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The Midlands construction industry has once again come together for an evening of fundraising, raising £195,000 for five charities at the 2026 Midlands Construction Charity Ball.
The annual event was Held in the Masters Suite at The Belfry on September 11, bringing together independent and family-owned construction businesses, suppliers and manufacturers from across the Midlands.
The Midlands Construction Charity Ball is jointly organised by Tippers, EH Smith Builders Merchants, M. Lambe Construction and Friel Homes. The event is organised alongside the teams’ everyday roles and business commitments, ensuring 100% of the money generated through the Ball goes directly towards supporting its chosen charities.
The £195,000 total, exceeding the £167,000 raised in 2025, will be split equally between five charities: St Giles Hospice, Acorns Children’s Hospice, Tabor Living, The Christy Lambe Foundation and The Lighthouse Charity, providing £39,000 to each organisation.
The organisers would like to extend Special thanks also go to the event’s Headline Sponsors – FP McCann, Keystone Lintels, Heidelberg Materials and Wrekin Products –as well as a huge thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, donated prizes and supported the evening.
