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A military charity providing training leading to a gateway of construction employment opportunities

Building Heroes provides free skills training to Military Veterans and support into employment in the building trades. Our aim is to tackle unemployment amongst those who have kept us safe by offering them a seamless transition to a new career in construction.

“Building Heroes is an inspirational charity. This second lease of life is exactly what our service people need, and provides a role, an

income to support their family, and also dignity.”- James Haskell, International Athlete, England Rugby Player, Captain of Wasps Rugby team.

08/06/2026

Lace up for the Thames Bridges Trek this September, and support our military veterans and Service Leavers as they transition into civilian life!

By taking on this iconic London challenge, you’ll be helping members of our Armed Forced community access training, support and real career pathways in construction as they build life beyond service.

Whether you choose 10km or push for a longer distance, you’ll be part of an incredible community united by purpose, grit and impact.

✅ Fully supported route
✅ Iconic London landmarks
✅ Medal, t‑shirt & an unbeatable finish line feeling

Choose your distance today, take on the challenge, and help us continue supporting those who’ve given so much!

💥 To help fundraise for our heroes, visit: https://heyor.ca/dnIeBc

05/06/2026

We’re delighted to invite you to the Building Heroes Annual Gala Dinner & Awards 2026 ✨

Taking place on Thursday 8 October at the beautiful Drapers’ Hall in London, this special evening brings people together to recognise the achievements of Service Leavers, Veterans, and Military Families — alongside the organisations supporting them into new careers.

It’s a chance to reflect, celebrate, and show continued support for the Armed Forces community, while highlighting the opportunities being created across the construction industry.

Guests will enjoy a drinks reception, a three-course dinner, inspiring speakers, our awards presentation, and live entertainment throughout the evening.

🎟️ Tickets: £200 + VAT
🎟️ Tables of 10: £1,900 + VAT

If you’d like to be part of this years prestigious event, tickets are now available:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/buildingheroes/2129575

We look forward to celebrating with you!

04/06/2026

Our Darlington learners had a brilliant day visiting Lovell Homes Benwell Dene site last month - despite the unseasonal hailstorms! The visit provided a fantastic opportunity to bring classroom learning to life.

Our learners explored properties at different stages of construction, from plastering through to final snagging. This hands-on experience allowed them to deepen their understanding of the build process and ask insightful questions alongside their tutors.

The day concluded with a presentation from the Lovell team, who shared valuable insights into their roles, the company’s work, and opportunities within the industry.

Experiences like this are vital in helping our Service Leavers, veterans, and military families build confidence and industry awareness as they transition into construction careers - and their feedback speaks for itself, proving that engagements like this form a crucial part of their transition.

🗨️ "It was great to be able to ask questions and refer back to our teaching"
🗨️ "It was really interesting as I've not been on a house build site before!"
🗨️ "I think it's nice that [Lovell] are interested in Service Leavers...and give a chance to visit during the course"

A huge thank you to the Lovell team for their time, support, and commitment to inspiring the next generation of construction professionals. 👏

02/06/2026

🏃🏽‍♀️ Meet our Great North Runners for 2026! 👏🏻

We’re so proud to announce that this year, an amazing team from the Building Heroes community will be taking on one of the UK’s most iconic running events, in partnership with Military vs Cancer!

As part of , we are also celebrating the fantastic fundraisers who volunteer their time, energy and support for our community. Every step they take helps raise awareness and vital funds to support more people to access barrier-breaking Building Heroes support.

💛 A HUGE hank you to our confirmed runners so far:

From Velocity - Lee Gray and Dominic Gardener 👏

From Davidsons Homes - Jade Costello, Paul Chester, Brenden Austin - and Jed Reece, Jordan Gott (who are also Building Heroes Alumni!) 👏

From Darlington College - Chris Wells 👏

Each of them is stepping up to take on this incredible challenge, raising funds to support two charities making a real difference within the Armed Forces community.

As a partnership fundraiser, every pound raised will be split:

💥 70% to Military vs Cancer, supporting individuals and families facing cancer
💥 30% to Building Heroes, helping us continue delivering life-changing training and employment support

A big thank you to our friends at Military vs Cancer for the opportunity to run side by side with their community - and to our runners: every mile you run will help change lives. We couldn’t be prouder! 💛

👉 Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing their journeys, training updates and fundraising efforts - so keep an eye out and show them your support!

You can help power their steps and support their fundraising by clicking through to our website here: https://www.buildingheroes.org.uk/news/building-heroes-runners-take-on-the-great-north-run-in-support-of-the-armed-forces-community

01/06/2026

This , we’re celebrating the incredible individuals, alumni and industry partners who give their time to support Building Heroes Education Foundation 💙

Across our academies, we are fortunate to be supported by a wide network of volunteers, corporate partners and alumni who help bring the construction and built environment sector to life for our learners.

From organisations including Davidsons Homes, BAM, Arada London, Concrete Repairs Ltd, Sunbelt Rentals, Lovell Homes, Morgan Sindall , MGroupHighways and Bovis Homes, to individuals who give their time freely, this support plays a vital role in every learner’s journey.

Whether through classroom talks, mentoring, site visits, engagement days or sharing their own lived experience, our volunteers provide real-world insight, honest advice and encouragement. These moments help bridge the gap between training and employment, while building confidence for what comes next.

A special thank you to supporters such as Karl Auger from CRL, who regularly shares his journey from military service into a new career, and to alumni like Phil Duke, who continue to give back by inspiring new learners starting their own transition.

