Crest Nicholson plc

Our Eastern division have partnered with Hernhill CofE Primary School supporting creative outdoor play by donating surplus, reusable materials from our Crown Meadows development in Faversham. The initiative is a great example of how we work to maximise material reuse and minimise construction waste, while supporting the school’s award-winning outdoor play and learning approach. The school plan to creatively repurpose the donated materials to develop new areas for the children to explore and have fun, fostering children's creativity. Learn more about the initiative here: https://bit.ly/4iCtAr8

We are pleased to share that we have secured Reserved Matters planning approval for 323 high-quality new homes in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Our Midlands division will deliver the new development, named Bridgnorth Edge which will see the creation of two, three, four, and five-bedroom energy-efficient homes, equipped with solar panels and electric vehicle charging points. As part of our commitment to building for the community, the development will also include open spaces, play areas, cycle paths, and a new access road and roundabout. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3XUQge7

With our AGM coming up on 26 March, we invite our shareholders and stakeholders to review our latest Annual Report. Learn more about our key highlights, strategic focus for 2025, and our continued commitment to creating great places for our customers, communities, and the environment. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4kCgmfB

In celebration of #WorldBookDay yesterday, we are excited to share the launch of our new community book swap initiative. This initiative aims to connect the local community and share the joy of reading. Yesterday saw seven developments across our Midlands and Yorkshire divisions launch their community book swaps, inviting residents from the developments and the wider community to visit our sales offices and discover their next great read. Visitors can help themselves to a free book from our community library and to kickstart the collection, our dedicated sales teams have donated a series of nature-based books to fill the shelves for our first visitors. #WorldBookDay #CommunityBookSwap #CommunityEngagement

We are pleased to announce that our South West division have received planning approval for Netherton Grange, a new development of 101 homes in Nailsea, North Somerset. Alongside high quality homes and public open space, the development will feature a community orchard, and modern amenities for sustainable living, with homes equipped with photovoltaic (PV) panels and electric vehicle charging points. Read more here - https://bit.ly/4kmepnD

Last Friday, our South West division had the pleasure of hosting Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership and Gloucestershire Police at their Perrybrook development for a pop-up sustainable travel event. The local community were invited to come along for a free bike safety check, security marking, and a chance to have a go on the ‘smoothie bike’. In addition, visitors were able to get expert advice on rail and sustainable travel in the local area and were given a free hi-vis vest courtesy of Crest Nicholson to help keep them safe when cycling.

We are proud to announce that we are extending our charity partnership with Young Lives vs Cancer, the UK’s leading charity supporting children and young people with cancer, for a further year. Since the two-year partnership was announced in April 2023, our staff have participated in a wide range of fundraising activities, including sponsored treks, golf days, charity balls, and running the London Marathon, raising over £150,000 so far. Leaving a positive legacy is a core value at Crest Nicholson, making our partnership with Young Lives vs Cancer a natural fit. The money raised supports the charity in their aim to help young people with cancer (0-25) and their families from the moment of diagnosis. Read more about our partnership: https://lnkd.in/eFwKZ3dS

Today is #RandomActsOfKindness Day! 🎉 In celebration, sales teams from our Midlands and South West divisions surprised residents and staff at their local care centres with an impromptu visit, enjoying conversations with residents and delivering cupcakes for everyone to enjoy. We know that it takes more than just homes to build a desirable place to live and we actively seek opportunities like these that contribute to fostering relationships and deliver positive impacts to the local communities in which we work.

Our Chiltern division have recently funded a public art project, as part of its Castlefield Park development in Harlington. Partnering with Alison Turnbull, acclaimed artist Tony Stallard has been commissioned to run a series of workshops in the local community. Last month, Tony ran workshops with nearby Harlington Lower School where the children had great fun using various mediums such as charcoal, crayons, pastels, and coloured pencils to create art that reflects their local area. This public art project is a great example of how we engage with local communities, investing in initiatives that deliver social value in the areas in which we operate. #Chiltern #CommunityEngagement

We are excited to share that we have officially opened the first of our newly designed sales suites. As part of our commitment to delivering excellent customer experience, we believe that a welcoming environment plays a crucial role in serving our customers better. We have recently redesigned our sales suites to create carefully crafted spaces where our customers feel comfortable, valued and inspired. As well as modern aesthetics that reflect the quality of our homes, our offices feature digital displays to showcase our developments in an engaging interactive way and are equipped with the tools our teams need to facilitate seamless communication and support our customers at every stage of their new home journey. We look forward to welcoming our customers to our brand new thoughtfully designed spaces.