Foundations magazine - Issue 33

Welcome to the summer edition of Foundations magazine.

Having begun our new financial year, it is a good time to reflect on all the things we have achieved together over the past 12 months. This edition is full of updates and stories that showcase the incredible efforts of our teams.

We lead with an update on one of our largest development project in Hayes, West London, where the progress made so far is a testament to the site team’s collective expertise, collaboration and focus. Our attention to detail and unwavering focus on quality continue to set new benchmarks in the industry.

In addition, you will find an interview with our new Chair, Caroline Silver, who brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to our organisation. I encourage you to read this interview to gain valuable insights into our future direction and strategic priorities.

Our sustainability team discusses how they are integrating sustainable practices into our business. Their dedication and innovative thinking have helped us make significant strides towards our environmental goals, not only benefitting our business but also contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.

We have acted on the feedback received through our employee engagement survey. Your responses

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helped us identify areas for improvement and implement initiatives to enhance what it means to work at Barratt, and in this update we take you through some of the plans already underway.

Charitable giving sits at the heart of our business and I am delighted to share inspiring stories of how you have made a positive impact in the communities we serve, as well as the latest from our Barratt Foundation.

Finally, I am delighted to introduce our graduate cohort and the activities that are planned. Million Makers has been a fantastic development and fundraising initiative from the Prince’s Trust. Over many years of participation, our graduate cohorts have both learned and raised big funds along the way. The 2022 cohort will make us proud.

All businesses are about balance, and Barratt is no different. Although there remains some uncertainty ahead where we will need to pull together and navigate market challenges, there will be much more for us to celebrate as well.

I am grateful to all of you for your dedication and hard work over the past 12 months and I am proud to be leading such a great team into another exciting year for Barratt.

David Chief Executive Officer

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What’s new

The latest news from around the business

When old meets new Meet the team that transformed a heritage site into Hayes Village

For people and places New developments in our Sheffield, Bristol, Kent and North Scotland divisions

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The big interview: Caroline Silver

Meet our new Chair

From our divisions

Fundraising, outreach, volunteering – our divisions have been busy!

Building a sustainable future

We caught up with the Sustainability team to find out more about their work

Supporting good causes

Discover how we’ve been helping charities around the country

Your opinion matters

Actions we’re taking as a result of our employee engagement survey

Making change

Support our graduates who are fundraising for The Prince’s Trust

Find your passion

Five ex-ASPIRE graduates share their experience of the programme

For you

Find out about the benefits, training and events available to you through Barratt

Improving our ways of working

Discover the positive changes coming in the next few months

The last word

Meet Abuzar Gulamdastaguiro, Group Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

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From house to home

We have some exciting news to share about our recent partnerships with Transport for London (TfL) and IKEA.

Barratt London has been chosen by TfL to deliver 900 brand new homes on Bollo Lane, Acton. The site will be developed as a joint venture (JV) partnership and represents our third JV with TfL, following the successful Blackhorse View in Walthamstow and Wembley Park, where we have just started construction.

We are also teaming up with IKEA to curate custom furniture sets that cater to homebuyers on a budget without compromising on modern and stylish design. The collaboration launched at IKEA’s Wembley and Greenwich stores.

Over the past six months, our Barratt Foundation has continued its commitment to charitable giving through donations and fundraising efforts.

In February, we donated £50,000 to the British Red Cross to help those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, plus £100,000 to Comic Relief as part of a UK-wide appeal to help combat the cost of living crisis. This donation will provide much-needed support to up to 10,000 families.

To mark the King’s coronation, Barratt donated £50,000 to our long-standing charity partner, The Outward Bound Trust (pictured above), empowering individuals through outdoor experiences. Finally, you have all rallied together to raise more than £1 million in the past year. To celebrate this remarkable milestone, Barratt donated £25,000 to the Lighthouse Club so it can continue its invaluable work supporting those in need in the construction industry.

Net zero ambitions

Barratt has committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions in our direct operations by 2040. Meeting this target requires adopting alternative fuels and energy sources instead of diesel; for example, hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in telehandlers and generators. In the last year, Barratt purchased 700,000 litres of HVO and committed to purchasing a further two million litres for use across the Group. To date, this has resulted in a reduction of around 2,000 tonnes of carbon

dioxide equivalent (tCO2e). Looking ahead, reducing total fuel use is needed, but within that reduced amount, increasing the proportion of HVO. As well as this, all 82 properties at Delamare Park, our groundbreaking gas-free development, are fitted with air source heat pumps. This clean, efficient and emissions-free approach will ensure sustainable heating and hot water for each home. This site highlights one of the steps we are taking to ensure all of our homes are net zero carbon by 2030.

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Championing women

This year, Barratt London participated in the Future Opportunities for Women in Construction event hosted by The Skills Centre. Lauren Potter, Head of Land; Emily Kimberlin, Senior Estimator; Leigh-Ann Smith, Assistant Site Manager; and Kirsty Harper, Resourcing Manager, represented Barratt during the meet and greet with employers, where they advocated careers in construction. Their efforts resulted in more than 25 applications from women seeking work experience placements with Barratt.

By continuing to champion women in construction, we are shaping a more inclusive industry and ensuring that Barratt remains at the forefront of excellence.

Meanwhile, June was a month of phenomenal achievements by the women at Barratt. Their talent and dedication to construction have earned them well-deserved recognition and numerous awards.

Special acknowledgements to: Laura Barnett, Commercial Manager, who won The Woman of the Future award at the 2023 Women in Housing Awards; Victoria Grinnall, Trainee Assistant Site Manager, who won Woman of the Year at the Women in Housing Awards; Martha Newall, Quantity Surveyor, who won the Women in Property North West Award; and Site Managers Leanne Hardcastle and Victoria Chalmers, who each won an NHBC Pride in the Job award.

Record results

Our Chief Operating Officer Steven Boyes recently announced that 96 of our site managers won an NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award. This is the 19th year in a row that Barratt site managers have won more of these awards (known as the Oscars of the housebuilding industry) than any other housebuilder, proving their unwavering commitment to excellence. This news follows our announcement that we were awarded the Home Builders Federation (HBF) 5 Star Home Builder rating through the Customer Satisfaction Survey for a record 14 years in a row.

Congratulations to all of our site teams for the hard work and dedication that continues to propel us to the top of the table.

