BoB’s Ball Boosts Bottom Line For Builders’ Charity

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The Band of Builders’ annual fundraising ball and auction has raised more than £25,000 for the charity which helps people in the construction industry who are battling physical illness or mental health issues.

Band of Builders (BoB) was born in 2016 when its founder took to social media to ask for help renovating the home of close friend and colleague Keith Ellick – who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The incredible response from tradespeople across the UK saw the project completed and demonstrated what can be achieved when the industry stands together.

It has grown to become a registered charity that completes practical projects to help members of the UK construction industry. For each project, volunteers come together to help their fellow tradespeople through renovations or repairs that make a real difference to their lives.

 

Having a ball

Nearly 400 people attended the themed A Night at the Oscars Ball, which was held in the Holte Suite at the home of the Premier League football club Aston Villa in Birmingham.

 The annual event was attended by a mix of the charity’s volunteers, supporters, corporate sponsors, well-wishers and beneficiaries, as well as businesses from across the construction industry.

 

Awards

Seven categories of awards were given out on the night:

Individual Fundraiser of the Year 2024 (sponsored by Okarno) – which was won by Warren Marshall from Talasey. He is always among the first people to put their hand up and get involved in any way they can for BoB.

Team Fundraiser of the Year 2024 (sponsored by The Installer Show) – which was won by Tradesmen to Forex Traders for not only completing two fundraising challenges in 2024 but also showing tremendous passion for raising awareness of the mental health challenges in construction.

Corporate Fundraiser of the Year 2024 (sponsored by Wilson Brook Consulting) – which was won by Jewson for hosting golf days and darts evenings and organising the Dragon Boat Race – which saw over 400 attendees and 25 teams competing this year.

Outstanding Contribution to Projects 2024 (sponsored by CT1) – which was won by volunteer Matt O’Brien for notching up six projects (with one as project lead). Matt has been instrumental in site visits and in planning and delivering a number of successful projects.

Community Impact 2024 (sponsored by Tarmac Blue Circle) – which was won by Hays Recruitment for taking BoB’s mental health mission on the road and reaching hundreds of building sites and thousands of construction workers.

Chairman’s Award 2024 – which was won by Tracey Healey for supporting virtually every project, as well as fundraising and providing a huge amount of support behind the scenes.

The Keith Ellick Award for Special Recognition 2024 (sponsored by DeWalt) – which was won by volunteer Kevin Choat. The award was chosen by past recipients and recognised Choat’s long-term commitment to the BoB cause, including his dedication and efforts that have shaped the charity’s journey.

 

Picture: The Band of Builders’ Ball.

www.bandofbuilders.org

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
18th October 2024

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