5th February 2026
SIG ROOFING SIGNS UP TO SUPPORT BAND OF BUILDERS
11th September 2024
SIG Roofing has announced its partnership with Band of Builders (BoB), a charity that provides practical, financial, and well-being support for members of the UK construction industry.
“ At SIG Roofing, we’re proud of our deep roots in local roofing communities and, with our national reach, we’re always looking for ways to make a positive difference and support important causes,” said Chris Lodge, MD of SIG Roofing.
“ When we heard about Band of Builders and their mission, we immediately felt a strong connection. Seeing firsthand the amazing work they do to support construction workers and their families in times of need, whether it’s illness, injury, or other life-changing events, really struck a chord with us. Their efforts align with our values, helping not just our customers but also our colleagues.
We’re also inspired by the Band of Builders work to promote mental health awareness and support in the construction industry and can’t wait to help spread the word about all the incredible things they’re doing.
That’s why we’ve proudly partnered with Band of Builders and committed to their Gold Support Package. We’re passionate to support them in lots of ways, like donating materials for renovations and getting our colleagues and customers involved in future projects.
We’re also excited to host this year’s Big Brew event across our branches nationwide. This important annual event helps raise essential funds and awareness for the Band of Builder’s initiatives.
A huge thank you to Gavin and his team for giving us the chance to give back to our communities and support Band of Builders in the life-changing work they do!”
SIG Roofing has confirmed that its first initiative with the Band of Builders will be providing products for an imminent building project for a Bellshill Roofer who suffered a broken back in an 8m fall from scaffolding. Jim Gallacher fell and landed on an Armco barrier in a freak accident on a project at a retail park in Bristol. Although the 53-year-old has surprised medical experts with his recovery, he has been informed that he will never be able to lift anything heavy or work at height. Additionally, any slip or trip could potentially leave him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life.
Due to these circumstances, Jim has unfortunately lost his business and is unable to complete the extension he had started at the front of his home. B0B has kindly offered to assist in finishing the extension, and they are reaching out to local tradespeople to participate in the project. The work is scheduled to begin in September, with SIG Roofing providing materials from their nearby branch in Glasgow, just 2 miles away from the site.
SIG Roofing also intends to participate in the annual Big Brew event organised by BoB, which aims to bring tradespeople together over a cup of tea to support each other and break the stigma surrounding mental health. The dates for the event haven’t been confirmed yet, but they plan to host the Big Brew event in over 100 branch locations.
A final word from Gavin Crane, CEO of Band of Builders:
“We are thrilled that SIG Roofing has chosen to support Band of Builders, and we see great potential in the strategic partnership moving forward. The partnership gives our charity greater visibility and reach to the staff and customers of all of the SIG Roofing brands – meaning we can promote our work to a wider audience. This will hopefully help us increase the size of our volunteer base. SIG Roofing is keen to get involved not only by supplying materials for forthcoming projects but also by encouraging staff to visit sites to volunteer on projects.”
SIG Roofing is the UK’s largest specialist merchant of roofing-related products and services. It partners with industry leading product manufacturers to supply over 40,000 different roofing products for Pitched, Flat and Industrial Roofing projects. It has a fleet of over 400 vehicles based across its 100+ well-stocked branch network nationwide, and with a team of experienced and long-standing staff, it delivers a service to its customers that goes way beyond product supply.
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About Band of Builders
Band of Builders was born in 2016 when its founder took to social media to ask for help renovating the home of close friend and colleague Keith Ellick – who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The incredible response from tradespeople across the UK saw the project completed and demonstrated what can be achieved when the industry stands together.
It has grown to become an award-winning registered charity that completes practical projects to help members of the UK construction industry who are battling illness or injury. For each project, volunteers come together to help their fellow tradespeople through renovations or repairs that make a real difference to their lives.
BoB has an active community of nearly 50,000 tradespeople and supporters and has completed 37 projects. It has delivered £1.2m worth of projects (based on the equivalent cost of labour and materials), and its projects and activities have attracted lots of media attention, including two recent appearances on BBC’s The One Show. One film featured DIYSOS presenter Nick Knowles attending a joint BoB/Jewson event to shine a light on the mental health crisis in construction. The other followed the homecoming of trainee brickie Luke Goold-Hannatt three years after he suffered a catastrophic brain aneurysm. BoB completed an extension to the family house so that Luke could have a ground-floor bedroom and bathroom and a room for a specialist round-the-clock carer.
The charity also organises the Big Brew, an annual event to raise awareness of the mental health crisis in the construction industry – where the suicide rate is estimated to be as high as two people every day – and has launched a mental health support service.
BoB is actively encouraging members of the construction industry to become part of its community.
PR Contact: Paul Kirby – Band of Builders
