A third tranche of £675 was donated this month, which brings the overall total to £2,400 paid so far towards the grand sum of £9,500 that has been pledged to the RNLI, with all money going directly to the local Queensferry RNLI Lifeboat Station.

The donation recognises the long-term relationship that has been established between Taylor Wimpey East Scotland and the RNLI with the money contributing towards the amazing life-saving services the Queensferry RNLI Lifeboat Station provides. The charity is 95% operated by volunteers and funded by voluntary donations. This donation contributes to funds that are necessary to make this achievable and will help with the RNLI’s overall aim of saving lives at sea.

The RNLI has a vital role within the community of Queensferry, and the local lifeboat station covers the Firth of Forth with its B-class Atlantic 85 lifeboat – one of the fastest in the RNLI fleet. The crew members are dedicated to keeping the local community safe and they have received three RNLI medals for gallantry.

Commenting on the support that they have received, Paul McKeown, fundraising and partnership lead for RNLI in Scotland said: “We are extremely grateful for the ongoing support that we receive from Taylor Wimpey East Scotland, and we cannot thank them enough for their latest donation. The money they have donated and continue to donate will be used locally at Queensferry Lifeboat Station, allowing it to continue to provide our 24/7 lifesaving service and achieve our overall goal of saving lives at sea. On behalf of everyone at the RNLI, I would like to say a huge thank you.”

Kirsty McGill, sales and marketing director at Taylor Wimpey East Scotland, said: “We are delighted to be able to support our local RNLI Lifeboat Station at Queensferry. Our donation of £2,400 to date reflects the continuation of our long-term commitment to this very worthy cause that provides a link between the new community that is emerging at Hawthorn Gardens, and the existing community of South Queensferry. Working with the RNLI is a real honour and we are extremely proud to be able to show our support in this way.

“Being able to work with local charities, groups and organisations that surround our developments means a great deal to us, and it’s always lovely to know that we are helping to make a difference to the lives of people in our local communities.”