Persimmon Homes’ Community Champions campaign have celebrated in Launceston with local charities that have benefited from donations, which include the 1st Callington Scout Group, Caradon Hockey Club, Lions Club of Liskeard, Liskeard in Bloom and Liskerett Nursery and Pre-school. Director in charge of Persimmon Homes Cornwall, Daniel Heathcote said: ‘More than £1.53m has been donated to good causes across the UK since the launch of Community Champions in March 2015 which includes £50,000 to groups within our particular area.

‘It was fantastic to invite the winners to the coffee morning and to put some names to some faces. All of these charities do amazing work and it was very interesting to hear what they have spent the money on.’