Barratt Developments raises £189,000 for charities across Scotland

21 Dec 2022

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Barratt Developments raises £189,000 for charities across Scotland

Barratt Developments' cheque to the Community Veterans Fund

Barratt Developments is celebrating a year of giving after donating more than £189,000 to good causes across Scotland.

Each year, the housebuilder supports a wide range of organisations promoting health, employability and care among many other causes. This is done through various charity initiatives, including the Barratt Developments Scotland Community Fund, which donates £1,500 to a deserving local cause in each of its Scottish divisions every month.

Over the last 12 months, Barratt Developments – which includes Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes and Oregon Timber Frame Ltd – has provided financial support to a diverse mix of charities – ranging from sports groups to mental health services.

The donation to Social Bite

In light of the cost-of-living crisis, the homebuilder has donated a large sum to support various food charities across the regions. These include Social Bite, Empty Kitchen, Full Hearts in Edinburgh which rescues surplus food to make meals for those in need, and Perth and Kinross Foodbank.

Meanwhile, environmental groups such as The Water of Leith Conservation Trust, Ellon Castle Gardens (Bill Bruce Memorial Garden Project), and Newburgh & Ythan Community Trust (Seal Beach Project) have also benefitted.

Highland Homeless Trust received support from the hosuebuilder

Likewise, health charities such as Hamish Dear Warm Hugs in the north east which provides financial assistance to children who have cancer, St Columba’s Hospice based in Edinburgh and the Lothians and mitochondrial disease charity, The Lily Foundation, have also received a share of donations.

Douglas McLeod, Barratt Developments’ regional managing director for Scotland, said: “At Barratt, we’re committed to using our scale for good whenever and wherever we can. As Scotland’s leading housebuilder, it’s important that we give back to the areas in which we build and lead by example.

“There is so much vital work being undertaken by organisations up and down the country, and we’re extremely proud to have been able to support these activities and help them continue during what has been a very challenging year.

“From foodbanks through to environmental projects, we’ve donated to a variety of causes this year and look to continue supporting a diverse mix in 2023 too. We would like to thank everyone who suggested charities and supported our fundraising activity and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.”