation to fund Pockdown Family Day, egg delivery, & more
Pocklington Rugby in the Community has received a £1,500 donation from David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East, to help with tackling social isolation.
The funds will support three initiatives in 2025: an Easter egg delivery for vulnerable community members, the annual Pockdown Family Day, and the Local Volunteer Awards.
Chris French, vice chairman at Pocklington Rugby in the Community, said: "Our charity isn't just about sport, it's about making everyone in Pocklington feel included within our community.
"We're so grateful to David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East for their kind donation towards our 2025 activities."
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The donation was made "in alignment" with Barratt Developments Community Fund.
David Wilson Homes is currently building its Wolds View development, which is situated less than a mile from the headquarters of Pocklington Rugby in the Community.
More information about the Wolds View development is available at https://www.dwh.co.uk/new-homes/dev-002622-wolds-view/
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