CEO champions conservation

Sustainable innovation wins

Group Sustainability Director Bukky Bird (pictured above centre) was recently named Sustainability Leader of the Year at the Edie awards, the world’s largest sustainable business awards scheme. This is the first time in more than 10 years that a housebuilder has won a prestigious Edie award.

Oliver Novakovic and the Waste Reduction Team were also shortlisted for Net Zero Leader of the Year and the Water, Waste & Resource Management awards respectively.

Our Energy House 2.0 project has earned the Building/Development of the Year award at the prestigious Unlock Net Zero Awards, a ceremony that

recognises and champions progress on the journey to decarbonisation for the UK housing sector and the supply chain that supports it.

This would not have been possible without the commitment of our Technical & Innovation team, Eion Reynolds and our talented Build team, as well as our brilliant partners and sub-contractors who played a vital role in bringing the project to life.

Barratt Developments is also among the first companies to receive Champion Status by Building a Safer Future (BSF), driving the culture change to ensure that the buildings of the future are safe for those living and working in them.

The BusinessofNatureis the first of four documentaries created by the RSPB, WWF, National Trust and Silverback Films for UK organisations. Inspired by the BBC series WildIsles, it looks at what companies can do to put nature at the heart of their decisionmaking and features experts and business leaders, including our CEO David Thomas, who emphasises that we have a joint responsibility to protect our precious Wild Isles.

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ON TOP OF THE WORLD

Hari Budha Magar, a former corporal in the Royal Gurkha Rifles, has become the first double above knee amputee to climb Mount Everest. Hari, who lost both legs while serving in Afghanistan, set out on a mission to redefine the limits of what individuals with disabilities can achieve. As a major sponsor of Hari’s expedition, we are extremely proud of his courage and unwavering determination. We are also delighted that the Barratt logo made it to the top of the tallest mountain in the world and met the Prime Minister of Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

Board changes

Caroline Silver has joined the Barratt Board as Non-Executive Chair with effect from 30 June. She succeeded John Allan, who completed nine years of service. Read our big interview with Caroline.

New start for refugees

This year, we were proud to announce our involvement in an initiative that provides vital support to Afghan refugees. In partnership with the government and local authorities, we have developed and piloted the Homes Partnership Model. As part of the scheme, we are offering around 40 new four-bedroom homes across the country to Afghan families who supported the Armed Forces and were forced to flee their country. We are the only housebuilder to make this commitment. The successful pilot project has paved the way for a potential second phase of the programme.

In April, we welcomed Leader of the Labour Party Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Leader Angela Rayner to Centurion Village in Leyland, Lancashire. It was a great opportunity to showcase our commitment to building highquality homes, creating sustainable communities and fostering strong connections.

During their visit, Site Manager Eion Reynolds, Construction Graduate Emma Winder and local Apprentice Lucas Worswick took the guests on a tour of the site. And Sir Keir and Angela were given the chance to try laying bricks under the supervision of bricklayers Bob Coen and Craig Bradshaw.

For 100 years, the Nestlé Factory was an important part of the Hayes community, but in 2014 production moved to Derbyshire. In 2015, Barratt London and SEGRO partnered to bring the derelict brownfield site back to life. The plans strike a balance between the re-use of existing buildings, protecting its heritage, and redevelopment to maximise the potential of the space and deliver jobs, homes, affordable housing and community facilities.

What did Barratt set out to create with this project?

Anna Nasalska-Olczyk, Senior Technical Manager: A sustainable and truly pleasant place to live amongst the landscape and memory of the factory, with a network of public, communal and private amenity space. The site provides 1,479 homes, including 40% affordable homes, a café, community space, boat club and Nestlé Museum. A significant feature is the retention of parts of the original façades and entrance tower of the iconic Truscon/ Wallis Gilbert & Partners factory building,

When old meets new

Discover how Barratt London has transformed a neglected brownfield site into a stunning new development

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and the repair and rebuilding of the original front of the Sandow factory building that dates from 1911.

What part of the project are you most proud of?

Lee Greenwood, Projects Director: The art deco architecture and history of this iconic scheme. The nuances of retaining existing façades and reviving longforgotten construction methods to bring the buildings back to life has been inspiring. The team’s efforts despite the extensive constraints they are dealing with, as well as stakeholder engagement, all while delivering fantastic customer service, is what I am most proud of.

What’s the best thing about working as part of a team on this development?

Lee: The mantra “One team, one dream” is adopted by everyone. The team works together daily and huge efforts are made to ensure we are working towards the same goals. The team has delivered 673 new homes over the last 30 months; over one new home every working day for three years. Diversity and inclusion is key: over 40% of our team are from diverse backgrounds. They all bring viewpoints that strengthen the depth and quality of

our conversations, driving the strategies to enable us to deliver.

Jason White, Project Manager: Good, clear communication with a stable and motivated project team has been key. Keeping our customers’ journey at the forefront of all decision making is paramount and has resulted in us achieving our five-star status. The team’s persistent hard work has not gone unnoticed as we have been awarded a Pride in the Job Award for three years running and were selected again this year to participate in Barratt’s Health, Safety and Construction Awards. Tyler O’Connor, Site Secretary: Seeing happy customers moving into their new homes thanks to the team working to deadlines and ensuring the customer journey is to the Barratt standard.

What have been the main challenges on this project, and the solutions?

Anita Anderson-Smith, Site Manager: Working with over 20 trades in one block simultaneously and making sure progress and quality of works are checked daily at a fast pace. Two factors help me to manage this: a great team of talented and hardworking managers and correct sequence of work.

Rob Traill, Assistant Site Manager, is new to large-scale developments. He joined Barratt West London on secondment from BDW Southern Counties, which has become a permanent move. We asked how this project compared to his experience with Southern Counties.

Rob: The scale of the entire project once complete is much larger. Understanding the Reinforced Concrete (RC) frame, which I’ve never worked on before, was a challenge compared to building houses. I was first tasked with managing the testing of all balcony brackets for NHBC approval. We had a tight timeframe to test plus finish brickwork and complete all fire stopping and external elements. External elements are also different, making sure everything installed is compliant. I want to gain skills and experience of how developments are constructed from start to finish. It will take time, but working on the Hayes project will give me this opportunity.

What are the customers saying?

