Building better
communities together
50+
years of building communities
30,000+
homes delivered
£7.7m+
financial contributions made towards education, community facilities and highways
We believe in building communities. Not just homes. That’s why community sits at the heart of everything we do – from the earliest planning stages through to long after our last home is complete.
We work closely with local groups, schools and organisations to understand what each community needs and how our developments can contribute positively. Whether it’s creating new community spaces, supporting local events or providing training opportunities for local people, we’re always a good neighbour.
We design our developments to bring people together naturally. Creating environments where neighbours become friends and communities flourish. We often incorporate existing community assets into our designs, preserving the character and history that make each place special.
This isn’t just good practice – it’s personal. As a family-owned business with deep roots in our local area, we understand how much communities matter. A thoughtfully planned and delivered development can breathe new life into an area while respecting its heritage.
News
Read about the news and initiatives in our developments and communities.
Clarion and Durkan Homes award £10,000 to local charitable groups through new Eddington Community Fund
Latimer, the development arm of Clarion Housing Group and Durkan Homes, through their Eddington Community Fund, have awarded £10,000 to...
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Youth organisation first to benefit from new community fund
Inspire 2 Ignite CIC, a Cambridge-based organisation focused on helping young people aged 12 to 24 who are NEET or...
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Charity hall gets new lease of life thanks to Durkan Community Fund
Durkan Homes and Laser Electrical Central have teamed up with Futurehope Hertford and Ware, a youth charity that supports teenagers...
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First successful applicants receive funds from Durkan Homes to support community initiatives
A food pantry group, a local primary school and a community festival are all among the first successful applicants to...
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Schoolchildren help bring new homes to life through art
Following a creative competition, pupils from Onslow St Audrey's School have unveiled new artwork at Durkan Homes’ neighbouring Hatfield East...
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Wasteland to Wonderland
Local contractors join forces to create new forest school for Bengeo pupils Durkan Homes has teamed up with a group...
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St Neots mayor kicks-off new home construction with kids’ treasure hunt challenge
The next phase of work to build new family homes is underway at Wintringham in St Neots, with Durkan, one...
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