The company launched Community Champions to help community groups, charities and good causes across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire with two donations of up to £1,000 made locally every month.

However, as the nation starts to feel the effect of the Covid-19 outbreak, the housebuilder feels that, at the moment, elderly communities are in the most need of support.

To apply to Community Champions, visit: www.persimmonhomes.com/charity