Tyler: We’ve had some really positive feedback via Trustpilot, NHBC surveys and email. However, we’re not perfect, and less positive feedback helps us improve our customer journey. A strong community is being built and many young people have moved here for a quick commute into the city. In the last few months, it’s been lovely to see neighbourly relationships grow into friendships.

Biodiversity and landscape overview

• Over three hectares of publicly accessible green space and courtyards (36% of the site)

• Family-orientated play spaces

• 1.3km trim trail

• Opening up 300m of new canal path

• Retained woodland

• New tree, shrub, ground cover, perennial and wildflower planting within parkland to increase biodiversity and attract insects

• Planting native species with year-round interest and overlapping

flowering periods

• Rain gardens to support surface water management and promote biodiversity

• Biodiverse green roofs where possible, to maximise benefits for invertebrates and other species

Sustainability overview

• Important objective to reduce carbon emissions

• Community heating system

• Photovoltaic panels installed on roofs

• Surface water drainage system and underground geocell storage tanks

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• 200 EV charging spaces and 270 passive EV charging spaces

• 2,000 cycle spaces

• Links to central London via new Crossrail station (20 minutes to Bond Street)

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Block of 532 homes under construction

Existing listed building redevelopment 2026 Project completion

For people

and places

This issue, we’ve explored new developments in our Sheffield, Bristol, Kent and North Scotland divisions

Dyce (North Scotland)

North Scotland’s proposed David Wilson development of 91 Alba homes – including 22 affordable – is designed on a former school site to the north of Dyce, Aberdeen. This fantastic natural setting includes mature woodland and incredible views across the River Don, which encloses the site to the north and eastern boundaries. The proposal includes open parkland, tree retention and a greatly enhanced network of informal, organic footpaths, in addition to a wider connection to the public core path network. The open space will include an equipped play park and grassed/lawn area for play, surrounded by more natural grassland maintained to support biodiversity. New tree planting and hedging will be incorporated within crescent streets and will form an organic frontage to all dwellings.

Across our divisions, we are enhancing the health and wellbeing of residents and providing homes for nature through highquality, well-maintained landscapes. There’s also fantastic evidence of supporting communities through recruitment, skills training and improvements to local facilities.

Gloucester (Bristol)

Winnycroft is a dual-branded development of 420 new homes located on the south-eastern edge of Gloucester, at the foot of the Robinswood Hill Country Park. A total of 156 units have been agreed for a Private Rented Sector (PRS) deal – the second such agreement for the Bristol division. The development provides a range of two, three and four bedroom homes. In an economically challenged area, Barratt has committed to promote and advertise local job and skills training, as well as prioritising the recruitment of local labour on this site. The team has worked to retain and enhance the healthy existing biodiversity through the provision of a new community orchard, a new badger sett, 85 bird boxes, 65 bat boxes, wildlife kerbs, sensitive lighting and hedgehog highways – small holes in garden fences that create convenient routes for our prickly friends – for every garden.

Aylesford (Kent)

Work commenced in March 2023 on a dual-branded development of 840 units in Aylesford – including 40% affordable – split between the Kent and Southern Counties divisions. The proposal has adopted strong design principles with formal squares positioned at nodal points on the treelined looping primary road, reinforced with 2.5-storey houses and three-storey apartments in signature locations. The development is close to local amenities and has great links to public transport, with a bus service to Maidstone town centre and a direct service to London from Barming railway station, just a short walk away. A new primary school is proposed in the south-west corner of the site. The first phase of 44 David Wilson Homes is named The Poppies due to the Royal British Legion’s strong connection with the area.

Dinnington (Sheffield)

At Thornberry Gardens, the Sheffield division is constructing 152 Barratt Homes – including 20% affordable – in the popular town of Dinnington. This vibrant new community offers semi-rural living with convenient connections to Worksop, Sheffield and Rotherham. The development benefits from public open spaces, an equipped children’s play area and a range of excellent local amenities. As part of planning negotiations, it was agreed to enhance local sports provision for the use of the wider community by working with the local school to deliver more than £600,000 of improvements to facilities. Reflecting our commitment to giving nature a home, the development includes integrated swift bricks and bat boxes, as well as hedgehog highways.

Future Homes Standard

Thursday 15 June marked the end of the one-year transition period for the new Building Regulations: Approved Documents for Part F, L and O. This means that any building commencing construction after this date will need to be constructed to the new regulations. As a business, we recognise the significance of these changes – it is the biggest overhaul of Building Regulations that has been seen to date. A new Future Homes Site is now available to view via OurPlace, which provides supporting guidance and information on the implications of the updated regulations on all departments.

What are the changes?

Part L1 (Conservation of Fuel and Power in New Dwellings)

• Carbon Reduction Targets and Fabric Energy Efficiency –enhanced fabric, efficient services, heat recovery systems and photovoltaics where required.

• Photographic Evidence – a new requirement for site teams to provide photographic evidence of the home taken at key construction stages.

Part F (Ventilation) – decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation (dMEV) introduced to meet increased ventilation rates.

Part O (Overheating) – impact on the size of windows and openings to mitigate overheating. In meeting this requirement, account is taken for the safety and comfort of occupants considering the height of window openings to prevent falling, and reducing noise within bedrooms.

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The big interview

Caroline Silver

WhileCarolineSilver,ournewNonExecutiveChair,spentmorethan30 yearsworkinginthebankingsector, sheisnostrangertotheconstruction industryasherfatherwasabuilder. She understands Barratt’s core valuesandislookingforwardto usingherwealthofexperienceand knowledgetohelpusachieveour objectives.Wechattoheraboutthe past,presentandfuture…

What attracted you to this role?

I love tangible businesses – ‘bricks versus clicks’ – and Barratt is about bricks in every sense of the word. I also like businesses that are important to people and the country, with a great sense of culture and purpose, all of which describes Barratt. On a more personal level, my father was a builder, so a lot of my childhood was spent on building sites – he even taught me to lay bricks – and my first home when I got married was a Barratt property. My husband and I bought a little detached house in Tonbridge, Kent, and I remember it with a great deal of affection. I’m excited to be Chair and can’t wait to get out and around the business over the coming months.

What will your priorities be in this role?

I’ve inherited a great Board that has been very well chaired and a highly experienced management team that is extremely well respected in the industry. Barratt is the leading UK house builder, not just in terms of numbers of houses built but also in the pride it takes in doing that job well. My priority is to help us continue doing what we do well, and to create an effective bridge between the Board and the management team to enable us to get the best from each other.

