A CONSTRUCTION giant has pledged to raise £100,000 for an international development charity.

Miller Homes, which has its Barley Green site in Westbrook, on Kingswood Road, is making a commitment to support Habitat for Humanity Great Britain's new Hope Builders campaign.

The project is being tipped to lay the foundations to construct more than 30 'Habitat homes' to help to lift people out of 'poverty housing'.

To kick-start the fundraising initiative, the company has donated £30,000 to the campaign.

Chris Endsor, chief executive of Miller, said: "We are delighted to put our weight behind Habitat's campaign during 2016.

"Having a safe, decent place to live is something many of us take for granted and we are in the privileged position of having the resources, skills and expertise to build high quality homes for many families to live and prosper in the UK.

"We recognise the importance for all families, no matter where they are in the world, of having a place to feel safe, secure and to build a future and by supporting this campaign we have a fantastic opportunity to use our resources, enthusiasm and determination to make a real difference to those who need it most.

"Throughout the year we will put our commitment into action, by organising a number of fundraising events and activities, giving a member of our team the opportunity to take part in next year's London Marathon and enabling a team of Miller Homes employees to participate in a global village trip.

"We hope the money we raise will be enough to build more than 30 homes and make a real difference to those stuck in the cycle of poverty housing."

Meryl Davies, chief executive of Habitat, added: "By partnering with Habitat, Miller is showing a real commitment to ending poverty housing across the world."

To support the fundraising efforts visit justgiving.com/Millerhomes.