Genesis Homes has pledged its support to Jigsaw Children's Hospice.

The housebuilder, which has several developments under way in Cumbria, has selected the hospice as its charity for 2019.

The Penrith firm's managing director Nicky Gordon said: “I was given a guided tour of the facilities in Carlisle and was completely taken aback by the level of care and sincerity in their work. In life we take many things for granted and it was humbling to see how the hospice helps and supports children, young adults and their families. We’ll be doing lots of fundraising throughout 2019 as well as helping the hospice with planned construction work.”

Fundraising events already organised include a charity ball , to be held at The Halston in Carlisle on November 9.

A charity auction at the ball will raise funds jointly for Jigsaw Children’s Hospice and Eden Valley Hospice.

Last year, the company sponsored Grant Seaton , of the Cumberland Building Society as he completed 10 half-marathons to raise funds for the charity.

Jigsaw Children’s Hospice has been operating since 2007 in its purpose-built facility designed to help care for children and young adults throughout Cumbria.

Providing each child with personalised care and aiming to create a home away from home, the charity helps children and young adults maintain their normal routines and to make their stay as enjoyable as possible.

Natalie Bingham, corporate relationship co-ordinator at Jigsaw, said: “We’re really excited by this new charity partnership and we can’t wait to work alongside Nicky and the team!

"The hospice has some grand plans for 2019 and with the expertise and knowledge from Genesis Homes, hopefully some of our dreams will start to become a reality.”