How will your experience at large organisations help with this new role?

As a banker, I’ve worked with companies in many different sectors across the world, and as a nonexecutive director and chair, I’ve been fortunate enough to see customerfacing businesses that have gone through continuous transformations to improve on delivering their proposition. It’s great to be able to draw on those different sectors and common experiences to help Barratt achieve its strategic objectives.

What does success at Barratt look like to you?

For me, it’s maintaining quality indicators and continuing to train, develop and retain our workforce. On a broader perspective, it’s about looking at a very challenged, or challenging, political and planning environment. Nobody disagrees that we need housing, but we need to think about how we play our best role in helping to overcome those issues. Success for me would be people recognising that Barratt is a leader in solving problems.

What has been the most challenging moment of your career?

I was at Merrill Lynch when the global financial crisis hit in 2008, and it was very clear that we faced an unpluggable capital hole amid a market that was losing confidence we could survive. It also became clear within the space of 48 hours, as Lehman Brothers folded, that other banks on Wall Street were quickly going to follow. Helping navigate that crisis was challenging because I was watching my bank and clients on the edge of a precipice and it was hard to see how we were going to get through it.

What has been the highlight of your career so far?

There have been millions of small highlights versus one in particular. Sometimes it can be something as simple as a client phoning to thank you for making a small thing happen. Or solving a customer’s problem. On the other hand, I was recently inducted into the FIA Hall of Fame for people in the financial industry, which is real peer recognition and nice.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

Do the right thing. My father would have said you need to be able to sleep at night. My mum would have added: “Think it, but you don’t always need to say it,” which is also good advice for the boardroom! She would also have said to be kind. There are lots of times you have to do difficult things, but you don’t have to be unkind.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

We are a sports-mad family. We’re not good at playing any sports, but we enjoy watching everything: football (I’m an avid Liverpool supporter), tennis, cricket, rugby and anything in the Olympics. We also love music, ranging from opera to Take That to Beyoncé, and go to loads of gigs. Although I don’t do festivals as I can’t handle the toilets!

What was your favourite sporting event or concert?

There have been many, but probably England versus New Zealand at the 2019 Rugby World Cup semifinals in Tokyo. We wiped the floor with New Zealand and I don’t think I’ll ever see that again. Elton John’s farewell tour was really good, as was Adele, but my favourite concert has to be Take That Present: The Circus Live Tour in 2009. But I can’t believe it was that long ago!

What’s your favourite film?

I’m a bit of a history buff and I think Guillermo del Toro tells a wonderful story, so when I’m thinking deeply it’s Pan’s Labyrinth. But when I’m just enjoying myself and relaxing, it has to be GuardiansoftheGalaxy

What are you reading at the moment?

QuantumSupremacy, which is about quantum computing and how it will change the world, and a fiction series called TheKing’sAssassin, which is a bit like GameofThrones. I also have a copy of NationalGeographicbeside the bed. It’s a bit of everything, which pretty much sums me up.

Biography

Caroline was Chair of PZ Cussons PLC. She has been a trustee of the Victoria and Albert Museum, a Non-Executive Director of Meggitt PLC and M&G PLC and was on the Board of the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

She has spent over 30 years in the investment banking sector and, until 2020, was a partner and managing director at Moelis & Company, where she remains a senior advisor to the firm.

Caroline has held senior corporate finance and M&A positions at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch, starting her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she qualified as a Chartered Accountant.

As well as our new Chair, Caroline is also a Non-Executive Director of Tesco PLC, BUPA and Intercontinental Exchange Inc. She is a member of the International Advisory Board of Adobe Inc. and a member of the V&A Foundation.

Success for me would be people recognising that Barratt is a leader in solving problems

Apprentice awards

1. Apprentice Carpenter Ben Brown from BDW Southern Counties received his Level 2 Carpentry award. Site Manager Dan Reed said: “Ben has a very good work ethic, always has a smile on his face and is very reliable – not a bad chippy either!”

2. Apprentice Carpenter Finley Spencer from DWH East Midlands received his achievement certificate.

3. Jess Crook, a Bricklaying Apprentice from BDW Southampton, is developing a successful career in the industry with five awards under her belt, including National Apprentice of the Year.

Students from Banbury and Bicester College attended a special event hosted by the site team at The Pavilions in Bodicote by BDW Mercia, led by Assistant Site Manager James Pyatt. Nine students on the college’s Level 1 Carpentry course visited the development to gain insight into a variety of practical skills. The visit gave the students a fantastic opportunity to see firsthand how the practical skills they are learning fit into the work environment ahead of choosing their career paths.

From our divisions

Fromcharity fundraisingto volunteeringand outreachinschools, our divisions have beenbusy!

BDW Sheffield recently sponsored the Penistone 10k. They had a few runners in the event and raised £2,700 for Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

Matthew Abbot, Nathan Welsh, Elaine MacSwan, Kerry Espener Murray, Stuart Dodson and Sara Rishworth from BDW West Scotland have used their volunteer days with Launch Foods.

Eighteen members of the BDW South Wales division took on a 26-mile hike in aid of their Charity of the Year, Young Lives vs. Cancer, raising £21,000.

An NHS rainbow crossing will be installed at our Sycamore Grove development by BDW North East The site used to be a hospital and, in celebration of the great work of the NHS and its 75th anniversary, the crossing will sit outside the showhome.

Barratt’s Buddy System made headlines in Southampton thanks to 16-year-old Trade Apprentice Callum Pettitt, who was featured in the local press calling on companies to do more to support young people with learning disabilities. Callum suffers from a Global Development Delay, a condition which delays speech, motor, cognitive and social development. Working with his Buddy Luke has enabled Callum to thrive in his role.

Four West Midlands team members undertook a litter pick with Litter Watch West Sandwell, teaming up with the West Bromwich BID team.

Team Barratt North Scotland – The Kilted Crusaders, took part in the Aberdeen Kilt Walk, walking 18 miles from Aberdeen to Banchory to raise £1,600 for the Divisional Charity of the Year CFINE. The photo shows team members (L-R): Natalie Charlton, Allan Barclay, Lauren Allan, Carmen Watt, Lauren McBride, Kieran Laidler, Garry Bisset, Lewis Gray and Scott Pettitt.

