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Karate club given cash boost

A North Ayrshire karate club has been handed a £750 cash boost from a leading housebuilder. Irvine Takeda Karate Club is the first winner of the Persimmon Homes West Scotland Healthy Communities campaign. The scheme will see Persimmon, the UK’s leading housebuilder, give away more than £600,000 to sporting causes across the UK over the next 10 months, with an overall top national prize of £200,000 in addition to numerous regional donations. Irvine Takeda Karate is a not for profit club which runs three weekly classes, and welcomes over 200 members aged from four upwards. The club has been part of the North Ayrshire community for over 40 years. James Heaney, of the club, said: “We are thankful for the generous donation from Persimmon Homes. “This money will allow our junior members to enter national and world championships as well as purchasing new equipment for the club. “We are currently fundraising to make sure our members have the equipment they need to ensure they reach their maximum potential.” Every month this year, Persimmon Homes West Scotland will hand out £750 to either a sports team, or individual aged 21 years and under in the area, with the money to be spent on kit, equipment, coaching or facilities. Then in January 2018, Persimmon Homes’ 30 businesses will then choose a team or individual to represent them in the grand final. An online public vote will then decide the final winner, with one individual or group scooping the £200,000 top prize to create a lasting legacy and two runners-up winning £50,000 each. The new fund is in addition to the £720,000 the company already donated through its hugely successful Community Champions scheme each year. Doug Law, managing director at Persimmon Homes West Scotland, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting Irvine Takeda Karate Club as part of Healthy Communities. The club are a vital part of the community and we wish them every success in future competitions. “Everyone who enters, regardless of whether they win a monthly prize, will be considered as a finalist. “We are looking for sports teams and individuals who have amazing ideas on how to spend £200,000 to come forward. We will consider anything from new clubhouses, to training centres, facilities or gyms or it may be people who want to spend the cash on the development of future Olympians.” To find out more or to enter the competition, visit www.persimmonhomes.com/charity Persimmon Homes West Scotland is currently building in Irvine at its Montgomerie View development including a range of 4 and 5 bedroom homes. To find out more visit www.persimmonhomes.com

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