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Nominations are now open for the Building Heroes 2026 Awards, celebrating those supporting our learners, alumni and Armed Forces community.

Building Heroes runners from industry and our alumni take on the Great North Run 2026 in partnership with Military vs Cancer, raising vital funds for the Armed Forces community.

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.

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

Read here how Chris rediscovered his passion for construction after military service. With Building Heroes, he gained skills, confidence and direction to build a new career.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.