Construction has begun on a unique housing scheme in Glasgow
The project is being delivered in partnership with Glasgow City Council and Enevate Homes.
An artist's impression of the new gap homes (Image: Barnardo's)
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Gary Mayatt, managing director at Enevate Homes, said: "At Enevate Homes, we're proud to partner with Barnardo's on this meaningful project.
"By delivering five high-quality Gap Homes through offsite construction, we're helping to provide young people with safe, sustainable spaces to thrive as they transition into independence."
Councillor Ruairi Kelly, convener for housing and development at Glasgow City Council, said: "These Gap Homes in Glasgow will be very important for young people moving out of the care system, and will provide a key path towards independent living and a long-term higher quality of life."
Barnardo's Scotland's purpose-built Gap Homes offer high-quality, affordable housing within established communities and include ongoing support from the charity.
The scheme was developed in response to the shortage of suitable accommodation and support for care leavers, a gap that increases their risk of homelessness.
Each resident can stay in a Gap Home for up to two years, with Barnardo's offering flexible tenancies tailored to individual needs.
Elizabeth McShane, UK head of business for Gap Homes at Barnardo's, said: "We are absolutely delighted to mark the start of the Gap Homes programme in Glasgow.
"Gap Homes are transformational, having a profound and positive impact on the lives of young people.
"It can be very difficult for young people leaving care to live alone for the first time, especially when it comes to running a home on a limited budget.
"Gap Homes creates a safe and stable environment in which young people can thrive."
The programme is being funded through an £18 million donation from the Katherine Martin Charitable Trust, the largest in Barnardo's history.
This will support the creation of 50 homes across the UK.
Elizabeth McShane, the UK Head of Business for Gap Homes at Barnardo's (Image: Barnardo's)
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John Richards, chair of trustees of the Katherine Martin Charitable Trust, said: "We believe that every young person deserves a safe, stable home, and we are proud to support Barnardo's in their efforts to provide just that. "
Additional funding for the Glasgow development has come from the Albert Hunt Trust and the Garfield Weston Foundation.
Jane Deller Ray, operations manager at The Albert Hunt Trust, said: "The Albert Hunt Trust recognises the importance of a safe, secure home for young people leaving care and is pleased to support the Gap Homes development in Glasgow."
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