Fundraising drive delivers £63,000 charity boost

A North East housebuilder has raised more than £63,000 to help disabled people participate in sports and arts activities.

Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East generated £63,958 during a year of fundraising for its 2025/26 Charity of the Year, #AllForJoe.

The charity promotes inclusion and provides financial support to help disabled people access able-bodied sports and arts groups.

Fundraising began in July 2025 and has included Christmas events, a pool inflatables session and a Partners Ball, which alone generated more than £25,000.

The final total also includes matched funding from The Barratt Redrow Foundation, further increasing the support available for #AllForJoe’s work across the region.

A spokesperson at #AllForJoe said: “We are absolutely amazed at the phenomenal support and amount of money raised by the team at Barratt and David Wilson Homes. 

“We are immeasurably grateful for their networking which has enabled us to reach wider audiences and spread our important message.

“As a small charity, Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ support is monumental and has enabled us to get off to a flying start awarding over 22 grants.

“We would like to express total gratitude to everyone at Barratt and David Wilson Homes for their hard work, commitment, kindness and for believing in the ethos of #AllforJoe.”

Jo Ainsley, managing director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East, added: “It’s been a fantastic year and we’ve been delighted to be able to support #AllForJoe throughout. 

“The charity’s work to continues Joe’s legacy is admirable. 

“They are integral in supporting so many individuals across the North East to access sport and art activities, bringing joy and raising awareness as they do so.”

 For more information about the charity or to make a donation, visit the website at #AllForJoe.

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