East Park will use the cash to kit out its residential extension

A Glasgow based charity which provides education and residential care to children with learning disabilities and autism has received £45,000 from Barratt Homes West Scotland.

East Park will use the cash to kit out a residential extension currently under construction.

The money was raised at the builder’s recent dinner in aid of East Park, which is its official charity partner.

The funds raised at the charity dinner will make a significant impact

A delighted Judy Cromarty, executive director of East Park, said: “We are overwhelmed by the support and generosity of Barratt West Scotland, their suppliers and contractors.

“The funds raised at the charity dinner will make a significant impact to the new respite, residential and education facilities being built.

“We can’t thank everyone enough for their incredible kindness.”

The residential school on Maryhill Road was founded over 140 years ago and supports around 45 young people aged between five and 25 and their families. Accredited by the National Autistic Society, the organisation is expanding its services to support more of Scotland’s most vulnerable children and young people.

David Scott, managing director of Barratt West Scotland, added: “East Park does fantastic work, helping young people with severe learning difficulties and their families.

“Our staff, contractors and suppliers rallied behind the cause and we are thrilled to be able to support the charity as it looks to build new facilities for its pupils.”