NOTTINGHAMSHIRE HOMEBUILDER DONATES £1,500 TO MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY

A Nottingham-based charity has received a £1,500 donation from Barratt and David Wilson Homes to support its services to provide a peer support group for men that are suffering with their mental health.

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SGB-32053 – Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ Tony Lamb pictured with Richard McHugh from In Sam’s Name

In Sam’s Name was set up in memory of Sam Fisher who unfortunately passed away after a battle with his mental health, and the charity aims to give young men a stigma-free environment where they can talk openly and freely.

The Community Fund donation of £1,500 from Barratt and David Wilson Homes will go towards marquees that will allow the charity to reach wider audiences and communities at open days and outdoor events throughout the year.

Richard McHugh, Chairman at In Sam’s Name, said: “We would like to thank Barratt and David Wilson Homes for recognising the need for the services we provide and supporting the breakdown of the stigma around mental health.

“Organisations such as In Sam’s Name, and In Sam’s Name – For Her, need these donations as they are vital for the local communities they serve, as a judgement-free support network.

“We are based in a deprived area of the county and we are now seeing new challenges and issues as a result of the pandemic. The pandemic increased the isolation issues for the older generation as a result of the lockdowns.”

The developer’s donation was made as part of its Community Fund scheme via The Barratt Foundation, which is run by its parent company, Barratt Developments. It is designed to support national and local charities, large and small, across the UK to leave a legacy in the communities in which the housebuilder operates.

Mark Cotes, Managing Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands, said: “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to support In Sam’s Name in its mission to help people with their mental health struggles in Nottinghamshire.

“We hope to make a positive difference in the lives of deserving beneficiaries through charities such as In Sam’s Name and contribute to the welfare of our local community.”