Norwich homebuilder takes a stand for justice through £1,500 donation

Norwich-based housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes has made a £1,500 donation to Norfolk Community Law Service.

The charity provides access to justice and equality for individuals and groups in the local community who cannot afford access to legal representation.

This includes people with physical and mental health illnesses, physical and sensory disabilities, learning difficulties, offenders, ex-offenders, migrant workers and others who are disadvantaged.

The donation came as part of the Barratt Foundation, which is designed to support national and local charities, large and small, across the UK to leave a legacy in the communities in which the housebuilder operates.

David Powles, CEO at Norfolk Community Law Service, said: “Donations such as this are vital for us to be able to offer such a wide range of services and a meaningful level of advice and representation, so we were delighted to have the support of Barratt and David Wilson Homes.

“Finance is always a challenge in the sector, so every penny helps and directly makes a difference to the most vulnerable members of society.”

Norfolk Community Law Service’s main areas of support are for people in legal matters relating to debt, family law, victims of domestic abuse, welfare benefit appeals, family matters, discrimination and general law.

Due to the rise in the levels of debt people are facing, a large proportion of the money donated by Barratt and David Wilson Homes will go towards expanding the charity’s debt team and hiring a new Debt Adviser to take on the increasing demand for representation in these types of cases.

At present, the charity employs 30 members of staff and around 140 volunteers, which includes 65 pro bono solicitors and 50 law students at the University of East Anglia.

Last year, nearly 4,000 people benefitted from the charity’s services, which is a 17% rise on the previous year.

Simon Wood, Managing Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Anglia, said: “Norfolk Community Law Service is a fantastic local charity, offering vital services that extend a lifeline to those seeking legal representation in times of need.

“We hope our contribution will help the charity to meet the growing need for its services across Noroflk.”

To find out more about the charity and the work it carries out within the local community, visit the website at Norfolk Community Law Service. For further details on Barratt and David Wilson Homes and the properties it is building across the county, visit the website at Barratt Homes in Norfolk and David Wilson Homes in Norfolk.