A group of girls from Preston Lodge High School have been supported with their business project by housebuilder Taylor Wimpey.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland recently supported a small group of S5 girls from the school with their business project as part of the Growing Future Assets Investment competition, in which teams were asked to pitch a company that educational organisation Future Asset should invest in.

Future Asset’s goal is to enable girls in the senior phase of high school to learn about investment and gain transferable skills.

Working with its local partner and supporter Baillie Gifford, Taylor Wimpey East Scotland was approached to be the business that the girls would analyse and research before creating their pitch for the competition.

As well as facilitating interviews with members of the team, Taylor Wimpey welcomed the group to its Ravensheugh development in Wallyford. This helped the girls, known as Team Dave, to see for themselves how the business was working to deliver new homes.

Helen Bradley, CEO of Future Asset, said: “We’ve been astounded by the level of engagement from our companies for investment in this year’s competition.

“The support and insights from esteemed companies such as Taylor Wimpey truly encapsulate the essence of our work.

“We are so delighted with the support they have shown, offering students a unique opportunity to learn and grow in the realms of finance and investment.”

Kate Gascoigne, business education teacher at Preston Lodge, said: “Taylor Wimpey East Scotland was incredibly supportive of the Futures Assets competition.

“The team benefited from an online interview with senior members of the Taylor Wimpey team and a fantastic site visit.

“The girls gained invaluable insight into Taylor Wimpey and the huge range of diverse opportunities available to women in construction.”

Kirsty McGill, sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey East Scotland, added: “We were delighted to be approached to support Preston Lodge High School’s Team Dave and to become the featured company for their business pitch in this year’s Growing Future Assets Investment competition.

“At Taylor Wimpey, we actively promote a diverse workplace within our sector and we continue to promote and upskill a diverse range of talent, to ensure women are given the same opportunities to succeed in the world of work – irrespective of industry.”