Barratt David Wilson Homes has announced The Hive Thanet as its charity of the year partner for 2025-2026.
The housebuilder will be raising money for the Kent-based charity through several fundraising activities across the year. The partnership aims to support individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and the wider community around them.
Founded in 2024, The Hive Thanet is the UK’s first national bespoke training, recreational, social and learning centre for children, young people and adults with SEND, as well as supporting family members and carers.
The Hive Thanet will be hosting a day service called ‘The Hive Traineeship’ from September, offering a wide range of bespoke activities to develop social, life and employability skills, all aimed at building independence.
This day service will enable the ‘trainees’ to explore their interests and socialise with others through several activities, including gardening, life and employability tasks, creative workshops, sports and cooking.
To commemorate the partnership, Barratt David Wilson Kent recently invited the charity down to its Spitfire Green development in Ramsgate to unveil the new sensory garden at its show home for potential buyers to view.
Emily Hollis MBE, director of operations at The Hive Thanet, said: “To be selected as Barratt David Wilson Kent’s charity of the year means a great deal to us, and we are incredibly grateful for the support we have already received.
“With the housebuilder’s backing, this will help us provide safe, nurturing spaces for those who need them most, enabling us to reach more people, deliver essential services, and create lasting change in our community.
“Everyone deserves a safe place to grow, and with this support, we are one step closer to making that a reality.”
Natalie Perry, sales and marketing director at Barratt David Wilson Kent, added: “At Barratt David Wilson Homes, we are committed to more than just construction; we are also dedicated to helping and creating vibrant and resilient communities for people to thrive in.
“The Hive Thanet’s work supporting individuals and families through education, wellbeing and community initiatives really stood out to us, and their commitment to improving lives across the Kent area aligns closely with our values.
“The team is looking forward to taking part in a range of fundraising activities to help support the charity’s vital work over the coming year to hopefully make a meaningful impact.”
