Hampshire team ditch the razors for Movember to raise over £15,000
Seven gents from Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton Division have raised more than £15,000 as they embraced the fuzz this Movember.
Led by Managing Director Matt Paine and Commercial Director Ross Snow, a team of seven from the Hampshire housebuilder started growing their magnificent array of moustaches from the first of November to raise money for the Movember Foundation.
A movement designed to tackle men’s health issues, Movember sees men across the globe skip the shave in aid of prostate and testicular cancer research and support, mental health and suicide prevention initiatives, under the Movember Foundation movement.
With many men facing mental health struggles across the construction industry, Barratt David Wilson Homes is an active advocate for raising awareness of men’s mental health issues.
Managing Director of Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton Division Matt Paine said: “The Barratt office has become home to some fantastic ‘taches – it’s been great to see the finished results! Everyone’s been such a good sport and I’m very proud of my team.
“We were all keen to take part in such a popular challenge in aid of men’s mental health - an especially important issue for our industry. Movember is a chance for us to give back, raise awareness and encourage our chaps to never suffer in silence.”
Barratt Redrow is currently building homes across Hampshire including Pebble Walk on Hayling Island, Harbour Place in Bedhampton and Forest Walk in Whiteley.