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Speak Up, Reach Out: One Person’s Story of Bullying Across Life
As part of our Speak Up, Reach Out campaign, we’re sharing real experiences from people across the construction industry who have faced difficult, often unspoken challenges. In this interview, one
MMD Construction’s Conquer ‘Hell & Back’ Challenge
Last month, a determined team from MMD Construction braved the infamous Hell & Back challenge at Killruddery Estate in County Wicklow, Ireland. They came out the other side caked in
Jen’s Epic Lighthouse Challenge
Over the course of the summer Jennifer (Jen) Deeney, a director of nursing based in Liverpool, has embarked on a UK-wide mission to visit 50 lighthouses to raise awareness and
Sarah Bolton: Leading the Lighthouse Charity to New Heights
When Sarah Bolton stepped into the role of CEO at The Lighthouse Charity in April 2024, she wasn’t just taking on a leadership position – she was continuing a transformative
Scotland West Race Night is a Success!
Scotland West’s annual Race Night at Hamilton Park took place on Friday 16th May and the Club Lawn Marquee was filled to capacity with just under 250 guests representing over
Surviving Financial Abuse
‘Kelly’, a 39-year-old single mum working as a construction site cleaner was struggling to make ends meet after a financially abusive relationship. Her outgoings outweighed her income, due to high
Blisters, Banter and a Brilliant Cause
After weeks of planning and preparation, the team at Synergos Consultancy laced up their boots and took on an incredible challenge earlier this year, walking 22.5 miles from the iconic
Team Spirit Shines at AtkinsRealis Netball Tournament
AtkinsRealis recently hosted its annual charity netball tournament, bringing together seven companies for an afternoon of fun, friendly competition, and fundraising in support of the Lighthouse Charity. In a generous
Special Feature – Inside the Helpline
Every day of the year, our helpline call handlers respond to people reaching out for help through our 24/7 helpline and live web chat service. Ewan Paton is a Helpline
Childhood Trauma & Alcoholism
‘Seamus’, a 53-year-old construction manager from Northern Ireland, was struggling with the breakdown of his family after his relationship had ended. He hadn’t seen his daughters in two years, and
Prichard’s ‘Tools Down’ Event Makes It Visible!
Prichard’s marked Mental Health Awareness Week by hosting the Lighthouse Charity’s #MakeItVisible’ on-site team, aiming to raise awareness of the support available to construction workers and their families. The event,
New Partnership with Travis Perkins
Travis Perkins plc, the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, has announced a new two-year partnership with the Lighthouse Charity to help shine a spotlight on the importance of prioritising
Checkatrade Boosts Mental Health Support for Trades
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week we are delighted to be partnering with Checkatrade, the UK’s leading home improvement platform, to launch a powerful new initiative supporting the mental wellbeing
Macai Raises £460 at the London Marathon
We’d like to extend a big thank you to the team at Macai, who raised £460 for the Lighthouse Charity during this year’s London Marathon. With one of their offices
Overcoming Financial Struggles
‘Jakub’, a 35-year-old forklift driver living in the East Midlands, was struggling to keep his head above water financially. Jakub’s car had broken down and was in the garage for
2024 Impact Report: Record Breaking Support for Our Construction Community
The Lighthouse Charity has published its 2024 Impact Report which highlights record breaking milestones and support to our construction community in the UK and Ireland. The Lighthouse Charity provides 24/7
Homes England, Octopus Real Estate and Lighthouse Charity – a Force for Good.
Homes England, the government’s housing and regeneration agency, has joined with Octopus Real Estate, part of Octopus Investments and a leading specialist real estate investor and lender, to create the
Gareth’s Story – A Roofer’s Experience of Prostate Cancer
It’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and we’ve been catching up with Gareth from South West Wales. He talks about his experience with prostate cancer, and tells us about the ways
Celebrations at the 41st Annual PIG Irish Branch Dinner
The 41st annual Pipeline Industries Guild (PIG) Irish Branch Dinner brought the industry together once again for a lively evening of connection, conversation, and celebration at the Intercontinental Hotel in
A Fundraising Surprise at Battle of the Commentators
The 2024 Battle of the Commentators event proved to be more than just a star-studded spectacle, as one guest used the opportunity to raise vital funds for the Lighthouse Charity,
Fantastic Yorkshire Region’s Year of Fundraising Raises £100,000!
We are incredibly grateful to our Yorkshire Region for their outstanding generosity in raising £100,000 to support our vital work. Their dedication and commitment to fundraising have once again made
Women in Construction – Joanna Mulcahy
Aspirations for the industry and that ‘Bob the Builder’ moment! Women in Construction Week promotes the role of women in our industry and is an opportunity to showcase industry ambassadors
Lincolnshire Annual Christmas Lunch Raises £9,000
The Lincolnshire Annual Christmas Lunch 2024, held at the Beachcomber, Cleethorpes Pearl Holiday Park, proved to be another resounding success, bringing together 227 guests for a day of laughter, generosity,
Lighthouse Charity supports record number of families in 2024.
In 2024, the Lighthouse Charity was once again setting new records, reaching more people and delivering more support than ever before and the charity is in the unique position of