The communities in which we operate are hugely important to us. They are where our employees and our future employees live. While many Forterra employees are active members of their communities, organising and participating in activities and events, we want to make it easy for local charities, clubs and groups to approach us directly for support. To facilitate this, we have established the Forterra Community Fund along with a dedicated webpage and online application form. Read about the Forterra Community Fund and how to apply.
For many years, we have championed construction colleges, providing much-needed materials for bricklaying courses to support the next generation of bricklayers. We are now taking this one step further and are inviting colleges to apply to become one of our Construction Hubs. As well as receiving a donation of bricks, they will also receive London Brick branded merchandise and the opportunity for their students to gain valuable exposure to some of the industry’s leading experts. Read more about our Construction Hubs here.
Our wonderful team at Claughton brickworks have been fundraising for Wear It Pink - painting the buckets on the famed aerial ropeway to help raise awareness of the Breast Cancer Now annual campaign - one of the biggest UK fundraising events, raising over £36 million since 2002.
We all suffer from loneliness at some point in our lives, however, over the last couple of years, when most of us have experienced isolation and distance from loved ones, loneliness and its impact has come under the spotlight. That’s why this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) (9th – 15th May, 2022), with its focus on loneliness, is so important. read more
The Measham Community First Responders (MCFR) work tirelessly to provide a vital emergency service to their local community, so when they applied to the Forterra Community Fund for a donation to buy a new kit bag to carry life-saving equipment, we were only too happy to help. read more
Can clay brick continue to be the building material of choice in a more sustainable future? We explore the environmental credentials of clay brick as the construction industry prepares for the government’s target of next zero carbon emissions by 2050. read more