Barratt and David Wilson Homes, North Scotland, sponsored the ‘Battle of the Badges’ football tournament in Aberdeen, where teams from local emergency services play to raise funds for the Archie Foundation. This year, Team Fire took the Winners’ Cup, with a whopping £32,436 raised for the charity.

The ladies of North Scotland division – along with their colleagues East Scotland, West Scotland and Oregon Timber Frame – did a clothing collection for Smart Works in March. Smart Works gives unemployed women across Scotland the clothes, coaching and confidence they need to attend interviews, secure employment and transform their lives. Thanks to Catherine Dryburgh and Yvonne Scott, who organised the collection.

Building a sustainable future

We caught up with the Sustainability Team to find out more about their vital work for Barratt and for the environment

Why is sustainability important to Barratt?

Caroline Booth, Sustainability Coordinator: We are seeing more frequent environmental and social events causing devastating impacts across the world. Expectations from policy makers, investors, customers and other stakeholders on how businesses must respond are more aligned than ever.

Sustainability presents opportunities for business prosperity and growth, encourages resilience and innovation, and drives sector-wide improvement.

Sarah Pratt, Head of Corporate Sustainability: Barratt builds homes and shapes the communities in which people will live for the next 100 or so years, therefore it’s critical to get what, where and how we build right for both current customers and future generations.

Gareth Rondel, Head of Sustainability Delivery: As the largest volume housebuilder, and a FTSE 100 company, we must demonstrate leadership in more sustainable approaches to business.

Morally and ethically, it is the right thing

to do, and from an increasingly tight legal and regulatory position, it is the right thing to do. By creating a business model with sustainability built in, we will create value for our stakeholders.

What do you enjoy about working in the Sustainability Team at Barratt?

Jon Gilbert, Sustainability Coordinator: Learning and working with others in the team and with colleagues across the business to understand different perspectives on how we get to zero carbon, and what the big challenges and opportunities are.

Caroline: Making positive change for both the future of Barratt and the communities in which we operate. We get to work with some incredible teams across the business who are paving the way for the future of sustainable housebuilding.

Jing Coulson, Sustainability Coordinator: Being part of a business

that takes sustainability seriously and encourages ideas and innovation, especially because climate change and sustainability are so societally relevant.

What does your work look like on a daily or weekly basis?

We help the business to put its sustainability commitments into practice and monitor our performance – we recently reviewed our performance

It’s critical to get what, where and how we build right for both current customers and future generations

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Bukky Bird

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regarding reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We also help to develop our strategy and communications, and deliver key projects and workstreams, such as the land and planning toolkit. Achieving our aims relies on collaboration, which means working closely with Heads of Group functions to influence, for example, the way we design and procure materials or how we power our construction sites. We also support Customer Research and Insight, investigating how customers feel about sustainability and the importance they place on sustainable homes and living.

What are the day-to-day challenges?

Bev Green, PA to Group Sustainability Director and Head of Business Change: Managing two very busy bosses!

Jon: Managing lots of competing projects.

Sarah: Balancing planned activities against the urgent. There are many

subject areas across the sustainability agenda, from human rights to water strategy. We must balance the priorities of our stakeholders and the Board with the capacity of the business to transform processes.

Gareth: Keeping perspective on what needs to be delivered and in what order. The Eisenhower Matrix is my go-to when I reflect on what is important versus what is urgent. And I try to keep my to-do list current as new things crop up constantly.

When have you collaborated with other departments?

Anna Slatcher, Sustainability Performance Manager: We are working with the Procurement team to understand and manage our environmental and social risks in our vast supply chains. We are also part of the team that works on the Annual Report and Accounts –Investor Relations, Communications, Finance and Company Secretary.

Gareth: I’m actively engaged with Group functions or our divisions every day. The only way that we manage to do anything as a team is by working effectively with our colleagues throughout the Group. Jing: Sustainability is inherently collaborative; we draw on the expertise of teams inside and outside the business to make the right decisions and set a robust strategy, and deliver on our commitments.

How can employees stay up to date with sustainability at Barratt?

There is lots of content on LinkedIn about the sustainability research and innovation the Group undertakes and the partnerships we work on. In addition, the Building Sustainably section on the PLC website features case studies, performance, strategy and targets. Colleagues can also read the Annual Report, Our Place and Foundations, and check out our media presence – we are often in press articles or conducting radio and TV interviews.

How can everyone contribute to being more sustainable?

Anna: Take the initiative and look for opportunities to embed sustainable practices in your day-to-day life, whether at work or at home.

Jing: Be curious and find interesting ways to embed sustainability into your everyday. For example, explore plantbased recipes, plan sustainable travel alternatives, such as cycling, where it makes sense.

Sarah: If you feel inspired to take action, you can raise issues within the Workforce Forum or send ideas and comments to sustainability@barrattplc. co.uk, or speak to any one of the team –we are always keen to hear your ideas and suggestions.

Bev: Recycle and encourage others to do so!

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When asked to describe the team in one word, they said:

The Zed House: A project delivered by group design and technical, hosted the group

Supporting good causes

The latest updates from the Barratt Foundation, which supports good causes right across the country, helping people when they need it most

Key news

We’re excited to announce that our amazing employees, alongside the Barratt Foundation, have raised more than £1 million for charity over the last 12 months. This is the most money raised for good causes by employees in any single year.

The money raised from activities such as marathons, bake sales, gruelling hikes and sleeping under stars has supported numerous charities that are having a positive impact on those most in need, our communities and our planet.

The Barratt Foundation has donated £100,000 to the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust’s Blue Recovery Fund. The donation will go towards WWT’s efforts on the creation and restoration of 100,000 hectares of new and restored wetlands. The new wetlands will provide a range of goods and services to communities across the country, from storing carbon and reducing flooding, to restoring habitat wellbeing and improving water quality.

New nature and environment partners

The Barratt Foundation has teamed up with CleanUpUK to create cleaner, safer and healthier spaces for the local community and to protect wildlife and the environment. The partnership will offer easy to organise and fun volunteering opportunities through litterpicking so you can make a tangible difference. Email sonal.henderson@barrattfoundation.co.uk for more.

Launch of the Lighthouse Club Tours

The Barratt Foundation first announced its collaboration with the Lighthouse Club with a £50,000 donation last year, enabling the charity to continue its work improving the health and wellbeing of the construction community. To celebrate employee fundraising efforts over the past year, the Foundation donated a further £25,000. The Lighthouse Club has

brought its ‘Make It Visible’ tour team to Barratt for the first time, bringing wellbeing advice, help and support to our site-based teams and sub-contractors. The tours have commenced in the West region led by Regional Managing Director Russell Glimstead, with teams on hand to share their experiences and provide on-the-day support and signposting to colleagues.

