Headquartered in Selkirk, Barratt Redrow, the timber frame manufacturer has spent the past year actively backing a wide range of regional organisations. With total funding of £37,564, this investment reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to the local community and to making a positive social impact.

Key charitable initiatives in 2025 include Oregon Timber Frame’s Community Fund, which provides donations of £1,500 to £3,000 to a different local charity each month. Alongside this, employees took part in an annual volunteering fundraiser to support the company’s charity partner of the year, The Harris Trust, which raises awareness and provides training around neurodiversity and mental health in young people.

Over the year, 12 local causes benefited from support through the Community Fund including Jedburgh Grammar Campus which received £1,500 to run a breakfast club for local children across primary and secondary levels at its Intergenerational Campus, and the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation was awarded £1,500 to improve the lives of those affected by motor neurone disease (MND) and fund vital research into a cure.

Outside of the Community Fund, Oregon Timber Frame’s annual employee fundraiser generated £8,282 for The Harris Trust, which was doubled to £16,564 through match funding from the Barratt Redrow Foundation. Selkirk employees contributed 24 volunteering days to conquer the epic St Cuthbert’s Way Challenge, trekking 100km from Melrose in the Scottish Borders to Holy Island on the Northumberland Coast. Over four days the 23-strong team covered 62 miles of demanding terrain with every step powered by determination, encouragement and a shared commitment to making a difference.

Peter Wade, joint managing director of Oregon Timber Frame Limited, said: “As a business rooted in Selkirk, we take great pride in backing organisations that make a real difference across the Scottish Borders.

“This year our charitable contributions have exceeded £37,000, underscoring our commitment to supporting the communities where we live and work. At a time when many are facing financial pressures, we feel it’s more important than ever to lend a helping hand.

“The St Cuthbert’s Way Challenge in aid of The Harris Trust was a real highlight of the year. More than just a walk, it was a journey of resilience, teamwork and purpose and I would like to congratulate everyone who took part and helped create lasting memories while supporting a truly meaningful cause.

“We’re proud to play a role in making a positive difference and look forward to continuing our support for local initiatives in the years ahead.”

Jane MacDonnell, co-founder of The Harris Trust, added: “The St Cuthbert’s Way Challenge for Harris Trust was an inspiring fundraising idea and fitted in well with the ethos of the Harris Trust as it was teamwork, outdoors and encouraged resilience. We were over the moon to receive £16,564 and the kind donation will be used to progress our outdoor learning projects in schools which will include the creation of a ‘canopy outdoor classroom’ at Selkirk High School.

“The donation will also assist Hawick High School to finance the training of Youth Workers to deliver Forest School sessions. These alternative teaching methods benefit many neurodivergent students. A massive thanks to Oregon Timber Frame and Barratt Foundation and to the friends and family, many of whom participated in all four days of the walk.”

The full list of 2025’s beneficiaries include Cycling Without Age, Selkirk High School, MS Society Borders Group, Jedburgh Grammar Campus, Escape Youth Services, Andy’s Man Club, Ronald McDonald House, Yarrow Hall, Beatson Cancer Charity, My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, The Lavender Touch and The Harris Trust.

The Oregon Timber Frame funding has been provided by the Barratt Redrow Foundation, the charitable arm of Barratt Redrow whose mission is to help communities across the UK to thrive. The contributions will play an important role in helping these organisations maintain their invaluable work, providing crucial support across the community.