We Are Barratt Homes East Scotland’s New Charity Partner for 2026&27

Photo by Sandy Young. From left to right: Jane Strutt, Alan Neely, Graeme Dunlop, Sam Embrey (Buying Manager, Barratt Homes), Duncan Martin, Sam Pace, Andrew Morrison (Managing Director, Barratt Homes East Scotland), Will Bain (CEO, Scran Academy), Shay, and Jake.

We are excited to announce that we have been selected as Barratt Homes East Scotland’s charity partner for 2026&27! This partnership is a huge moment for us and the young people we support, helping us grow our impact and reach even more young people across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

“We're so excited to be partnering up with Barratt Homes East Scotland! Working with our biggest home builder will transform just how many young people we can help feel at home in education and employment. We can't wait to help build positive futures together!”, Will Bain, CEO, Scran Academy.

It’s been amazing to welcome such an enthusiastic team from Barratt Homes on board. They’ve already shared brilliant ideas that will genuinely benefit both organisations, and it’s been an absolute pleasure getting to know the whole team. We’re really excited to keep building this partnership and creating new opportunities together.

What matters most to us is the difference this partnership will make for young people. It will open doors to new experiences, and opportunities to build skills, gain confidence, and create trusted relationships. Hearing directly from Barratt Homes’ directors, sharing their own stories and showing real belief in Scran and what we do, has been incredibly reassuring. It’s clear they truly value our work, and we can’t wait to see what we can achieve together.

Andrew Morrison, Managing Director for Barratt and David Wilson Homes East Scotland, said: “We’re very proud to be partnering with Scran Academy and to support an organisation that is creating so many meaningful opportunities for young people. Their work is making a real difference, helping individuals build confidence, gain valuable experience and move towards brighter futures.

“Barratt and David Wilson Homes care deeply about the communities we help shape, and this partnership reflects our commitment to supporting initiatives that have a lasting, positive impact. We’re excited to see what we can achieve together over the next two years.”

This partnership will include a range of collaborative initiatives, including fundraising, volunteering, work experience opportunities, and direct engagement with the young people we support. It’s going to make a real lasting impact!

We’re proud to be Barratt Homes East Scotland’s charity partner and can’t wait to see all the amazing things we’ll achieve together over the next 2 years!