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Use Your Trade Skills to Change Lives

Join thousands of tradespeople helping construction workers and families through practical support projects across the UK.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER BECOME AN AMBASSADOR

Supported by leading construction brands

Construction Workers Need Construction Workers

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    Higher suicide rate vs national average

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    Families supported to date

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    Tradespeople struggle with mental health

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    Life changing projects completed

When tradespeople hit crisis, Band of Builders steps in.

WHAT VOLUNTEERS ACTUALLY DO

  • Builders

    Help with practical projects for families in crisis

  • Labourers

    Support renovation and adaptation work

  • Project Managers

    Coordinate life-changing builds

  • Ambassadors

    Speak at events, support Big Brew initiatives

Real Projects, Real Impact

  • Volunteers Needed

    Archie’s Project

    Glasgow, October 2026

    Archie is an 82-year-old former bricklayer, landscaper and general labourer from Glasgow who has been living with Parkinson’s Disease. This project will install a walk-in shower to make daily washing safer and more accessible for Archie.

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  • Volunteers Needed
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    Henry’s Project

    Ely, late September/early October 2026

    Four-year-old Henry was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, an aggressive form of childhood cancer – but he can’t go home as the extension at his family home has been left half finished.

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  • Volunteers Needed
    Martin and Kym

    Martin’s Project

    Torquay, TBC 2026

    To replace a flat roof over the kitchen at the family home of self-employed builder Martin Johnson to ensure it is warm, dry and damp-free.

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More Than
Volunteering

  • Give back to the industry
  • Build friendships & community
  • Improve wellbeing & purpose
  • Best thing I've ever done in the industry. Knowing that we're helping each other and part of Band of Builders is incredible.
    Mark T.
    Carpenter
  • Reminded me why I love construction. The camaraderie on site is unmatched, and seeing the family's reaction makes it all worth it.
    Sarah J.
    Project Manager
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Your Skills
Could Change
Someone’s Life

Join thousands of tradespeople helping construction workers and families through practical support projects across the UK.

Become a volunteer

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