Barratt and David Wilson Homes East Scotland Raise £160,000 for Cash for Kids

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As part of their efforts to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in East Scotland, Barratt and David Wilson Homes have named Cash for Kids as their main charity partner in 2024. The charity aims to support families and children affected by poverty, illness, neglect, or additional needs. In a notable fundraising effort, the company hosted a dinner at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) on September 5, which raised £130,000 for Cash for Kids. This adds to the £30,000 collected through staff-led initiatives earlier in the year. The company will continue to fundraise throughout 2025, with upcoming events including a charity golf day.

Key Takeaways:

  • Barratt and David Wilson Homes East Scotland raised £160,000 for Cash for Kids, including £130,000 from a dinner event on September 5 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC).
  • The company has named Cash for Kids as their main charity partner in 2024, focusing on supporting families and children affected by poverty, illness, neglect, or additional needs.
  • Andrew Morrison, Managing Director at Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes East Scotland, emphasized the success of their partnership with Cash for Kids and expressed determination to continue fundraising efforts.
  • Victoria Hendry, Charity Manager, Cash for Kids, praised the outstanding support from Barratt and David Wilson Homes, highlighting the potential impact of the £160,000 raised on children living in hardship across the region.
  • Barratt and David Wilson Homes are currently developing various new communities in East Scotland, including Kingslaw Gait in Kirkcaldy, Cammo Meadows in Edinburgh, and Bangour Village in West Lothian.

Statistics:

  • £160,000: The total amount raised by Barratt and David Wilson Homes East Scotland for Cash for Kids.
  • £130,000: The amount raised from a dinner event on September 5 at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC).
  • £30,000: The amount collected through staff-led initiatives earlier in the year.
  • 2024: The year in which Barratt and David Wilson Homes East Scotland named Cash for Kids as their main charity partner.
  • 2025: The year in which the company will continue to fundraise, with upcoming events including a charity golf day.

Sources:

  • Victoria Hendry, Charity Manager, Cash for Kids, as quoted in the article.
  • Andrew Morrison, Managing Director at Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes East Scotland, as quoted in the article.
  • The article "Barratt and David Wilson Homes East Scotland Raise £160,000 for Cash for Kids" (no publication date or author mentioned).