Allison Homes, through its Partnerships division, has made a donation of £6,400 to Local Hope, a charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals in the Boston area. This contribution is part of Allison Homes’ commitment to donate £100 to a local charity for every new home contracted through its partnership schemes.
The new ‘Skylarks’ development is located on Middlegate Road in Frampton, and this new community will provide 64 much-needed affordable homes as part of the ongoing partnership between Allison Homes and local housing provider Amplius.
The donated funds have been used to commission a series of vibrant murals for the neonatal and children’s units at nearby Pilgrim Hospital in the town.
Created by talented local artist Michelle Codling, professionally known as ‘The Painting Lady’, the artworks aim to bring joy, warmth and a sense of calm to patients and their families during what can be challenging times.
Representatives from Allison Homes, Amplius and Local Hope gathered at the hospital on 3rd February with the artist to celebrate the partnership and its positive impact on young patients and hospital staff.
Hazel Marsh, Founder of charity, Local Hope, said: “This incredible donation is going to be a game-changer for the hospital community. Michelle’s murals bring colour, hope and comfort to the hospital environment – we’re absolutely thrilled and deeply thankful for their support.”
A spokesperson from Pilgrim Hospital’s children’s services added: “The murals have transformed the ward spaces. They create a welcoming, reassuring environment that helps lift the spirits of families and children during their stay. The artwork not only brightens the walls – it brightens the whole experience.”
As a leading housing association in the Midlands, East and Southeast of England, Amplius is committed to providing high-quality homes and vital support services that improve the lives of its customers and communities. Together with Allison Homes, they have an established track record of delivering successful partnership developments to effectively address local housing needs.
James Pennington, Group Partnership & Investment Director of Allison Homes said: “We are thrilled to be supporting Local Hope with this donation. Their important work in the Boston community aligns perfectly with our commitment to building thriving communities, and the new murals are a wonderful addition to Pilgrim Hospital, which plays such an important role in supporting local families. This contribution has helped them continue their brilliant work.”
He continued: “Our partnership with Amplius has been instrumental in identifying and supporting local charities like Local Hope, thanks to our shared values of addressing both housing needs and community support.”
Local Hope has already made a significant impact in the Boston community through various initiatives over recent years. It raised £12,000 for an ability swing in Central Park, donated educational resources to Boston Endeavour Academy, and provided care bags for chemotherapy patients at Pilgrim Hospital.
Hazel Marsh added: “This donation helps us continue our mission of making a real difference in our community. We are extremely grateful to Allison Homes.”
The Skylarks development offers a diverse range of affordable housing options, including Rent to Buy, Shared Ownership, and Social Rent properties, ranging from one to three-bedroom homes. The final homes were completed and handed over in December 2025.
Marcus Keys, Chief Development and Commercial Officer at Amplius, said: “Our partnership with Allison Homes – and the charitable donations that come as a result of this – continue to go from strength to strength.
“Our development in Frampton is providing much needed affordable housing to the area, and to also be able to generate a generous contribution to an important local charity is wonderful.
“I’d like to thank all my colleagues at Amplius and Allison Homes for their hard work in bringing these homes to fruition and I’d also like to wish Local Hope the very best of luck for all the brilliant work they continue to do.”