Over 100% increase in fundraising in FY23

Over 100% increase in employee volunteering in FY23

after a gruelling seven hours and 109 miles in the saddle!” he said.

Five employees from the South

to fundraise for their charity of the year, Hope. They raised over £1,800 for Northampton Hope Centre.

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also knitted 400 poppies for the Royal British Legion, raising over £650 for the charity. From this, she raised £2,300 (including matched funding) from simply knitting.

The Barratt Foundation offers matched funding to all colleagues, up to £2,000. Take a look at what some of our employees have been doing to raise money for charity:

Jessica Slater, an East London Sales Graduate, camped on the Scottish border in Northumberland for five days to do a 100km hike for CoppaFeel! She raised an incredible £5,220.

Dawn Mellors, North Midlands PA to the Sales Director, knitted a duck and offered the chance to pick a name for £2 per go for their charity of the year, Muted. She

A bake sale by Helen Bedford, Kent PA, raised over £2,500 for Porchlight.

Three employees from Bristol participated in Sleepout to raise over £5,500 for Doorway.

Louise McAlinden, West Scotland Accountant, walked 383km, raising over £2,137 for Breast Cancer Now in memory of Terry.

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Luci Walker, Yorkshire East, took part in ‘Strictly St Leonards’ and raised £735 for St Leonard’s Hospice.

Brian Lochead, BSU Programme Director, took part in RideLondon. His cycling trek raised over £2,300 for Magic Breakfast. “The amount we raised put a smile on my face

Your opinion matters

The annual employee engagement survey is one of the most important tools in our business to gain an understanding of how we all feel about working for Barratt Developments. Feedback from the survey is used to make continuous improvements so that Barratt remains a great place to work.

2022 results

A total of 80% of employees took part in the 2022 survey, an 11% increase from 2021, and our overall Group Engagement Index score for 2022 was 84.4%. This means that, on average, 84.4% of those who completed the survey agreed that they were satisfied with Barratt as a place to work, proud to say they worked here, would recommend Barratt to others, and are committed to the company for at least the next 12 months. This score was a fantastic 5% increase on 2021 results. Improvements included employee wellbeing, communication, and reward and recognition.

The top three focus areas identified for this year were: Collaboration and Communication, Equal and Fair Treatment of Employees, and Customer Focus

You said, we did Following these results, we are already taking actions to drive improvement in several focus areas.

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An update on actions from the last employee engagement survey and how to take part in this year’s review

Collaboration and Communication

• Pilot ‘site surgeries’ to meet face to face with you to help navigate Barratt Benefits and other systems.

• CEO inclusion breakfasts took place to discuss a range of topics with you directly, including hybrid working initiatives.

• Cross-division Employee Connect Group expanded and ran a series of webinars on everything from understanding Autism to International Women’s Day and celebrating Ramadan.

• Sharing the 2025 Diversity and Inclusion strategy on all communication channels (Foundations, Our Place, Webinars).

Equal and Fair Treatment of Employees

• Rolled out Senior Leader Diversity and Respect training.

• Launched a pilot regional D&I committee in the West Region. Plan to roll out across the Group.

• The D&I policy updated to include ‘zero tolerance’ of bullying, discrimination and harassment.

• Ethnic minority community group ‘Spotlight’ launched.

• Catalyst continues to support female colleagues.

• Updated our preferred supplier list for resourcing with businesses committed to recruiting diversely.

• Family policies have been improved to extend maternity, paternity and carer leave.

• Our gender and ethnicity share gap reports have been shared for greater transparency.

Customer Focus

• We are continuing to work on key projects, including Customer First: The Next Level. A follow-up approach to the original rollout will be delivered to agreed divisions during H1.

• We have matched our customer feedback on design issues from eight-week and nine-month surveys to the house type purchased, which will help in our future designs.

• We continue to focus on faster defect and complaint resolution for customers. We are engaging regularly with the New Homes Quality Board and the New Homes Ombudsman Service to identify issues across the industry so we can adapt our policies and procedures to prevent such issues.

If you have any suggestions as to how we might improve Barratt as a place to be then please raise this with your line manager or drop an email to gemma.webb@barrattplc.co.uk

Have your say

This year’s engagement survey will go live on 25 September 2023, so look out for communications with details about the launch. The survey is truly anonymous and a great opportunity to drive positive change. Don’t miss your chance to have your say!

84.4% overall Group Engagement Index score for 2022

Making change

Inside Barratt’s Kitchen

Ever wondered what the fantastic team at Barratt cook after a day of building five-star homes? Take a peek with our new cookbook InsideBarratt’s Kitchen, where you’ll discover recipes from real Barratt and David Wilson employees, alongside fantastic recipes designed in collaboration with professional MasterChef candidate Sofia Gallo. Available to purchase now via Our Place.

Our 2023 graduates – aka Team Golden Bricks – have officially started fundraising for The Prince’s Trust as part of the Million Makers Challenge, which sees companies from across the country compete to raise as much money as possible for this amazing charity.

Our ASPIRE graduates have raised more than £500,000 since they began taking part in the challenge eight years ago. The Trust provides 11–30-year-olds facing difficulties and challenges in their lives get into jobs, education and training.

After Team Golden Bricks’ success at their Dragon’s Den Pitch in June, here are the three main fundraising projects, with details of how you can support the team.

Abseil Challenge

A handful of daredevils from Team Golden Bricks, and several leaders in the business, have thrown themselves in at the deep end and volunteered to abseil down one of Barratt London’s high-rise developments. Date to be announced soon.

Golden Giveaways prize draw

Fancy the chance to win an amazing trip away or some brilliant action-packed experiences? Look no further than our Golden Giveaways prize draw, coming this autumn. This event offers participants the chance to purchase tickets in the hope of winning amazing prizes, with two rounds of prize draws.

An Evening of Champions –gala dinner and silent auction

This November, join us for a night of music, entertainment and silent bidding as Team Golden Bricks presents ‘An Evening of Champions’. Dress to impress for this gala dinner and bid for some incredible items as we create a night to remember, with all proceeds donated to The Prince’s Trust. Tables of 10 will be available to purchase soon.

