In total, a grand sum of £4,725 will be paid to The School Bank West Lothian as work at the development progresses. This signals a long-term relationship with Taylor Wimpey East Scotland, and the money will go directly to supporting the work that The School Bank West Lothian does with families across the local area of West Lothian.

The School Bank West Lothian is a volunteer-led group that aims to improve the lives of children in West Lothian experiencing financial hardship. Each year, they distribute new school uniforms and school items to hundreds of families across the local area. This latest commitment from Taylor Wimpey East Scotland follows earlier donations to the group to provide school uniforms and support the charity’s winter coat campaign.

Collette Moran, project manager for The School Bank West Lothian, said: “We are extremely grateful for the support that we have received from Taylor Wimpey East Scotland, and we can’t thank them enough for their generous donation. This money will be put to work to help us provide the support we offer families who need our help across West Lothian. On behalf of everyone who uses the services that our project provides locally, 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 The School Bank West Lothian in this meaningful way. Our announcement signals the deepening of our existing relationship with a hardworking community group and creating a new link between the new community emerging at our Sibbalds Wynd development and the existing community of Bathgate. Continuing our support for The School Bank West Lothian is a real honour, and we are extremely proud to be showing our support in this way.

“Being able to support and work with local charities 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 in the lives of people in our local communities.”