To everyone who volunteers their time - speaking, mentoring, supporting events or returning cohort after cohort - thank you.

You are helping our learners transition into successful careers beyond service.

💬 If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you - https://www.buildingheroes.org.uk/volunteers

01/06/2026

🏆 Nominations are now open for the Building Heroes 2026 Awards!

This year’s awards will be presented at our flagship Annual Gala Dinner and Fundraising Evening on Thursday 8 October 2026 at the magnificent Drapers’ Hall, London.

We are inviting nominations from across our community to help us recognise the people, partners, employers, networks and supporters who go above and beyond for Building Heroes learners and the wider Armed Forces community.

Award categories include:

⭐ Armed Forces Network / Allies of the Year
⭐ Veteran Community Champion Award
⭐ Industry Advocate of the Year
⭐ Industry Inspiration Award
⭐ Strategic Partnership Award

Nominations close on 30 June 2026.

Know someone who deserves to be recognised?

Visit our website www.buildingheroes.org.uk/news/building-heroes-2026-awards-nominations-are-now-open to find out more and request a nomination form, or contact:

📩 [email protected]

31/05/2026

There is still time to register for the Armed Forces Connect Hub, hosted by Darlington Borough Council on Friday 5th June!

This FREE TO ATTEND event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with organisations and services that support the Armed Forces community, and we’re looking forward to being part of it.

If you’re a Service Leaver, veteran, or part of the wider Armed Forces community, come along, say hello, and find out what support is available!

👉 To find out more and REGISTER to attend, visit:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/armed-forces-connect-hub-tickets-1987309987670?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to seeing you there! 💥

29/05/2026

✨ Join Us for the Building Heroes Annual Gala Dinner & Awards 2026 ✨

Be part of a truly special evening on Thursday 8 October at Drapers’ Hall, London, as we celebrate the achievements of Service Leavers, Veterans, and Military Families—alongside the organisations helping create new career opportunities.

This prestigious event is more than a celebration. It’s an opportunity to show visible support for the Armed Forces community and champion the vital connection between military talent, education, and the construction industry.

🎟️ Tickets: £200 + VAT
🎟️ Table of 10: £1,900 + VAT

Your evening includes a drinks reception, three-course dinner, inspiring stories, guest speakers, awards ceremony, live entertainment, plus a raffle and silent auction.

🎫 Book your seats today: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/buildingheroes/2129575

We are proud to have Wickes Trade Pro on board as sponsors, standing alongside us as we continue to create opportunities, change lives, and build brighter futures.

👉 If your organisation is interested in Gala sponsorship opportunities, we'd love to hear from you: [email protected]

We can't wait to celebrate with you! ✨

28/05/2026

‼️Autumn course dates now available across Building Heroes academies in England.‼️

Are you preparing to leave the Armed Forces, recently transitioned, or part of a military family looking for a new career direction?

Building Heroes is now accepting learners up to 18 months before discharge, helping Service Leavers make the most of their resettlement period and plan ahead with confidence.

Our industry-led construction training programmes are designed specifically for the Armed Forces community, supporting learners to reskill, redeploy and move towards meaningful civilian careers in construction and the built environment.

Our programmes offer more than technical training. You will benefit from:

✔ Recognised qualifications
✔ Hands-on practical skills
✔ Employer engagement and introductions
✔ Confidence and career direction
✔ Employability support

Our Construction Multi-Skills programmes cover areas including:

• Tiling
• Plumbing
• Plastering
• Painting and Decorating
• Carpentry and Joinery
• Brickwork

You will join a supportive cohort of like-minded people from the Armed Forces community and receive a blend of classroom and workshop training, site experience, pastoral support, transition guidance and employability development.

Whether you are planning your transition, exploring a new career, or ready to take your next step, now is the time to apply.

📅 Autumn term dates are now available across our academy network.
👉 Find out more and register:
https://www.buildingheroes.org.uk/courses

📞 0330 912 6200
📧 [email protected]

Recruit. Reskill. Redeploy.

28/05/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that Donna Jones and Andrew Tyerman from Marshalls plc are taking on the ultimate test of endurance - the Priory 100km ultramarathon from Bamburgh to Tynemouth on June 6th! - to raise funds for Building Heroes Education Foundation.

This is an extraordinary challenge in support of a cause that means a great deal to them; particularly for Andy as an ex-Royal Navy veteran, who has experienced first-hand some of the barriers faced by military personnel transitioning to civilian life.

🗨️ “I did not know what my role equated to in civilian life… often service leavers are not aware of the benefits to the skills they learned within the forces and how they can be applied to civilian life.”

At Building Heroes, our mission is to support veterans, Service Leavers and their families into new careers in construction, helping to overcome the challenges many face when considering their next move after military careers.

👉 Currently at 34% of their £500 target, please join us in supporting Donna and Andy, and help get them over the finish line!
https://www.justgiving.com/page/100kultra?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

Every penny raised will go towards supporting members of the Armed Forces community into meaningful roles in construction.

We’re so grateful to Donna and Andy for going the extra mile (and then some!), and to Marshalls, one of our valued Silver Sponsors, for continuing to champion the military community. 👏

Address

Southpoint, Old Brighton Road, Lowfield Heath, West
Crawley
RH110PR

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+443309126200

Website

http://www.buildingheroes.org.uk/

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