National Scaffolding Week to Support CRASH Charity with Charity Raffle at Scaffolding Conference 2024

October 8, 2024

As part of National Scaffolding Week 2024, we are thrilled to announce that the Scaffolding Conference will be hosting a charity raffle in support of CRASH Charity. The event, scheduled for Friday, 11th October 2024, at The Belfry, will see all proceeds from the raffle going directly to CRASH, the construction and property industry’s social impact partner.


At National Scaffolding Week, we are dedicated to celebrating the positive contributions of the scaffolding sector, and this partnership with CRASH allows us to extend that impact to those who need it most. CRASH has been transforming lives for over 26 years by building and improving spaces for homeless individuals and those with life-limiting illnesses. We are proud to play a role in supporting this essential work through our involvement in the Scaffolding Conference charity raffle.


Key members of the CRASH team will be attending the Scaffolding Conference, where they look forward to meeting industry professionals and discussing how scaffolding companies can help drive positive change. This is a great chance for the scaffolding community to come together, learn about CRASH’s mission, and explore ways we can lend our expertise to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable people.

A CRASH representative expressed excitement about the collaboration:

“Partnering with National Scaffolding Week and the Scaffolding Conference provides a fantastic opportunity for us to connect with more experts in the construction industry. We welcome support from scaffolding professionals and companies who can contribute to our ongoing projects that provide dignity and care for those facing homelessness or life-limiting conditions.”


CRASH’s projects highlight the profound impact that thoughtfully designed and expertly constructed environments can have, especially for people going through some of life’s most challenging experiences. By pooling the passion and resources of the scaffolding and wider construction sectors, we can help create spaces that truly make a difference.


We invite all attendees of the Scaffolding Conference 2024 to participate in the charity raffle and support CRASH’s vital work. Prizes will be announced at the event, and we encourage everyone to join us in raising funds and awareness for this cause.


For more information about CRASH’s incredible projects and how you can get involved, please visit www.crash.org.uk.


About CRASH

CRASH is the social impact partner of the UK construction and property industry, uniting professional expertise, products, and resources to create and improve spaces for homeless individuals and adults and children with life-limiting illnesses. Through collaboration, CRASH creates environments that provide care, dignity, and positive change for vulnerable people.

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May 29, 2025
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