Okehampton Guide Dogs donation to support local people living with sight loss

Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter is delighted to announce a generous donation of £1,500 to the Okehampton and District Guide Dogs Fundraising Group, underscoring the leading homebuilder’s commitment to the local community.

The Okehampton and District Guide Dogs Fundraising Group raises money for Guide Dogs South West, the regional branch of the UK's leading guide dog charity. Established in 1931, Guide Dogs is dedicated to ensuring that people living with sight loss can live the lives they choose, through life-changing support, skills, and dogs.

Every day 250 people in the UK start to lose their sight, and it is estimated that currently 1.5 million people in the UK have a macular condition. The Okehampton Fundraising Group works alongside Guide Dogs to raise awareness and donations to make sure people living with sight loss don't lose their freedom as well.

This donation will support the Okehampton and District Group with a variety of initiatives, including training guide dogs and running daily operations. The group also regularly hosts awareness-raising events where people can learn about the vital work of guide dogs.

Nicki Reid, sales director at Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter, said: "We are thrilled to make this donation to the Okehampton and District Guide Dogs Fundraising Group to support the remarkable work carried out by Guide Dogs South West. By aiding in the training and care of guide dogs, this funding will make a tangible difference in the lives of those who rely on them in the communities where we work."

Sarah White from the Okehampton and District Guide Dogs Fundraising Group said: “It’s brilliant to have Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter recognise our initiative to help people with sight loss lead the lives they choose. All donations, no matter the size, make all the difference in helping us to transform the lives of our service users.”

Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter looks forward to continuing its commitment to the community and to supporting organisations like Guide Dogs South West that make a significant difference in the lives of local residents.

Barratt David Wilson Homes Exeter are building high-quality and energy efficient homes in Okehampton, at Hampton Mill and Okement Park. Wherever you are in your new home journey, Barratt Homes is here to support you and offers a range of schemes including Part Exchange Guarantee and the Key Worker Deposit Contribution Scheme.

For more information about Barratt Developments, please visit their website at www.barratthomes.co.uk.

For more information about Guide Dogs and how you can support their efforts, please visit their website at www.guidedogs.org.uk/.