One of the UK's leading housebuilders, Barratt Developments has announced a new partnership with a national youth charity.

The £1m deal will see the company work with The Outward Bound Trust, which helps young people who need it most to make positive changes in their lives through learning and adventures in the outdoors.

Together both organisations will support 2,400 young people to develop the key employability skills needed to prepare them for the world of work and make a purposeful contribution to society.

Barratt Developments' work with Outward Bound will cover three main areas; providing funding to disadvantaged young people for residential courses, placing Barratt employees on the courses as mentors, and hosting the annual 'Big Barratt Hike' with Outward Bound.


To help launch the partnership Chief Executive David Thomas visited the Ullswater centre in the Lake District where he met with Outward Bound Chief Executive Nick Barrett and saw first-hand how their courses help young people build and develop new skills.

Nick Barrett, Chief Executive of The Outward Bound Trust, said: "We are incredibly proud to be entering into our partnership with Barratt Developments. It's clear that they are as passionate as we are about creating a lasting impact on young people's lives. This partnership will make a huge difference and we cannot thank everyone at Barratt enough."

David Thomas, Chief Executive of Barratt Developments, added: "The Outward Bound Trust does amazing work transforming the lives of young people, giving them the confidence and practical skills to help them reach their full potential. We are excited to become partners, providing funding for new residential courses, involving our own ex Armed Forces employees as mentors, and using The Outward Bound Trust's practical expertise with our annual charity fundraiser – The Big Barratt Hike."

(CM/MH)