Over £3,000 Raised By Summerfield At Annual Charity Boules Tournament

SUMMERFIELD, the Taunton based development company, recently welcomed over 160 people from businesses across the south west to its annual charity boules tournament at Taunton Deane Cricket Club in aid of its Summerfield Force for Good Fund.

 The tournament, now in its 13^th year, is an opportunity for individuals to play the sport of boules, similar to lawn bowls, but originating in France, to network and to contribute to a charitable fund which this year is supporting Somerset Community Foundation.

Forty teams converged on the cricket club, where Summerfield is a sponsor, armed with their boules sets and ready for a bit of friendly competition in the knock out tournament. The finals saw teams from Robert Cooney, Porter Dodson, Wilkie May & Tuckwood and Risdons playing for their place, with Robert Cooney winning The Cup competition and ‘Risdons Solicitors’ winning The Plate competition.

There was also a prize for the best fancy dress which went to Fairhursts’ team, with the wooden spoon being taken by the ‘The Boule Belles’ from Morledge & Co. and ’The DC’ team from Devon Contractors just missing out on the spoon for last place.

The event raised £2,300 from the businesses participating, which Summerfield topped up to make a total donation of £3,300 to its Force for Good Fund, administered by Somerset Community Foundation.

Commenting on the day, James Holyday, Managing Director for Summerfield said: “Despite the showers amongst the sunshine, this event was our best one yet with a fantastic sum of money raised for a great cause. I would like to thank everyone for supporting the event and to the whole team involved in ensuring it happens every year. As a result, we have been able to raise over £30,000 since 2011, which is incredible.”

Since it was founded in 2002, Somerset Community Foundation has awarded more than £25m in grants to charities, community groups and social enterprises that have changed the lives of thousands in the county. The charity provides over £4 million of funding for a wide range of local causes every year in partnership with valued supporters like Summerfield.

Justin Sargent, CEO of Somerset Community Foundation said: “We’re extremely grateful to Summerfield and the teams once again. The funding from this event raised goes a long way in supporting local groups and charities working in the heart of our neighbourhoods. The boules competition is always such good fun and it’s great to be working alongside the local business community  and highlight the important work we do in partnership with Summerfield to make a difference to our communities here in Somerset.”

About Summerfield

Summerfield Developments (SW) Ltd. is a multi-award winning business based in Taunton, Somerset and has been developing property throughout the South West for 200 years; born from a traditional family-owned building firm established in 1823.

Building for both the right spaces (new homes) and the right places (commercial workspaces), their characterful and highly-regarded residential developments combine modern and energy efficient construction with sympathetic styling to suit the location and craftsmanship. All Summerfield homes come with a 10-year NHBC warranty and, wherever possible, are made using British materials and fittings and they are registered with the government’s Help to Buy Scheme, enabling buyers to get onto the property ladder more easily and affordably.

Summerfield Commercial have developed almost 4million sq ft of workspaces throughout the South West with leasehold, and freehold design and build options, alongside a commercial property lettings portfolio for flexible rental options.

With values aligned with supporting both the community and the environment, Summerfield have given £6.1m towards charitable causes and community projects and have planted over 1 million trees to help offset developments and improve ecosystems in the South West.

www.summerfield.co.uk

About Somerset Community Foundation

Somerset Community Foundation is a charity that helps passionate people in Somerset change the world on their doorstep by funding local charities and inspiring local giving and philanthropy. They aim to build stronger communities in Somerset where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. They provide rewarding and impactful ways for donors to give through them to the causes and places they care about most. Together, they fund amazing organisations and the passionate people that change lives every day. Since they were founded in 2002 they’ve awarded more than £25 million in funding, changing thousands of lives across Somerset.

www.somersetcf.org.uk