Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, Applethwaite Homes has continued to invest in a range of local initiatives and sponsorship opportunities across the Lancaster area.

As part of this year’s Caton Gala, held on Saturday 16 May, the Applethwaite team hosted a community stall staffed by Sales Advisors Andrea and Gill, where they engaged with residents and visitors throughout the day. In support of the event, the business also donated £500 towards the local band, helping to ensure another successful event.

The gala’s parade theme this year was “Time”, inspiring the community to come together at the Lunesdale Development in Brookhouse, Lancaster. As the parade passed the site, Site Manager Aysa was joined by local school children and a Lunesdale resident to bury a time capsule, commemorating both the heritage of the area and its future growth and success.

Applethwaite’s commitment to supporting local communities extends beyond neighbourhood celebrations and includes investment in grassroots sport. In April, the business donated £1,800 to Caton United Football Club to fund new clubhouse cladding, helping to enhance facilities for players, volunteers and supporters. The new cladding was installed over the weekend of 25 and 26 July. The company also showed its support for local cricket by sponsoring a local player for the Northern Pyramid Palace Shield season, helping to back community sport and create opportunities for people of all ages to get involved.

These initiatives form part of the business’s wider commitment to delivering social value, supporting local organisations, enhancing community spaces and making an impact that will benefit residents both now and in the future.

Samantha Palin, Sales Director for Applethwaite homes, said: “Supporting the communities where we build is incredibly important to us. Whether it’s helping to fund local events, improving sports facilities or creating memorable moments, we’re proud to play a role in bringing people together and investing in the places our customers call home.”

A spokesperson for Caton United Football Club added: “We are incredibly grateful for the generous funding provided for our new cladding. It truly means the world to everyone at the club. Not only has it completely revitalised the look of our facilities, but it also provides crucial weatherproofing and energy efficiency that will protect our future. Support like this is an absolute lifeline, and we are so deeply appreciative of the difference it will make in helping us continue to serve the local community.”