A look at our latest fundraising projects as part of the Million Makers Challenge for The Prince’s Trust, plus details of how you can get involved

Find your passion

Tell us about your career journey since joining the ASPIRE programme.

Jessica Fletcher, Assistant Site Manager: Since the programme, I’ve been promoted to an Assistant Site Manager for BDW North Midlands on the King’s Meadow Development in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. We completed the show homes last August and have handed over circa 25 plots.

If your current career is different to what you started with, can you tell us why?

Marc Woolfe, Head of Sales: I did a fashion degree at university – fashion and construction are polar opposites! I heard good things about the grad scheme and always had an interest in property, so I haven’t looked back.

How did the ASPIRE programme help your career progression?

Elliot Monk, Technical Coordinator: Working in different departments opened my eyes to how the business operates and gave me a greater understanding of the different roles and responsibilities.

I spent the most time in construction because it benefits my role as a Technical Coordinator to have an understanding of how different elements are constructed.

What advice would you give the current cohort going into their second year?

Jessica: Don’t be afraid to not know everything. Don’t be afraid to take risks and put yourself in unfamiliar situations, as doing this in the second year will accelerate your progress.

What has been the most exciting project you’ve worked on?

Annamaria Nichols, Finance Manager: I did a secondment with the Corporate Affairs team in London. It was out of my comfort zone, but I got to work on lots of stuff that I wouldn’t normally. That ranged from writing daily tweets to finishing off the Barratt book (we even managed to get Keith Lemon to sign it as he was in the pub when we had the launch party!).

Chris Webber, Group Planning Manager: I project managed a scheme in Suffolk for Eastern Counties that involved working

closely with the local Parish Council and the Local Planning authority. I had to pivot to remote working at the start of the pandemic to secure planning consent, without a face-to-face meeting! We secured the consent and the following year I was asked to expedite the delivery of a new onsite Doctor’s Surgery car park. This involved quickly pulling together a multidisciplinary internal team and working closely with the Council. An exciting and rewarding project.

What is the ASPIRE programme?

Over a two-year period, graduates on the programme gain an allround insight into the business through rotations and undertake a series of development modules to further expand their personal leadership skills.

We spoke to five ex-ASPIRE graduates to hear about their experience on the programme and how it benefitted them

Clockwise from left: Marc, Annamaria, Jessica, Chris and Elliot

For you

Pension plan milestone

It has been two years since your Barratt workplace pension moved to the Scottish Widows Master Trust. Scan the QR code to watch our short film featuring Helen Adams, Head of Reward and Policy, to find out more about the support available to you through the Scottish Widows.

Barratt shortlisted for Employee Benefits Award

We were delighted to be shortlisted for ‘Best Benefits Communications –Large Employer’ at the Employee Benefit Awards 2023 because of steps taken post-Covid to drive employee retention through our Rewards and Benefits. One key benefit we introduced to all employees in 2022 was access to private medical support; the benefit covers the cost of private medical treatment for an illness or injury. Additionally, the cover provides access to a virtual GP, discounted weight-loss services, gym memberships, Champneys experiences and a menopause support service with ‘Peppy’, and much more.

To view all your available benefits click on ‘My Barratt Benefits’ located under ‘Tools’ on the homepage of OurPlace, displayed here:

Make it Visible tour

As reported on page 16, in June we kicked off our ‘Make it Visible’ tour with The Lighthouse Construction Charity, visiting over 20 sites in our West region to inform colleagues and sub-contractors about the support on offer.

We understand how important being well and feeling supported is – both in and outside work – and our role in addressing the mental health challenges in our industry. We will continue the conversation, taking the opportunity to shine a light on the importance of talking and seeking help and support when needed.

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From additional training to support colleagues to Diversity and Inclusion events, there’s plenty for you to get involved in

Suicide Awareness Training with Zero Suicide Alliance

We are now a partner of Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA), a charitable organisation dedicated to preventing suicide by breaking stigma.

Did you know that every working day two construction workers take their own lives and the risk of suicide among male labourers, particularly in construction, is four times higher than the UK average?

New bitesize training from ZSA is now available by searching ‘suicide’ in MyLearning. It will provide you with the confidence and skills to help someone considering suicide. You will learn how to spot suicide warning signs, how to converse with someone you’re worried about and where to signpost for further support. Anyone else –including sub-contractors, friends and family – can find the training via the ZSA website (www. zerosuicidealliance.com) or by scanning the QR code.

Diversity and Inclusion dates for the diary

We have many exciting events planned over the second half of 2023. Please see the below calendar that our webinars and events will promote. Full event details will be posted on OurPlace.

Your 2023 Planner

Improving our ways of working

In 2023, we will be rolling out multiple business systems that will impact most teams at various points throughout the remainder of the calendar year.

Some functions will be affected more than others and will require training on multiple new systems over a short period.

The key systems being rolled out this year include:

Capture Project – conforming to Part L regulations

All new plots are now subject to Part L regulations. We will be required to submit geotagged photos at multiple stages throughout the build. Capture (using the format within QI) allows Construction teams to send images to Divisional Technical teams for confirmation that we have met the criteria.

AML Project – SmartSearch Anti-Money Laundering System

Money laundering is a genuine problem in our industry. Our Sales Advisors are our first line of defence against it, and the SmartSearch solution will provide them with the tools they need to verify both individual and corporate customers rapidly.

The pilot has been running since May in eight divisions (London & Southern Region, Mercia and North Midlands). The SmartSearch system has performed well and the rollout will be extended to all divisions in August.

The rollout will particularly impact our Sales teams, although Divisional Finance and Group Legal will also be affected.

CRM Dynamics 365 Project –Homebuilder replacement

In addition to the delivery of Microsoft Dynamics for Reservation and Customer Care, the Programme will also deliver a Customer Portal for our customers to manage their journey, a Customer Care app for our operatives, a Customer Extras system for our customers, and a Customer Extras Product Management system.

Asite Project – Drawing Portal replacement

Asite will be rolled out across the entire Group and replace all Drawing Management products, including Conject, Dochosting, Project Vault and DocElite. Any local solutions, as well as every division’s Site Document Repository (SDR), will also move to Asite as the single accepted place to store this information. Asite will also provide our High-Rise divisions in London with a state-of-the-art, integrated Quality Assurance system. Low-Rise pilots in Manchester and Northampton will be followed by a phased deployment throughout 2023/24.

