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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Understanding Your Rights: A Guide from Band of Builders, a National Charity for Tradesmen
21 November 2024VIEW DETAILSConstruction is one of the most physically and mentally demanding fields out there. That’s why understanding your rights is such…
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Work-Life Balance in Construction: Finding Time for You
21 November 2024VIEW DETAILSWhen you work in construction, finding time for yourself can feel like a luxury. Early mornings, late finishes and the…
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Financial Planning in Construction: Preparing for the Unexpected
21 November 2024VIEW DETAILSFinancial Planning in Construction Unfortunately, uncertainty simply comes with the turf if you’re working in the construction industry. Whether it’s…
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Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in Construction
21 November 2024VIEW DETAILSResearch shows that construction workers are statistically more likely to experience mental health issues compared to those in other industries,…
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Band of Builders – a UK Construction Industry Charity Providing Workplace Injury Support
21 November 2024VIEW DETAILSThere are few fields where looking after your health is as important as construction; a nasty accident can mean being…
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The Power of Giving Back: Why Volunteer With a National Charity for Tradesmen Like Band of Builders?
21 November 2024VIEW DETAILSWith every project the ever-expanding Band of Builders takes on, we see the wonderful effects that charity and community can…
