Barratt and David Wilson Homes donates to The Junction charity

The Junction Foundation, based in Redcar and operating across the Tees Valley, was awarded £1,500 by Barratt and David Wilson Homes through the Barratt Redrow Foundation.

The foundation donated as part of its commitment to supporting national and local charities across the UK.

Barratt Homes Community Fund donation to The Junction Foundation (Image: Supplied)

Since 1991, The Junction Foundation has delivered specialist services to children, young people, and families—covering emotional wellbeing, youth support, and help for young carers.

Rebecca Jones, fundraising and events manager at The Junction Foundation, said: “It is always uplifting when a local business recognises the work we do and wants to support it.

“This funding will allow us to keep offering the support that so many young people rely on, especially those dealing with difficult circumstances at home or challenges with their mental health.

“Every donation helps us to reach more young people and families who are struggling and without this kind of generosity, many wouldn’t get the help they need.”

The charity also runs the Junction Multibank, launched in 2024 to address rising poverty in the region.

It has distributed more than three million essential items to families, including toiletries, clothing, bedding, and baby items.

Ms Jones said the latest donation will have a lasting impact.

She said: “We would like to say a huge thank you to Barratt and David Wilson Homes for its donation.

“Its support will have a real, lasting impact on the children, young people and families we work with.

“It means a great deal to us to know they stand alongside our charity and are helping us make life a little brighter for young people across the Tees Valley.”

The contribution is part of the wider work of the Barratt Redrow Foundation, which will celebrate its fifth anniversary in 2026.

Since launch, the foundation has pledged £20 million to good causes, supported over 2,000 charities, and is estimated to directly benefit 100,000 young people annually.

Joanne Ainsley, managing director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East, said: “We are honoured to be able to donate towards the vital work of The Junction Foundation.

“They are an essential resource for young people and families across the Tees Valley, and as a homebuilder, we are dedicated to supporting the communities in which we build to thrive.”

The donation will directly support The Junction Foundation’s core services, helping more young people feel safer and more confident, and offering hope for their future.

The charity is known for its safe, supportive spaces and targeted programmes, including those focused on emotional wellbeing and practical support.

It continues to work towards its mission of ensuring no child, young person, or family is left to face their struggles alone.