Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants

📈 Empower Your Team with Specialist Training 📈 Are you a company in the building materials industry looking to invest in your team? If so, Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants has grants available to support the training and development of your teams. Our grants of up to £2,000 per company can help your business with funding support for training, apprenticeships or other skill development opportunities. By empowering your team with the right learning, you’ll not only enhance their individual potential but also strengthen your business’s long-term success. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/ebdUF3fR. Eligibility criteria apply. #BuildYourCareer #TeamDevelopment #BusinessSupport #Grants #Training

Our Master Steve Boyer represented WCoBM at the annual City & Guilds Foundation Livery Prize ceremony at London's Mansion House on 3 March. The event celebrates excellence in skills development and recognises individuals who are on the path of honing their skills, as well as those dedicated to training and tutoring them. A special announcement was made during the ceremony honouring Malachi Bakas with the City & Guilds President’s Award. WCoBM would like to add our congratulations to everyone involved! #City #training #livery #skills

Thank you to the Worshipful Company of Poulters for organising the 21st Inter-Livery Pancake Race at Guildhall Yard on Tuesday. We were delighted to take part and congratulations to our Master, Steve Boyer, who came third in the Master's Qualifying Race. #Livery

🌟 Learn by Doing 🌟 Whether exploring a new role in the industry or sharpening your skills in a specialised area, learning on the job is the best teacher, helping you gain invaluable insights, build new skills, and strengthen knowledge. WCoBM grants is a dedicated charitable fund to support training and development in the building materials sector. The grant can be used to support the costs of a dedicated qualification, apprenticeship programme, learning materials and more.  For further information and to find out if you or someone you know can benefit, visit: https://lnkd.in/ebdUF3fR. Eligibility criteria apply. #BuildYourCareer #EarnAndLearn #WorkExperience #Grants #Training #BuildingMaterials #BuildersMerchants

A survey among Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants members has revealed the importance that leading figures within the building materials industry places on caring for the environment and tackling climate change. The latest survey, carried out among WCoBM members by the Environmental, Social & Governance Committee to understand its members’ attitudes to climate and the environment, revealed a staggering 94.7% of those who responded either agree, or strongly agree, that caring for the environment is important. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eznzXvHH #survey #ESG #environment #Livery

👷 We can Support Your Apprenticeship Journey 👷 Are you, or someone you know, thinking about an apprenticeship in the builders’ merchant industry? Apprenticeships provide vital hands-on experience, allowing you to learn and earn at the same time. WCoBM grants of up to £2,000 per person can help contribute towards the costs of your apprenticeship, making this career path more accessible than ever. By gaining real-world skills and industry-recognised qualifications, you’ll be well-prepared for a fulfilling and long-lasting career in the building materials sector. Find out if you’re eligible for financial support. Visit: https://lnkd.in/ebdUF3fR. #BuildYourCareer #Apprenticeships #BuildersMerchants #Grants #Training #BuildingMaterials

Liveryman Gary Gingell from Nicholls and Clarke Group is joining The third annual Lady Mayoress’s Sleep Out on 6 March 2025 at Guildhall Yard. This charity fundraising event asks participants to ditch their warm beds for the night to help raise awareness of homelessness, as well as fundraising for Homewards and The PRET FOUNDATION LTD. Gary is hoping to raise £300 via JustGiving, which will send all donations directly to The Lord Mayor's Appeal. Anyone who would like to support Gary and the Sleep Out event can donate to the JustGiving page at https://lnkd.in/eX_ATPud JustGiving sends your donation straight to The Lord Mayor's Appeal and automatically reclaims Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer, helping your donation achieve even more. #charity #homelessness #Livery

Congratulations Daniel McKane, MIBM - it's a wonderful achievement and we're thrilled to have you as part of the Company. #Livery #FreedomoftheCity

To help celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we wanted to highlight an apprentice who is making the most of every opportunity available within the merchant industry. Meet Alfie Dobbs from Fulham Timber & Building Supplies, who is currently completing the Builders Merchants Federation Ltd Trade Supplier Apprenticeship Course, run by LEAP Apprenticeships & Early Careers. Thanks to Builders Merchants Journal for publishing the article in their February issue! At Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants we are keen to help as many young people as possible develop new skills and learn more about the sector. That's why we offer grants of up to £2,000 to support training and education for individuals and companies within the #buildingmaterials industry. The grant can be used to partially or fully fund learning materials, qualifications and apprenticeship programmes. If you know someone who could benefit, contact us today to find out more. You can read the full article about Alfie's journey in BMJ at: https://lnkd.in/eirRG8-2 #NAW2025 #Apprenticeships #Livery #grants #training

💡 What could you do with a grant of up to £2,000? 💡 We believe in the power of apprenticeships to shape the future of our sector and are committed to nurturing the next generation of talent. The building materials industry offers incredible opportunities for those willing to learn and grow and apprenticeships provide the perfect entry point. They equip individuals with practical skills, industry knowledge, and real-world experience. Our grants of up to £2,000 per person support apprentices looking to upskill and take their first steps towards a fulfilling career – could that be you? 📢 Applications are open (eligibility criteria apply). Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ebdUF3fR #NAW2025 #SkillsForLife #BuildYourCareer #ApprenticeshipSupport #BuildingMaterialsIndustry #Apprenticeships