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Our tutors are at the heart of every academy, bringing skill, experience and genuine care to every cohort.

Transitioning from military life to civilian careers can be a daunting journey, but for many ex-forces personnel, the Reaseheath Building Heroes programme has been a game-changer.

We are proud to announce the official opening of our newest Skills Academy at the Westcombe Park development in Heybridge, Essex, in partnership with Vistry Group.

Marshalls plc, a leading UK supplier of hard landscaping, building and roofing products, has become a Silver Sponsoring Partner.

Building Heroes Education Foundation is delighted to announce the renewal of its Bronze Sponsoring Partnership with Velocity Roads Group.

Building Heroes volunteers and graduates are mentoring service leavers into civilian construction careers, supported by the Veterans’ Foundation.

From Building Heroes Reaseheath Academy to Lovell’s Management Trainee Programme, Hannah Parton is proving that confidence, support and opportunity can build incredible careers.

Delivering meaningful, learner-focused insight into careers within housebuilding and the wider construction industry.

Our learners have had the fantastic opportunity to take part in a series of site visits with Lovell, visiting developments at Basford, Drummond Park, and Benwell Dene.

From Rifleman to apprentice: Building Heroes Graduate Will’s military skills became a construction career through partnership and opportunity.

The CT1 team have been meeting our learners face to face, sharing their expertise, and bringing practical learning to life.

Building Heroes Education Foundation is proud to announce the launch of a three-year Sponsoring Partnership with The Worshipful Company of Constructors Charitable Trust.

A pioneering skills academy offering fully funded accredited training programmes to the military community will open at the Drayton highways depot in Oxfordshire this February.

Gain insight into a five-week Building Heroes programme.

We are delighted to announce that Lovell and Morgan Sindall Construction, both divisions of Morgan Sindall Group plc, are sponsoring Darlington Skills Academy for three years.

Ryan Gooding – From Service to Skills Academy to Site: Building a New Career in Construction.

Bringing together corporate sponsoring partners, supporters, and graduates at our annual Gala Dinner.

Delivering a powerful armed forces resettlement programme in partnership with Reaseheath College, which has now supported over 500 veterans into skilled careers in construction.

Thakeham’s recognition as a Gold Award holder under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme places the company as advocates for the Armed Forces Community.

To Wickes and the Wickes Community Programme, thank you for being a valued ally in our mission to ensure that no one who has served is left behind.

Thakeham Renews Bronze Sponsoring Partnership with Building Heroes, Supporting the Armed Forces Community's Transition from Service to Civilian Life.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Major General Rich Spencer as its second charity patron, further strengthening its leadership.

Once in a lifetime challenge: walking the entire length of Great Britain, from John O’ Groats to Land’s End—over 1,100 miles on foot to support Building Heroes

This partnership reinforces our commitment to empowering former service personnel with the essential skills needed for successful careers in the construction sector.