A Cornwall based housebuilder has donated more than £60,000 to local charities in 2024.

Each year Barratt Homes provides funding for charities and organisations across the region. Over the last 12 months the housebuilder has donated £60,940 to local concerns.

Jay's Aim, a charity dedicated to preventing sudden cardiac arrest in young people across Cornwall and the South West, was just one of the charities to have benefited. It raises awareness of heart conditions, provides life-saving CPR and defibrillator training in schools and community spaces, and makes publicly accessible defibrillators available.

Every week in the UK, 12 people under 35 die from undiagnosed heart conditions, often with no prior symptoms. Since 2018, Jay’s Aim has worked to reduce this number. The charity was founded in memory of Jay Osborne, who tragically passed away at 28 while out for a run on his first Father’s Day in 2017. Established by his family in Bude, the charity has since expanded its reach across the South West.

Dan Osborne, charity manager at Jay’s Aim, said: “Donations like this from Barratt make a huge difference to charities like ours. As a grassroots organisation, we rely on support from businesses and the community to continue our life-saving work. Every contribution helps us place more defibrillators in public spaces, deliver vital CPR training, and raise awareness of undiagnosed heart conditions in young people. With this support, we can keep working towards our goal of reducing sudden cardiac deaths across the South West."

Andrea Pilgrim, sales director at Barratt Homes, added: “We’re proud to have supported so many incredible charities including and other community groups over the past 12 months that work tirelessly to improve the lives of those in need. Their dedication and impact are truly inspiring, and we’re delighted that our donations have played a part in helping them reach even more people.”