A group of Carmarthenshire farmers helping the local community through the Covid-19 crisis has been handed a cash donations from a leading housebuilder.

Carmarthenshire Young Farmers has received £1,000 from Persimmon Homes west Wales, to help the group continue its good work of shopping and collecting medication for vulnerable people in the community.

The donations are part of Persimmon Homes’ long-running Community Champions scheme, which sees the builder donate up to £1,000 each to two groups in each of its 31 operating areas.

Rhodri Lewis, of Carmarthenshire Young Farmers, said: “It’s a real honour to be recognised by Persimmon Homes and receive this funding.

“We’re a youth movement that provides opportunities to 800 members between the ages of 10 and 26 that live in Carmarthenshire.

“There are 23 Young Farmers clubs in Carmarthenshire that are run by young people for young people. From April our members have been busy helping out in the local community by assisting with shopping and collecting medication for individuals.

“It’s been a fantastic thing to be involved in, and this £1,000 will help us to continue that work.”

Persimmon Homes gives away up to £744,000 a year through Community Champions.

Sharon Bouhali, sales director at Persimmon Homes West Wales, said: “Community Champions has allowed us to support dozens of good causes – and these are two very worthy winners.

“It’s wonderful to see the great work that both the football club and the young farmers are doing in their respective areas. It’s the least we can do to lend a helping hand.”