The housing developer presented a cheque to the scout group after they applied to the housebuilder's Community Champions scheme, with local councillors, Leigh Frost and Pat Rogerson, in attendance at the scout hut.

The group – which has been running since 1912 – cater to over 100 children, aged four to 14, and have put the funds towards equipment to expand their sports offering for local kids.

Scouts aims to build and develop confidence, a sense of adventure, and outdoor skills amongst young people. They are encouraged to work together and take the lead on all sorts of projects, from community-based work to planning games and activities for their meetings.

Persimmon’s Community Champions scheme sees £700,000 spent on good causes and much-valued organisations across Britain each year. Recent local recipients include Home Start Kernow, Cornwall Air Ambulance, and Bodmin Town Band.

The company’s Cornwall and West Devon’s business has sites across the region from Helston to Bideford to Plymouth, including Liskeard, Truro, Falmouth, and Okehampton.

Jane Cartwright, Persimmon Homes Cornwall & West Devon Sales Director, said: “We are thrilled to support the 3^rd Bodmin Scout Group through our Community Champions programme.
“We have been an active developer in Bodmin in recent years and we want to demonstrate our commitment to leaving a positive and lasting legacy by helping fund this local community group, even when we are no longer building in the area.
“On behalf of Persimmon, I’d like to wish the Scouts and their leaders continued success in all their activities and future plans supporting many young people in the local area."

David Illsley, Group Lead Volunteer at 3^rd Bodmin Scouts Group, added: “We are really grateful to Persimmon for their generous donation. The children love playing sports as part of their scouting activity, and this funding will help us buy some equipment to expand that offering.
“With budget constraints and ongoing fundraising needs, Persimmon's support is incredibly valuable, and we will ensure the funds are used effectively to benefit all our members and promote healthy, happy experiences for young people in Bodmin."

Cllr Leigh Frost, councillor for Bodmin St Petroc, commented: “A big thank you must go to Persimmon for the support they have given the local scout groups, it nice to see a developer engage with the wider community outside of house building.
“As a former member of 3^rd Bodmin scout group growing I recognise the commitment and value they bring to Bodmin, so this is a donation worth celebrating.”

Cllr Pat Rogerson, councillor for Bodmin St Mary's & St Leonard, added: “Sport is so important for our young people – not only is it great for physical and mental health but it teaches values like teamwork and self-responsibility – so it is wonderful to see Persimmon help out the scouts in town to deliver more sporting activities.”

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