News & Blogs
This is where we share the stories behind the work.
Our news and blogs bring you closer to the people, projects and partnerships that power Band of Builders. From project updates and fundraising campaigns to industry collaborations, wellbeing initiatives and volunteer stories, this is where you can see the difference being made across the UK construction community.
You will find real experiences, lessons learned, and the voices of construction workers, families, volunteers and supporters who are part of our journey. Every update reflects our mission to support construction workers and their families through practical help, financial support and wellbeing services.
Check back regularly to see how, together, we are turning challenges into positive change.
News
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BOB TO BE CHARITY PARTNER AT BUILDERS’ MERCHANTS AWARDS 2022
8 November 2022VIEW DETAILSThe prestigious Builders’ Merchants Awards (BMA) are taking place this November – and Band of Builders (BoB) will be there…
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BAND OF BUILDERS TOPS £1M OF PROJECT DELIVERY VALUE
3 November 2022VIEW DETAILSBand of Builders and our community of volunteers and supporters has delivered a milestone £1m worth of projects to help…
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BEST. BOB. BALL. EVER.
17 October 2022VIEW DETAILSBand of Builders has hosted its biggest, best and most successful annual charity fundraising ball and auction – raising more…
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BOB VOLUNTEERS RETURN TO PARALYSED BUILDER’S HOME TO COMPLETE MORE WORK
12 October 2022VIEW DETAILSVolunteers who helped a builder left paralysed after a fall have returned to his Herefordshire home three years later to…
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NEW TEXT SERVICE KICKS OFF THIS YEAR’S BIG BREW
4 October 2022VIEW DETAILSA new text service has been launched as part of this year’s Big Brew – a growing campaign to get…
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BIG RED CONSTRUCTION ANNOUNCED AS SPONSOR OF THIS YEAR’S BIG BREW
8 September 2022VIEW DETAILSOne of the UK’s fastest-growing construction companies has thrown its weight behind this year’s Big Brew. Huddersfield-based Big Red Construction…
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BOB COMPLETES FIRST PROJECT IN NORTHERN IRELAND
26 July 2022VIEW DETAILSBand of Builders has completed our first project in Northern Ireland for Kevin McGowan, a former bricklayer from Toomebridge, County…
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QASSS BECOMES A BAND OF BUILDERS PATRON PARTNER
18 July 2022VIEW DETAILSWe would like to welcome QASSS to our Patron Partner programme – and thank them for the £1,000 donation for…
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BAND OF BUILDERS TEAMS UP WITH REGATTA TO LAUNCH NEW CLOTHING RANGE
14 July 2022VIEW DETAILSIn partnership with our friends at Regatta, we’re proud to announce the launch of a new collection of Band of…
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VOLUNTEER WALKERS CHALK UP 90 MILES ALONG HADRIAN’S WALL TO RAISE FUNDS FOR BAND OF BUILDERS
4 July 2022VIEW DETAILSA group of 13 volunteers have taken on and completed the iconic Hadrian’s Wall Walk to raise money for Band…
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AUDRA SAYS SHE HAS HER “DIGNITY BACK” AFTER BOB COMPLETES 25TH PROJECT
31 May 2022VIEW DETAILSA woman who suffers from a number of conditions – which will ultimately see her needing the use of a…
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BAND OF BUILDERS APPOINTS FIRST CEO
25 May 2022VIEW DETAILSAs part of ambitious plans to significantly increase Band of Builders’ ability to help members of the UK construction industry…
OUR BLOGS
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Building Change Together Throughout Volunteers Week
1 June 2026VIEW DETAILSVolunteers Week (1st–7th June) is a chance to recognise the people who give their time, skills and energy to support…
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Taking Steps That Make A Real Difference This National Walking Month
27 May 2026VIEW DETAILSNational Walking Month is a great reminder of the power of simple movement, time outdoors and setting personal challenges. Throughout…
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Mental Health In Construction: Supporting Each Other During Mental Health Awareness Week
11 May 2026VIEW DETAILSMental Health Awareness Week (11th–17th May) is an important moment to reflect on mental health in construction and the pressures…
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STRESS AWARENESS MONTH: SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WHEN PRESSURE BUILDS
10 April 2026VIEW DETAILSStress Awareness Month is an important moment to pause, reflect and recognise how pressure can affect our day-to-day lives. Throughout…
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DEBT AWARENESS WEEK: PROVIDING SUPPORT WITH DEBT WHEN IT MATTERS MOST
18 March 2026VIEW DETAILSDebt Awareness Week shines a light on the realities many people face and the importance of accessible support with debt….
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EMERGENCY FINANCIAL SUPPORT THAT MAKES A REAL DIFFERENCE
10 February 2026VIEW DETAILSWhen a crisis hits, emergency financial support can be the difference between stability and spiralling hardship. At Band of Builders,…
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THE CRISIS AND RESILIENCE FUND: SUPPORTING CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WHEN IT MATTERS MOST
21 January 2026VIEW DETAILSJanuary can be an incredibly heavy month. For many construction workers, the new year doesn’t arrive with a fresh start,…
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BOB WELCOMES NEW WORKPLACE SUICIDE PREVENTION STANDARD
1 December 2025VIEW DETAILSBand of Builders (BoB) has welcomed the publication of BS 30480, the UK’s first British Standard dedicated to addressing the…
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TEEN WITH RARE INCURABLE DISEASE THANKS BOB VOLUNTEERS FOR GARDEN MAKEOVER
17 October 2025VIEW DETAILSA teenager from Rotherham with an incurable disease has spoken of her joy at setting foot in the garden of…
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GARDEN MAKEOVER WILL BRING FAMILY “MORE MEMORIES”
2 September 2025VIEW DETAILSA young Halesowen family have thanked volunteers from Band of Builders (BoB) who helped transform their back garden into a…
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BBC TV’S ONE SHOW APPEARANCE SPARKS OTHERS TO SEEK SUPPORT
3 August 2025VIEW DETAILSThis summer, you might have spotted us on BBC TV’s The One Show, which aired the story of Toby’s project…
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WIDOW THANKS BOB FOR FINISHING HUSBAND’S HOUSE RENOVATION LEGACY
30 July 2025VIEW DETAILSA Norfolk widow and mother of six has described Band of Builders’ (BoB) volunteers as “superheroes” after they rallied round…
