Community Impact
February 11, 2026
We gifted £1,500 to St Catherine’s Hospice, a charity that supports those affected by life-shortening conditions across Chorley, Preston and South Ribble.
The charity, located near our Calder Rise development in Cottam, was founded in 1985 and offers a variety of services, including hospice care, home visits, bereavement support, and support for carers and family members.
James Da Costa, Corporate Engagement Partner at St Catherine’s Hospice, said: “This donation from David Wilson Homes will be a great help. It will allow our nurses to continue providing the best possible care they can to those in our communities who are going through what can be the most challenging periods.
“St Catherine’s Hospice depends largely on community donations for the majority of its funding. The hospice’s ongoing care and support are made possible by the generosity of the community, enabling thousands of patients and their families to experience comfort, dignity and the chance to create cherished memories during a difficult time.”
The hospice itself has the capacity to care for up to 19 patients at a time and hundreds more through its Hospice at Home team, out in the community. Last year, St Catherine’s cared for over 1,800 patients.
Its team consists of specialist doctors, nurses, nursing assistants, physiotherapists, rehabilitation assistants, social workers and more, all on hand to support those who require its services.
The charity’s approach is to listen carefully to all of the details, big and small, to get to know their patients and the people important to them, taking into account their individual needs, wishes and concerns, and supporting them to achieve what matters to them.
Jennifer Burns, Sales Director at David Wilson Homes North West, said: “We are proud to support St Catherine’s Hospice and helps the charity continue to provide the life-changing care it is known for.
“We nurture a proud tradition of uplifting and supporting charities local to our developments, helping support these communities, which make areas like Preston such inviting places for people to live and build a family.”
To find out more about the charity, visit its website at St Catherine’s Hospice.
