Working towards a safer construction industry for all

We provide grants to organisations for health and safety initatives and research that will benefit the construction industry and support employment within construction. Find out about our awards and partnerships.

Corporate grants for education and training

Education and training can help build a strong future for the UK’s construction industry and for the people who make it work.

Does your organisation support people with education and training in construction? Good news. You may be eligible for a corporate grant from B&CE’s Charitable Trust. We provide corporate grants for projects that either promote careers in the construction industry or lead to accredited qualifications.

• Find out how to apply for our corporate grants for education and training.
• Read about our training grants for individuals.

The Construction Employability Award

The Construction Employability Award is an annual £20,000 grant given to organisations that can demonstrate they will make a real difference towards training and the promotion of health and safety in construction.

The award opened for applications on September 2024 and will close on 25 October 2024. Find out more about The Construction Employability Award.

 

Health & safety – partnerships and grants

Health and safety, including occupational health, is an ongoing priority for the construction industry.

The Trust works in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders – including trade unions and construction federations. We have also supported organisations including Mesothelioma UK, Asbestos Victims Support Group Forum, Mates In Mind, University of Lincoln, Loughborough University and The University of Manchester.

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Case studies

Read our case studies to find out how we’ve supported the industry to help keep workers safe.

• Mates in Mind and Institute for Employment Studies – Read the case study: Supporting the mental health of self-employed construction workers.
• University of Lincoln –  Download the report ‘Developing Construction Supply-Chain Management Standards (CSCMS) for Improving Occupational Stress management and Productivity in Construction Projects’ and executive summary.
• Loughborough University – Download the report ‘Presenteeism related to Musculoskeletal Disorders in UK Construction’.
• Manchester University – Read the case study:  Skills-Knowledge-Attitude-Training-Experience (SKATE) in ‘Designing for Occupational Health of Construction Workers’.
• Loughborough University – Read the case study: Improving occupational health risk management in SMEs: the role of major projects.