Barratt Homes contributes to Whitchurch Waterway Trust

BARRATT  Homes has contributed £1,500 to the Whitchurch Waterway Trust, as part of its Community Fund scheme.

The contribution will be invested directly into the trust’s projects, but more specifically for improvements to one of the town’s towpaths, Janet Friend reports.

Green walkway

Mark Lacey, Chairman of the Whitchurch Waterway Trust, explained:

“The Whitchurch Arm is part of a green walkway between the town centre and the surrounding countryside which is used by walkers, boaters, anglers and cyclists.

“The work we do benefits residents, visitors and the environment. Volunteers learn new skills, form friendships and feel valued and supported.

“We plan to use the donation from Barratt Homes to pay for improvements to the southern towpath, which will make this area safer and more attractive for boaters and our volunteers.

“This involves digging out, installing a new drainage system and back-filling with gravel. This work will increase our income from moorings, which is needed to fund costly silt removal and pile replacement."

Community Fund

Barratt Homes’ donation was made as part of its Community Fund scheme via The Barratt Foundation, which is designed to support national and local charities, large and small, across the areas in which the housebuilder operates.

Later this year the trust holds a canal festival which regularly attracts up to 5,000 people over the weekend with a floating market, stalls and attractions. This takes place on Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September.