Hair today, gone tomorrow...? Barratt Homes’ Soton team look to raise £1,000 this Movember

As the month draws to a close, a number of staff at Barratt Homes’ Southampton division are now sporting their Movember whiskers.

Inspired this year to ‘grow a mo’ in support of the well-known charity, the 16-strong group have so far raised £483 – and they’re looking to hit their £1,000 target.

Among them is Julian Jones, Barratt Homes Land Director, who said: “Movember is changing the face of men’s health and is raising awareness of important issues surrounding mental health and prostate and testicular cancer.

“To do something as little as growing our ‘taches for a month – it’s the least we can do.

“As well as fundraising on behalf of the charity, hopefully we’ve started a few conversations that could just save someone’s life.”

Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world, transforming the way in which health services reach and support men.

Barratt Homes MD James Dunne added: “At Barratt we’re committed to helping organisations that need it in the communities we’re building in.

“I’m delighted to hear about the employees who have taken it upon themselves to support this fantastic charity.

“I must say as well, they’re all looking pretty good!”

• barratthomes.co.uk

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