The donations were made by the contractor’s staff over the summer and were donated to Cash for Kids partners, Paisley YMCA and Edinburgh School Uniform Bank who distributed the supplies, prior to the new school year commencing.

Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity helping the children that need it most across the UK. Their mission is to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people who are affected by poverty, illness, neglect or have additional needs. They believe that all children should be able to express their individuality, achieve their potential and live life to the full.

Claire McGinley, youth & programme development manager at Paisley YMCA, said: “We are so grateful for everyone at Clark Contracts’ very kind donations of back-to-school items. Rising costs continue to put pressure on our community and these items will go a long way in supporting local families with the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. From all of us at Paisley YMCA we would like to say a huge ‘Thank You’ to the team at Clark Contracts for these generous donations, these acts of kindness mean so much!”

Clare Fallas, operations coordinator at Edinburgh School Uniform Bank (ESUB) expressed heartfelt gratitude, highlighting the impact of such contributions on the lives of many local children: “The generosity of Clark Contracts ensures we can meet the growing demand for school uniforms this summer. These donations play a significant role in helping children feel equal and included among their peers. ESUB is a local charity dedicated to providing school uniforms to families in need, established in 2015.

“Our annual summer campaign is crucial as it prepares children for the upcoming academic year. Clark Contracts’ contribution includes a wide range of uniform essentials, all designed to help students feel prepared and motivated.”

Gordon Cunningham, managing director of Clark Contracts, said: “We are delighted to have been able to support Cash for Kids with this donation of school supplies. We believe that investing in our community’s future starts with supporting the education of children, therefore, we hope these donations can help provide a positive start to the new school year for pupils and help them reach their full potential.”

The contractor has supported various charities over the last 12 months, having donated over 200 books to Action for Children’s Christmas Appeal in December and over 170 Easter eggs to Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) in April.