Scotland’s home building industry is digging deep this month to support the vital work undertaken by Habitat for Humanity, a leading shelter charity providing the poorest and most vulnerable around the world with a decent place to call home.

Industry body Homes for Scotland recently announced its partnership with the charity, and Chief Executive Nicola Barclay will be taking part in a “Women Build” in Mumbai next January alongside colleague Gill Henry of Cruden Homes.  The week-long event will involve working on a building site to help extremely vulnerable communities living in poverty build their own homes.

With fundraising for the build now underway, Nicola said:

“Following the generous donation to the charity of £6,500 raised by guests of the HFS Annual Lunch in May, I was keen to continue our support of Habitat for Humanity in its mission to build a safe environment where families and communities can thrive.

“Everyone should have access to a secure home in order that they can realise their full potential in terms of health, education and employment prospects.  With the provision of decent housing a fundamental need, I look forward to witnessing first-hand the difference which can be made to the lives of these most vulnerable of communities through this important voluntary work.”