Barratt Homes donates £1,500 to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Devon-based homebuilder Barratt Homes has generously donated £1,500 to the Cherrybrook day case chemotherapy unit at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. The contribution, made through the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity, is part of Barratt’s ongoing commitment to supporting local communities via its community fund initiative.

The donation was made in memory of Roger, a family friend of a Barratt team member who passed away in 2020 after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. During his treatment, Roger spent significant time at the Cherrybrook unit, where he received exceptional care and support.

To honour Roger’s memory and express gratitude for the unit’s care and the invaluable support extended to his family during a difficult time, the team member nominated the charity as a recipient of Barratt’s community fund donation.

The Royal Devon Hospitals Charity supports two acute hospitals, 17 community hospitals, and various specialist and primary care services across North, Mid, and East Devon. The charity enhances NHS funding by enabling the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment, creating world-class environments for patients and staff, funding additional training opportunities, and investing in cutting-edge research.

Cherrybrook is a day case chemotherapy unit and acute oncology triage unit dedicated to providing specialised care for cancer patients. The multidisciplinary team at Cherrybrook works alongside volunteers from FORCE Cancer Charity, who offer invaluable support and information to patients and their families.

The £1,500 donation will help further enhance the facilities and services at the Cherrybrook unit, ensuring that patients continue to receive the highest standards of care in a compassionate and supportive environment.

Andrea Pilgrim, Sales Director at Barratt Homes, said: “We were moved by the story behind this nomination and are honoured to support the incredible work of the Cherrybrook unit. The dedication and care shown by the staff at Cherrybrook make a real difference to so many people in our community. We hope this donation will help them continue to provide their outstanding services.”

Debbie Allen, Community Fundraiser at Royal Devon Hospitals Charity, expressed her gratitude: “We are hugely grateful to Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter for their generous donation. This contribution will help us continue to provide vital support to patients and staff at Cherrybrook. It’s heartwarming to see the community come together to honour Roger’s memory and support others facing similar challenges.”

For more information about the Royal Devon Hospitals Charity and how to support its work, click here.