We are committed to bringing added value and meaningful benefit to the communities in which we build, not just through the homes we create, but by investing and enhancing in the very essence of what brings a local community together.
Our Pledges bring together a host of bespoke measures for each local community including activities, donations, initiatives, volunteering drives and much more.
See below the support that we have provided in the local community...
Stay Safe, Stay Away offers primary schools an interactive session covering the history of building houses as well as the variety of fantastic and varied career opportunities within the industry, as well educating pupils about the dangers of going into construction areas unsupervised. On the 3rd July 2024 55 pupils from Alresford Primary School took part.
Land To Life is a curriculum-based schools project aimed at 7-11 year olds. The comprehensive suite of teachers’ notes and detailed lesson plans aims to educate children on how new communities are created, from land acquisition through to sales and marketing.
Protect and enhance existing and new wildlife habitats within the site, protect species including hedgehogs, birds, bats, reptiles, invertebrates as well as native flora, and green open spaces which includes an ecological protection area, a childrens’ play area and a pond.
We donated £1,000 towards Great Bentley Football Club under-twelves football kit. This donation has allowed the team to purchase smart new kits, complete with the Cala logo, helping the team look and feel professional in training and on match days.
The Great Bentley village show is an annual family fun day out which takes place on the large village Green in September. It features the companion dog show and many other attractions including Suffolk Punch draught horses, a tractor display, gin tasting and a full selection of refreshments. Visitors to the Green are entertained throughout the afternoon by “The Big Easy” jazz band and “The Harmonettes“. This year it was attended by 800 villagers and NHC made a donation of £500 towards the event.
In April 2023, we provided a donation of £750 towards the repair and structure of the church bells at St Mary the Virgin Church in Great Bentley.
We donated £1,500 towards the early years foundation stage playground improvements to help fund their mud kitchen, accessories and books.
Welcome to Ufford Chase's Showhome of Support
At Cala, we are passionate about building communities, not just homes. Our showhome in Great Bentley will not only give you a glimpse into the Cala lifestyle, it will also showcase the small businesses, rising stars, local talent and the new community we are now part of.
We want to spotlight Great Bentley's local businesses in our showhomes. From artwork and accessories to furniture and fabrics, we aim to bring a real unique flavour of what this town has to offer.
Local businesses we are supporting
Click on the names of the local businesses we are showcasing in our showhome at Ufford Chase to find out more about them:
Quince & Crab-apple Jelly – Gina’s Homemade Preserves
Tides Fortune Elder Pear Dry Gin - East Coast Distillery
Walnut infused Honey - The bee friendly honey company
Swan cuddly toy - Hilltop Garden centre
Antique jewellery box - Tendring Antiques Centre
Refresher spray - Stour Valley Orgnais Lavender Company
Pet Food Tin and treats - Pet Village
A Cala sales representative will be in touch soon to discuss your enquiry.