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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.

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.

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.

Hannah Parton, a Building Heroes graduate from Reaseheath Academy, exemplifies the transformative journey from a military family background to a career in the construction industry

We are incredibly proud to announce our new partnership with Velocity Roads, who have come on board as a Bronze Sponsoring Partner.

Stephen completed the 18th Edition Household Electrical Course in early 2024 before enrolling in the Multi-Skills Construction Course at the Basingstoke Academy in June.

Building Heroes is thrilled to announce Colonel Gordon Straughan OBE TD VR as its new patron.

The Vistry Group and Building Heroes launch new Skills Academy in Netherhampton to support former armed forces personnel.

This past year has been nothing short of extraordinary as we celebrated our tenth anniversary.

As Remembrance Day approaches, Nicola Schneider briefly discusses her journey to Building Heroes and their mission to support the Armed Forces personnel into civilian careers.

Our remarkable Founder and former Chief Executive, Brendan Williams, has won the Business Community Impact Award at the prestigious Soldering on Awards.

The Building Heroes team are delighted to welcome our guests to the 10th Anniversary Gala of Building Heroes, set to highlight our anniversary event.