Page 64 • The HERALD • 11th December 2025 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v ASK A PROFESSIONAL Barratt David Wilson Homes Adds Spoonful Of Support For New Forest Jam Business Barratt David Wilson Homes is spreading its support as it donates £1,000 to a New Forest jam business set up as a social enterprise. e Real Jam and Chutney company, part of local charity Minstead Trust, is run by a team of sta with learning disabilities who produce the company’s award-winning jams, chutneys and marmalades. e money donated will go towards its next phase of expansion where it will bring on board more cooks and supply to more stockists. e donation is part of the housebuilder’s ongoing commitment to making a meaningful contribution to the communities it builds within. Marketing Manager at Barratt David Wilson Homes Southampton Division Megan Hamlyn said: “This is such an inspiring project we’re very pleased to support, and we’re excited to see the company’s next stage of growth. The fact it’s seen such success and its products are in huge demand just goes to show how much of an impact this inspiring project is making.” Seb Vigneron, Manager of Real Jam and Chutney Company said: “Every jar we make proves that people with learning disabilities can thrive when given the chance. But right now, we’re at full capacity. With the community’s support, we can grow our kitchen, welcome new supported cooks and keep spreading the impact of this life-enhancing business. We are hugely grateful for Barratt David Wilson Homes’ generosity and being a part of our expansion journey. It’s thanks to donations such as these that we’re able to grow and make an even bigger difference.” The team at the Real Jam and Chutney Company NFBP Business Support Programme New Forest Business Partnership (NFBP) have a really useful programme of business support and networking events, open to everybody and aimed at providing training for local businesses across a variety of essential skills. e programme includes a mix of both online and in person events - and many of them are free of charge. e next event is the NFBP Christmas Lunch, Wednesday 17th December, 12noon–3pm at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa, £59. New Forest Business Support Hour, Wednesday 7th January, 4pm–5pm, online via Zoom, book your place by 3pm. Business Breakfast, Thursday 15th January, 7.30am -9.30am, at e Montagu Arms Hotel in Beaulieu, £29. For more information and to book a place please visit: www.n p.org.uk
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