Our charity partner
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is the FMB's chosen charity partner. Find out how you can pledge your support today.
We are proud to support The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, which has pledged that no construction worker and their family will ever be alone in a crisis.
The charity operates the Construction Industry Helpline and also supports construction companies by providing tools, resources and employee assistance programmes to support staff.
How Lighthouse support builders
24/7 confidential helpline
Available to anyone in the construction sector and their families – providing them with support emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
Call 0345 605 1956 (UK)
Text HARDHAT support service
A text-based service offering one-to-one support on wellbeing issues.
Text HARDHAT to 85258 (UK).
Self-support app
The ‘Construction Industry Helpline’ app helps its users navigate all aspects of wellbeing, including how to develop coping strategies and with signposts to accredited resources.
Download on iOs or on Android.
Live chat service
Real-time, confidential support from helpline advisors (not a bot). Available in over 120 languages.
Go to the Lighthouse Charity website to start a chat.
Get involved
Spreading the word about Lighthouse to your team can only have a positive impact – and it could make a vital difference. Here are some ways you can lend your support:
Raise awareness
Visit the Lighthouse shop to download free posters or buy fundraising items from their shop. You can also book a site visit from #MakeItVisible.
Team fundraising
Hold a Lighthouse Day with your team to raise funds. Whether it’s a sponsored hike, bike-a-thon or bake sale… bring your team together for a worthwhile cause. Visit Lighthouse’s fundraising hub for more information.
Become a company supporter
For a yearly donation, your business can also become a company supporter, with a raft of benefits including free Mental Health First Aid training (MHFA England Approved), access to their Company Supporters Hub with monthly news and social media assets to share, and more.
