BARRATT DEVELOPMENTS
TOMMIES ACROSS THE NATION
EXETER DIVISION PRESENTED WITH COVETED TOMMY AWARD
BARRATT DEVELOPMENTS PLACE TOMMIES ON 300 SITES
A handmade Tommy figure was presented to Barratt Developments’ Exeter team, in recognition of their continued support, particularly through the challenges of the pandemic. The Exeter team commissioned the RBLI factory to create many of the signs they use on developments across the Devon, Cornwall and Somerset regions. Britain’s Bravest Manufacturing Company (BBMC) has now supplied more than 1,000 items, including signs, stickers, flags and even flagpoles, to Barratt Homes sites across the South West. The award was made by former Welsh Guard veteran Steve Hammond, who sustained life-changing injuries when serving on the Sir Galahad during the Falklands war and now works at BBMC.
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Steve said: “We’re incredibly proud to be working with Barratt Developments making signs for their sites. It gives me and the whole team a real sense of purpose. They have been incredibly supportive of our work over recent years – particularly during the pandemic – so we wanted to show our appreciation with this award. Our Tommy figure is a real symbol of military support, so we see no more fitting gift to show our thanks.” David Thomas, Barratt Developments’ Chief Executive, commented: “I am delighted to accept this award from RBLI on behalf of our Exeter division. We have a very close relationship
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with RBLI as the work they do is so important and helps to make a real difference to people who have given so much. It’s an honour for them to have given us this award, made by Britain’s Bravest Manufacturing Company.” Barratt Developments has also supported RBLI through its Tommy Club campaign, having become its first corporate patron by donating £100,000 and purchasing 300 full size Tommy figures to show their support.
To mark their patronage of Tommy Club and show their incredible commitment to veteran support, Barratt Developments erected over 300 Unknown Tommies in their developments UK-wide for VE Day.
RBLI Chief Executive Steve Sherry CMG OBE voices his thoughts on why Barratt Developments are a shining example of corporate sector suppor for the veteran community. Barratt Developments have time and time again shown their sincere commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community, whether it’s with their own veteran support policies or their generous giving practices. Whilst those of us in the Third Sector work tirelessly to lead the conversation on veteran support, for the private sector to join that discussion, ultimately organisations have to take that first step and stand up and be counted.
Their championing of Tommy Club, which will form a basis of support for our country’s veterans for years to come, is a clear indication of their long-term support of our country’s heroes. We cannot thank Barratt Developments enough for their ongoing patronage, and together we will continue to improve the lives of military veterans and their families.
Barratt Developments is without doubt such an organisation — they are a true leader in the private space when it comes to the support of the military community.
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