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Jewson: Building Better Communities

Archived Buildings and built environment Community and neighbourhood development Community development environment Antrim & Newtownabbey Ards & North Down Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Belfast City Causeway Coast and Glens Derry City and Strabane England Fermanagh and Omagh Great Britain Lisburn and Castlereagh Mid and East Antrim Mid Ulster Newry, Mourne and Down Northern Ireland Scotland Wales Medium (up to £60,000) Small (up to £10,000)

Overview

Jewson Building Better Communities rewards good causes with a share of a £250,000 prize fund. Since 2015, the competition has donated over £600,000 worth of building materials to 68 people and projects that are at the heart of our communities.

There are several types of awards.

1) Top Regional

Prize of £45,000

In 2018 the give away a Top Prize of £45,000 split 50/50 between labour and building materials. Do you know a project which needs this support?

2) Trade Hero

Prize of £50,000

This category seeks to celebrate construction workers who play a big role in their community. Whether it’s a roofer who has fixed a leak in the village hall or a builder who has supported a local children’s charity – they want to find these individuals. The Trade Hero wins £50,000 worth of building materials to enable them to complete a worthy community project. Are you a Trade Hero? Tell them what you would do with £50,000 worth of building materials for your community.

3) Regional Projectss (Multiple)

Multiple prizes £500 to £10,000

Could your local project use a share of their bigger prize fund? You can apply for building materials between £500 and £10,000 – just tell them your idea.

To view past winners visit the website here