Persimmon West Scotland announced as charity’s Housebuilding Partner for 2025

Killie Community, the charity arm of Kilmarnock F.C., has announced Persimmon West Scotland as its official Housebuilding Partner for 2025. This partnership builds on a successful relationship established in 2023 and will see Persimmon further support the charity’s vital work across Ayrshire.

As part of the new partnership, Persimmon will sponsor Killie Community’s “Off The Bench” programme, which launches this month at The Killie Community Hub. Designed to support individuals on their employability journey, the programme will receive a £2,500 sponsorship from Persimmon. This funding will enable the delivery of key initiatives such as kits and resources for young people, workshops, trade talks, and exclusive input from Persimmon representatives to inspire participants and explore pathways into construction careers. Persimmon’s sponsorship will also include branding on Killie Community’s Employability webpage.

In addition, Persimmon will donate a further £2,500 to be named Killie Community’s Housebuilding Partner for 2025. As part of this title sponsorship, Persimmon will present the prestigious Killie Community Hero Award during halftime at a Kilmarnock FC match, with representatives invited to the Boardroom as guests of honour. Persimmon’s involvement will also be highlighted through signage at The Killie Community Hub and a dedicated full-page article in Killie Magazine, showcasing the impact of their collaboration.

Chris Logan, Managing Director of Persimmon West Scotland, said:

“We’re proud to continue our partnership with Killie Community as their Housebuilding Partner for 2025. The work they do in transforming lives through their programmes is inspiring, and we’re excited to play a part in helping Ayrshire residents achieve their potential.

“Sponsoring the ‘Off The Bench’ programme is a natural fit for us as one of Ayrshire’s leading homebuilders. We’re committed to creating opportunities for people in the communities we serve and look forward to supporting participants as they develop valuable skills for their future careers.”

Grant Wallace, Employability Lead at The Killie Community added:

“Our employability programmes have become so important to local young people and Persimmon’s support means we have continued backing in 2025, along with expert guidance to signpost our participants onto positive destinations.”

The Killie Community charity delivers a wide range of programmes, including health, wellbeing, and employability initiatives, reaching over 7,600 people across Ayrshire in 2022. Through partnerships like this one with Persimmon, Killie Community continues to expand its impact and deliver lasting change to local lives.