A housebuilder has donated £1,500 to a children's and young adults' hospice.
David Wilson Homes handed the money to Naomi House & Jacksplace in Sutton Scotney, which provides care and support for children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses.
The money will be used for the services provided at the hospice. Across both of its houses, the charity offers a variety of services from planned respite to emergency care, symptom management and step down, alongside its end-of-life care and bereavement support for families.
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Suzie Simmons, head of regional and corporate fundraising at Naomi House and Jacksplace, said: "We currently care for approximately 500 children, young people and their families.
"We can help the most medically complex children and young adults and provide an absolute lifeline of support, both medically and holistically for our families.
"It’s a level of care and support they just couldn’t access anywhere else.
"It costs around £8m per year to deliver our plans and services and we receive just 12 per cent from the Government, so we couldn’t do what we do without the support of our local community."
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The donation was made as part of David Wilson Homes' Community Fund scheme, set up by The Barratt Foundation, which aims to help national and local charities.
Campbell Gregg, managing director at David Wilson Homes Southern, said: "Naomi House and Jacksplace offers a range of wonderful services for children and young people, as well as their families.
"It’s a privilege to be able to provide support for such a worthwhile cause.
"Our Community Fund scheme is designed to help local charities, and people in Hampshire rely on the services of Naomi House and Jacksplace."
For more information on how to support the charity, visit the website at Naomi House and Jacksplace.
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