Allison Homes Central supports Helping Whittlesey with a new community pantry

We’re proud to have supported local charity Helping Whittlesey as it opens a brand-new, purpose-built community pantry in Whittlesey.

As part of our support, we donated £1,100 to help fund essential works at the new facility, including fencing and concrete. The pantry is located next door to our Violet Meadows development, reinforcing our commitment to supporting the immediate local community.

The new pantry has been created to provide vital support to local residents, offering access to essential goods alongside wider community resources. It also includes an area for local information and recipe cards, as well as fundraising initiatives such as the sale of seasonal cards, with proceeds going towards Helping Whittlesey’s Christmas appeal.

The project has been made possible through a combination of grants and donations, alongside the support of local businesses, volunteers and community partners.

Anna Foster, Founder at Helping Whittlesey, said: “The Community Pantry collects surplus food from shops that would otherwise go to landfill and distributes it to the local community at no cost. We are environmentally focused and open to everyone. Since opening, we have saved 123.44 tonnes of food and flowers from going to landfill.

Without the support of Allison Homes and other grants, this simply would not have been possible. Our new pantry was much needed as we had outgrown our previous premises, which was a converted garage. Thank you so much for your support.

Adam Knight, Managing Director at Allison Homes Central, said: “Helping Whittlesey plays a vital role in supporting people across the local community, and we are pleased to have been able to contribute towards the new pantry.

Our donation supported key preparatory works, including fencing and concrete, helping the charity create a safe and secure space that will benefit residents for years to come. It is particularly meaningful to support a project so close to our Violet Meadows development, where our show home is now open and welcoming visitors.

Find out more about Helping Whittlesey and the services they offer, or visit their social channels.

Violet Meadows will be a welcoming new development of 175 two, three and four bedroom homes in the historic market town of Whittlesey, combining countryside surroundings with easy access to Peterborough and beyond.

Find out more about Violet Meadows, or contact the sales team on 01733 513506.

 

Allison Homes Web Article: 18th April 2026