Barratt David Wilson Kent has published its 2024 Socio-Economic report, revealing that, in 2024, the housebuilder contributed a total of £24.4 million to benefit local communities across Kent.
The report highlights the social and economic impact it has had on people, places and nature in the surrounding areas of its developments in the county.
Of the £24.4 million, £16.8 million expenditure went into physical works, including highway and environmental improvements, affordable homes and community facilities in the region.
Barratt David Wilson Kent made a further £7.6 million contribution supporting community infrastructure through planning and government schemes, with the launch of new schools and playgrounds.
Not only does the housebuilder invest in local communities, but it has also donated £116,000 directly to local charities, with employees contributing to 413 hours of volunteering across the year.
This included a week-long volunteering project at East Malling based Communigrow and Maidstone-based Archbishop Courtenay Primary School, building new flower beds and a pond area respectively.
Barratt David Wilson Kent is committed to enhancing biodiversity and greenspace across its developments. Last year, the housebuilder created four hectares of green space through public open space and private gardens, as well as installing 83 priority species enhancements, including swift nesting bricks, hedgehog highways and bat boxes.
During 2024, the housebuilder unveiled 510 homes in Kent, including 94 affordable homes, with over 98.8% constructed with sustainably sourced timber.
Barratt David Wilson Kent is set to launch a range of new homes in 2025 in areas such as Sittingbourne, Deal and Ramsgate.
Natalie Perry, sales and marketing director for Barratt David Wilson Kent, said: “Our team is committed to delivering a positive impact across Kent, especially in the local surrounding areas of our developments.
“Our commitment to the areas we build in go above and beyond the delivery of homes. Working with communities is extremely important to us as we want to ensure that we are making a strong difference to those living nearby as well as those who have purchased with Barratt David Wilson Kent.
“Our contribution to local infrastructure, public services, charitable causes, nature and many more demonstrates everything we consider when delivering new properties, and I am glad to say that as a team we are proud that we have this opportunity to make an impact on this level.”
