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Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Construction has begun on a unique housing scheme in Glasgow
Construction has begun on five Gap Homes in Glasgow, designed to help young people leaving the care system transition to independent living. 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) Read more: Do you have to pay council tax if you receive benefits from the DWP? 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) Read more: How can I keep my child safe online? NSPCC guidelines as Ofcom tightens rules 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."
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
£18m Barnardo's donation is largest in its history
Children's charity Barnardo's has been handed £18m in the largest single donation it has yet received. The "extraordinary" donation will be used to create 45 homes for the charity's Gap Homes programme, which supports young people leaving care by providing them with suitable accommodation. A third of the homes will be built in Lincolnshire, Birmingham and Glasgow, with locations for the other 30 still to be finalised. The donation has been made by the Katherine Martin Charitable Trust, which was set up following the death of the 1920s racing driver who helped shape the Aston Martin brand. The trust has supported the charity for more than 60 years, particularly in North East Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. Barnardo's chief executive Lynn Perry said: "This extraordinary donation from the Katherine Martin Charitable Trust is monumental for Barnardo's. "We believe it's the largest single gift in the charity's history and it's hard to express just how much of an impact that will have for so many young people." John Richards, chair of trustees at the charitable trust, said: "Katherine Martin was a remarkable woman who believed in the power of philanthropy to change lives. "This significant donation is testament to her enduring legacy." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Warning cost of living fund closure 'catastrophic' Helping young people 'one mountain at a time' 'School counselling service was invaluable for us' Barnardo's
BBC News
12-02-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
£18m donation to Barnardo's is the largest in its history
Children's charity Barnardo's has been handed £18m in the largest single donation it has yet "extraordinary" donation will be used to create 45 homes for the charity's Gap Homes programme, which supports young people leaving care by providing them with suitable accommodation.A third of the homes will be built in Lincolnshire, Birmingham and Glasgow, with locations for the other 30 still to be donation has been made by the Katherine Martin Charitable Trust, which was set up following the death of the 1920s racing driver who helped shape the Aston Martin brand. 'Monumental' The trust has supported the charity for more than 60 years, particularly in North East Lincolnshire and East chief executive Lynn Perry said: "This extraordinary donation from the Katherine Martin Charitable Trust is monumental for Barnardo's."We believe it's the largest single gift in the charity's history and it's hard to express just how much of an impact that will have for so many young people."John Richards, chair of trustees at the charitable trust, said: "Katherine Martin was a remarkable woman who believed in the power of philanthropy to change lives."This significant donation is testament to her enduring legacy." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
