TURNER & Townsend has announced a major milestone with the delivery of 10,000 grants through its education fund in partnership with Action for Children.
The grants help to provide essential school uniforms and equipment to children across the UK that need it most. In Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow, 670 grants have been delivered through the fund since 2017.
Turner & Townsend established the fund when it launched its partnership with Action for Children in 2015. The grants empower families by enabling them to purchase essential school items. Each grant has a value of £40, which will increase to £50 per child in April.
Patricia Moore, UK MD of Turner & Townsend, said, “We are delighted to have reached this milestone in our partnership with Action for Children. This significant achievement reaffirms our dedication to creating positive change and breaking down barriers for disadvantaged youth. We are now looking forward to continuing to grow our partnership with Action for Children, making a valued change in our local communities across the UK, achieving our aspiration to raise £1 million and to deliver 15,000 grants by 2027.”
Katherine Woods, head of corporate at Action for Children, added, “We are thrilled to have hit this huge milestone with Turner & Townsend, helping thousands of vulnerable children to get the most out of their education. As the cost-of-living crisis continues, many families are finding it more and more difficult to keep up with the costs of school essentials for their growing children.
“Children shouldn’t have to feel like their school experience is different from their classmates. Every child deserves to go to school feeling confident and empowered to learn, wearing a clean uniform that fits them and with a school bag and stationery like their friends. With Turner & Townsend, we can continue to give even more children the chance to thrive and reach their full potential.”
To hear how these grants help change the lives of families across the UK, watch Haleema’s story: Haleema’s Story (youtube.com)
