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Back by Popular Demand, Our Christmas E-cards!
Back by popular demand, the Lighthouse Charity has brought back its Christmas E-cards just in time for the festive season after receiving a steady stream of requests from supporters keen
From rock bottom to Ironman: Jack Richards’ remarkable journey
When Project Manager Jack Richards crossed the finish line of his first Ironman in Italy after 13 hours and 38 minutes of racing, it was the culmination of nearly three
Western Region Golf Day Comes In Under Par, Raising £2,300
A birdie has told us about our Western Region’s hugely successful golf day for colleagues, clients and industry partners at Oake Manor Golf Club in Taunton, hosted by Sphere Solutions.
AML Team Cycles London to Brighton and Raises More Than £12,000
The team at Alexander Maltby Limited (AML) have gone the extra mile, raising an incredible £12,261 for Lighthouse Charity through the London to Brighton Bike Ride. The AML team wanted
From Liverpool to Leeds: Galliford Try’s Cycling Challenge
A determined team from Galliford Try’s North West business took on a tough two-day cycling challenge this summer, covering 127 miles along the Liverpool to Leeds Canal, raising more than £7,397 for Lighthouse. The two-day challenge saw 12 riders set
Bellway Graduates Raise £1,289 Through Regional Quiz Fundraisers
Every year, representatives from Bellway’s graduates scheme join forces with the Lighthouse Charity to launch a project aimed at raising money for our construction community as well as raising awareness
Persimmon Homes South East Golf Day Tees Up £9,500 of Support
Contractors, suppliers and business partners from across the region recently joined Persimmon Homes South East at Tudor Park Golf Club in Maidstone for the company’s annual Charity Golf Day, raising
MACL Fishathon 2027 Reels In Another Huge Total
The annual MACL Fishathon returned this September, baiting colleagues, friends, suppliers and subcontractors togetherbfor another memorable weekend of fishing, fundraising and friendly competition in support of Lighthouse Charity. Now in
Supporting a young apprentice to find a safe place to call home
At 25, Dylan was working as an apprentice electrician in London and building a career in construction. But behind the scenes, he was facing growing financial pressure and the risk
MMD Construction Takes on Galtymore raising €1,480
On Saturday, 15th August, a team from MMD Construction took on Galtymore, raising €1,480 for the Lighthouse Charity through the hike and other fundraising activities held across their Head Office
Taylor Wimpey fuels #MakeItVisible initiative with van donation
Homebuilder Taylor Wimpey and the Lighthouse Charity are strengthening their partnership to improve access to mental health and wellbeing support for construction workers. As part of this shared commitment, Taylor
Venesky Brown Scale Edinburgh’s Seven Hills and Smash Fundraising Target
Twenty-five members of the Venesky Brown team swapped their desks for hiking boots on Friday 11 September as they took on Edinburgh’s legendary Seven Hills Challenge, raising an incredible £7,175
Russell WBHO – Seven Teams, Two Vans, One Amazing Result
Teams across Russell WBHO came together during Mental Health Awareness Week, 2026 to raise an impressive £1,835 through a fun-filled Charity Van Pull Challenge. Seven teams from sites and Head
Kennie Lifts Awareness and Funds with Epic Fitness Challenge
When Kennie Walters set himself a challenge to lift 100,000kg and move 100km in just 24 hours, it probably sounded a little bit mad to most people. The Westmade estimator
Urgent Appeal – A Lifeline Under Pressure:
£200,000/€233,000 needed by Lighthouse Charity to Support Construction Workers in Crisis For 70 years the Lighthouse Charity has been delivering life changing and life saving support to the construction community,
One Conversation Can Save a Life
The People Behind the Numbers For those that follow our charity news, you will already know that earlier this week we announced an unprecedented increase in demand for our charitable
The Hardest Words I Ever Said…
Lighthouse Charity volunteer Trevor Jennison opens up on his experience with suicide If you’d met me between 2008 and 2011, you probably would have described me as outgoing, confident and
Allison Homes raises £9000 in Three Peaks Challenge
A team from Allison Homes Central has completed the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge, raising £9,089 for the Lighthouse Charity and significantly surpassing its original £5,000 target. The 11-strong team pushed
Helping a fencer rebuild his career after a life-changing accident
Joshua 36 | North West | 15–20 years in the construction industry In 2019, Joshua, a Fencing Team Leader, suffered a serious workplace accident involving a nail gun. The accident
CA Drillers Tee Off to Raise over £20,000
Sunshine, smiles, friendly competition and plenty of fundraising spirit were all on par at the CA Drillers Charity Golf Day, held on 3 July at The Cave Hotel and Golf
Isn’t She Pretty – A Ship Called Waverley!
It was a memorable summer evening on the Clyde, boasting something a little different – great music, spectacular scenery and the chance to support a fantastic cause – you could
Mavco Delivers Multiple Initiatives to Support Lighthouse
During the months of June, July and August, Mavco Building Services project teams across multiple high-level projects across Munster and Leinster, donned purple to support the Lighthouse Charity’s ‘ wear
Classic Builders Nominate Lighthouse Charity as Plymouth Argyle’s Front of Shirt Sponsor
The Lighthouse Charity has been nominated as the front of shirt sponsor for Plymouth Argyle’s men’s third kit and they will adorn the front of the shirt for the duration
Jen’s Lighthouse Challenge Comes Full Circle
After months of travelling the coastlines of the UK, Ireland and beyond, Lighthouse Charity ambassador Jen Deeney has completed her incredible challenge to visit 70 lighthouses. In the process, she