Our Graduate Million Makers

For the past few years, our graduates have been putting their ingenuity to the test and taking part in The Prince’s Trust Million Makers Challenge. This year’s graduates have planned a series of fantastic projects to raise money for the charity.

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The Million Makers of 2017

10 Gala Dinner On Friday 14th July, the Aspire Graduates welcomed people from across the industry to the 'Million Makers Black Tie Gala', celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Million Makers Challenge. The event took place at the home of Leicester Tigers, Welford Road Stadium, where former England Rugby Player Martin Bayfield spoke about some of his experiences. As well as an evening full of magicians, a live band and excellent food, a silent auction took place to raise money for The Prince's Trust. The total amount raised from the evening was £9,700 and the graduates would like to thank everyone who attended, sponsored and donated, for their contributions.

Legacy Project The graduate team are also taking on the challenge of addressing diversity and inclusion within the construction industry with an ongoing legacy project. In line with our aim to encourage disadvantaged young people into our industry, the graduates are hosting a ‘day in the life of us’ event, which will invite students of College and University age into a workshop-style experience. This event will showcase exactly what happens within our business with six rotational workshops on land, technical, commercial, finance, construction and sales. The event, taking place on 14 September, will involve numerous speakers and videoed interviews of inspirational individuals within the industry, aiming to show attendees how varied the industry is. “If we can encourage just one young person to take the same path as us then we will have achieved what we wanted to do.” If you are interested in talking at the event, or would like to be involved, please contact Jasmine Sommers in the Bristol Division at jasmine.sommers@barratthomes.co.uk.

Yorkshire Three Peaks

As part of the graduates' aim to raise £10,000 for The Prince’s Trust, they set out to climb all three of Yorkshire Dales’ Three Peaks in one day. Nineteen team members tightened their laces and completed the challenge in an outstanding 13 hours. After a gruelling day, plenty of blisters and a couple of injuries, the team managed to raise an amazing £6,136.27. Thank you to everyone for their kind donations and support throughout the training and challenge itself.