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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Band of builders give ‘new chapter’ to motor neurone disease sufferer
6 September 2018VIEW DETAILSA kind-hearted group of tradesmen and women have given a fellow builder suffering from Motor Neurone Disease a “new…
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Band of builders gives new garden to motor neurone disease sufferer
2 August 2018VIEW DETAILSKind tradesmen and women from across the country are uniting to help transform the home and garden of a…
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Band of Builders hit Wales to help toddler with rare incurable skin condition
11 May 2018VIEW DETAILSA toddler born with an incurable skin condition is the latest person to get help from the Band of…
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Band of Builders brave ‘Beast From The East’ to renovate home of sick girl
5 March 2018VIEW DETAILSMore than 60 builders spent a week battling against sub-zero temperatures to transform the home of a sick little…
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Terminally ill father-of-three hails kindness of Band of Builders
11 November 2017VIEW DETAILSA father of three diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour has spoken of his gratitude to a group of…
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Special school ‘overwhelmed’ by brand new sensory garden built by tradesmen from across the country
3 September 2017VIEW DETAILSChildren, parents and teachers at a special school whose fundraising honesty box was stolen by a callous thief have…
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Band of Builders’ founder scoops national award
7 July 2017VIEW DETAILSBand of Builders founder Addam Smith has scooped a national award, winning £50,000 worth of building materials to put…
OUR BLOGS
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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…
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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…