Build Programme/OINS Project – Homebuilder replacement

Construction Workbench is the new system within COINS that allows Construction teams to create Build Programmes, request and reject Build Releases, and visually plan, creating a more simplified process.

The busiest rollout periods are currently between August and November 2023, mainly impacting Sales, Construction, Technical and Customer Care teams. Other business functions will require awareness training on the changes only. In order for us to get the full value from these new systems, we need a divisional support model in place. This will mean the involvement and support of our Line Managers throughout the rollout period and beyond. Line Managers will play an ongoing role in the adoption of new systems and processes, by developing their knowledge of our systems and processes and leading the changes within their division.

An update on new business systems coming soon

What did your career look like before joining Barratt Developments?

I completed my Accounting and Finance degree in 2011 while working part-time as the Duty Manager in Sainsbury’s. During my degree, I did a placement year in the NHS as an Assistant Management Accountant, then I worked as an Engineering Management Accountant at BMI Airlines for a year. After that, I worked for Avon Cosmetics Limited for five years in various roles, where I won awards for driving incremental sales and being the best business partner.

What does your role entail?

It’s varied, ranging from reviewing weekly sales to preparing presentations for the Board on the monthly forecast, annual budget and the three-year forecasts. I’m involved in the preparation and review of financial information for the City. No two days are alike, but they are always exciting and challenging.

How did you become interested in joining Barratt?

I’m an avid DIY enthusiast, so when the opportunity arose to join one of the UK’s largest homebuilders and FTSE100 companies, I couldn’t resist. I joined during a very busy year-end period,

The last word

We spoke to Abuzar Gulamdastaguiro (aka Abz), Group Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, who has worked for Barratt since 2017

therefore the first few months were challenging. However, the team was very supportive and pointed me in the right direction to build my knowledge. This job is a good fit for me as I was looking to work on day-to-day operations and ad-hoc analysis that was directly related to my previous experience.

What have been your biggest challenges?

Improving existing reports to get better insights. We produce several weekly and monthly reports, so finding time to improve the existing ones is a constant challenge. We’ve made great strides in this area over the last 12 months and are looking forward to redesigning other FP&A reports to deliver better insight.

What have been your biggest achievements?

I worked with the Group Legal team and third parties to review all the leasehold apartments. I designed a model in Excel to understand the financial implications for the lessee for the different forms of leases and updated the CFO on a weekly basis.

I delivered external reporting as requested by the Competition and Markets Authority in relation to all leasehold properties. This involved hiring and training four temporary staff. We delivered this project within six weeks, covering more than 13 years of records, which was a massive achievement.

I am now focused on reporting transformation. Working with the FP&A team and the CFO, we redesigned the monthly Management Reporting slides for the Board to provide better insight.

What do you do in your spare time?

I was captain of the Leicestershire Sunday Mutual League cricket team. An injury in 2020 forced me to give up this hobby, but I love watching the fast-paced T20 tournaments. I have three children who keep me busy at the weekend, riding bikes, playing football, and painting.

This job is a good fit for me as I was looking to work on day-to-day operations and ad-hoc analysis

of the UK’s largest homebuilders

And finally...

Competition winner

Thanks to all the readers who sent in captions for our last competition, where the team at our North East division were getting into the festive spirit for chosen charity Changing Lives The winning caption came from James Eaglesfield, Marketing Executive – BDW Yorkshire East who has won a £50 gift card.

“We’re not complaining, but this isn’t what we had in mind when the MD said transport home would be provided after the Christmas party!”

New competition

We’re challenging you to take a picture of yourself or your team reading Foundations in an interesting and exotic environment. Here’s some inspiration to get you started – Rob Chilton at the top of Bardon Hill, the highest hill in Leicestershire, with the GSC office in the background:

The prize crossword

Fill in the crossword online or print out and take a photo with your phone. Send your entry to employee.communication@ barrattplc.co.uk or post it to the Employee Communications team, 1st Floor, Kent House, 14-17 Market Place, London W1W 8AJ. Congratulations to last issue’s winner Nigel Steady, Timber Frame Designer – Oregon, who receives a £50 gift card.

Email employee.communication@barrattplc.co.uk by 31 October to be in with a chance of winning a gift card. We’ll print the winning photo in the next issue.

Find Morph!

Seventy Morph sculptures will form a trail around London until 20 August before being auctioned to raise money for Whizz-Kidz, which transforms the lives of young wheelchair users in the UK. We sponsored two: ‘Morph and Friends Explore London’ in the City of London Information Centre, St. Paul’s Churchyard, and ‘London Parklife’ in Hay’s Galleria. If you spot this one in the mag, email us (see above) with the page number by 31 October for your chance to win a gift card.

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2. Which religious festival is celebrated from 15 October? (7)

5. And 8 Down. Mentioned in project roundup, what help prickly garden dwellers move around safely? (8,8)

9. Which furniture company is Barratt working with? (4)

10. Which team won the Barrattsponsored ‘Battle of the Badges’ football tournament this year in aid of the Archie Foundation? (4)

11. What is Abz’s favourite sport? (7)

13. One of the words used by the Sustainability Team to describe themselves (9)

14. What metal shares its name with our new Chair? (6)

16. C_____ Reduction Targets are an aspect of Part L1 of the Future Homes Standard update? (6)

18. There are just over how many hectares of publicly accessible green space and courtyards at Hayes Village? (5)

Down

1. How many members of the BDW South Wales division took on a 26-mile hike in aid of Young Lives vs. Cancer? (8)

2. Part of our new Hayes Village was once home to which company’s factory? (6)

3. Complete the Hayes Village team mantra: “One team, one ___” (5)

4. Our new Chair’s first home – a Barratt property – was where? (9)

6. Complete the title: Inside Barratt’s _____, the new cookbook from Team Golden Bricks (7)

7. First name of ASPIRE graduate and Head of Sales who did a fashion degree at uni (4)

8. See 5 Across (8,8)

12. An Evening of ____, the November event hosted by Team Golden Bricks (9)

15. The percentage response rate to our Employee Engagement Survey (6)

19. We donated £50,000 to our

19. We donated £50,000 to our long-standing charity partner, The Outward ___ Trust (5)

17. Barratt’s ___ System has helped 16-year-old Trade Apprentice Callum Pettitt?