The Worshipful Company of Builders’ Merchants offers grants and funding to help provide access to training and education for individuals and companies within the builders’ merchants industry.

The grants are available to individuals looking to enter the merchant industry, as well as to those already working within it, but who wish to further develop their skills and understanding to fulfil their career ambitions. 

There are also grants available to companies within the industry who wish to provide an environment in which their employees can learn and develop, but who would benefit from additional funding to make this happen. Companies who apply for the grant would need to demonstrate how the funding will be beneficial to the ongoing development of their teams.

As a charitable organisation, grants from the WCoBM are subject to strict oversight by the Charities’ Commission.

What the funding can be used for

Once approved, the grant can be used to partially or fully support the following:

• The purchase of relevant materials that enable learning, eg, computer equipment, software or practical tools
• Apprenticeship programmes
• Dedicated qualifications, modules, training platforms or courses that are proven to contribute to further learning or development within the building materials sector
• Dedicated work experience that allows for relevant training and new learning within the industry to support role development
• Other requests are considered on case-by-case basis.

The funding is open to:

• School Leavers
• College or University graduates
• Students or Apprentices
• Employees working in the sector
• Builders’ merchants
• Building materials suppliers
• Building materials manufacturers

How to apply

If you would like more information on the eligibility criteria, or to apply for a Grant, please download the relevant form below and return it to the Clerk at [email protected].

• Application Form for a Company
• Application Form for an Individual

Our bursary programme is run in partnership with The Rainy Day Trust: www.rainydaytrust.org.uk.