Barratt Developments Scotland has donated £10,000 to an Inverness homelessness charity to support people in the local area
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THE Highland Homeless Trust is one of five charities that are benefitting from a share of the company’s £50,000 fund which aims to help people facing homelessness, financial crisis or social exclusion.
The charity, based in Church Street, supports the most vulnerable people in the city with activity programmes, care at home and accommodation.
Alex Gilchrist, general manager at the Trust, said: “Highland Homeless Trust are delighted to have received a very generous donation from Barratt of £10,000 towards our Active Referral Scheme, enabling the organisation to employ a co-ordinator one day a week.
“The Active Referral Scheme will provide healthy activities such as cycling, walking, fishing, five-a-side football, swimming and overnight camping trips.
“It is hoped that the provision of these activities to our homeless clients will improve mental health and wellbeing and hopefully promote positive change in their lifestyles.”
Alan Fraser, construction manager at Barratt Developments Scotland added: “As a homebuilder, we work in communities across the country to increase the availability of quality homes. Addressing homelessness is a cause that’s very close to our hearts but, sadly, the pandemic has exacerbated many of the social and financial issues and put many more people at risk.
“We are pleased to be able to provide some financial support to these organisations at a time when they need it most, and hope that our donations will help those who are vulnerable or facing hardship across the country.”
Churches Action for the Homeless in Perth, Aberdeen Cyrenians in Aberdeen, Social Bite in Edinburgh and Community Veterans Support in Glasgow also got £10,000 each.
