Barratt Developments Tommy Award

EXETER DIVISION PRESENTED WITH COVETED TOMMY AWARD

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.

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 relationshipwith 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.