TradeKart, the UK trade materials and supply business, has become a strategic partner of Band of Builders, one of the construction sector's most recognised charities.
Band of Builders was set up to support tradespeople who are dealing with serious illness or injury, connecting them with volunteers from across the building trades to complete building work they can no longer do themselves. The work ranges from adapting homes for disability access to completing projects left unfinished when a tradesperson's health declined.
The partnership with TradeKart brings a supply and logistics partner into the Band of Builders network, which could help reduce the cost and logistical complexity of running volunteer building projects. Trade volunteer days typically require materials to be sourced, delivered, and managed on site, and a partner with supply chain infrastructure makes that considerably more manageable.
Band of Builders has grown its profile significantly in recent years as awareness of mental and physical health challenges in the construction workforce has increased. The charity runs volunteer days, fundraising events, and awareness campaigns aimed specifically at the trade community.
For UK tradespeople looking to get involved, Band of Builders takes volunteer registrations directly through their website.
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Source: Professional Builder | Band of Builders: https://bandofbuilders.org