Appliance brand Beko is strengthening its decade long relationship with children’s charity Barnardo’s by providing household appliances for its Gap Homes scheme.

Developed by Barnardo’s, the Gap Homes scheme has been created to support young adults leaving care, to live independently.

Beko has donated a variety of appliances for its Stirling-based Gap Homes project, fitting it with five built-in ovens, hobs, cooker chimney hoods, washing machines, and combined fridge freezers; as well as supplying vacuum cleaners, microwaves, kettles and toasters.

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Stirling is one of numerous sites across the UK where Barnardo’s is constructing Gap Homes, with properties completed in Renfrewshire and Essex.

Marketing firector of Beko Vijay Bhardwaj commented: “We could not be more pleased to be deepening our decade-long relationship with Barnardo’s by expanding our donations into the Gap Homes Project.

“This much-needed project is doing invaluable work to protect and support young adults leaving care, combatting the concerningly high chances of them facing homelessness by providing an effective solution that goes beyond just housing by embedding them into a thriving community”.

The appliance brand is also supplying future properties with appliances to support independent living for young people.

Barnardo’s UK Head of Business for Gap Homes Elizabeth McShane added: “We are fortunate to be in partnership with Beko and appreciate their support and generosity.

“Young people moving into a Gap Home will be taking on responsibility for their own house for the first time, so equipping them with high-quality, safe appliances is essential and will help them enjoy the experience while learning to live more independently.

“The equipment and appliances gifted by Beko will help them with everyday tasks and support their wellbeing.”

Barnardo’s Scotland supports children, young people, and their families in more than 125 community-based services across the country.

Beko also invested in its biggest TV and multichannel advertising campaign to date, this year, which  cost £3million