Tarmac Blue Circle sponsors BoB project

Tarmac Blue Circle has sponsored the latest project by volunteers from Band of Builders (BoB), a charity which completes practical projects to help members of the UK construction industry and their families who are battling illness or injury. 

Stevie Taylor, a teenager from Rotherham diagnosed with Battens Disease at the age of eight, set foot in the garden of her home for the first time ever, thanks to BoB volunteers, who turned what was an overgrown jungle into a safe, sensory space in just 15 days.

Her father, Paul Taylor started trying to create a home to meet his daughter’s long-term needs, but costs quickly spiralled as they uncovered unforeseen work that completely swallowed up their budget, leaving the family, including Stevie’s sister Jasmine, aged nine, with an unusable garden, and a building site for a home.

This is the 47th project completed by the charity – which, as well as completing practical projects for members of the construction industry, offers wellbeing support, including a text service (text BOB to 85258), and financial help.

Tarmac Blue Circle packed products director, Garry Gregory, said: “It’s been a real honour for Tarmac Blue Circle to support the transformation of Stevie’s garden alongside Band of Builders. Thanks to the kindness, dedication and expertise of the volunteers, we’ve been able to create something that will make a genuine difference to Stevie and her family. Collaboration sits at the heart of our industry, and this project is a shining example of how, when we come together and pool our skills and resources, we can achieve something truly special.”