The Maddie Rose Foundation exists to support young people into sustainable careers within the UK building materials sector, while strengthening the long‑term future of the industry. We focus on removing barriers, funding opportunity and creating clear pathways into employment and progression.
Your donation helps fund bursaries, training, mentoring and practical support that enable young people to access education, develop skills and build confidence. It also supports employer engagement and career‑pathway development across the sector.
Every contribution directly supports young people and helps build a skilled, future‑ready workforce.
We primarily support young people under 40 who are interested in careers within:
Support is focused on those who face financial, practical or awareness barriers to progression.
Funds are used to deliver practical, measurable support, including:
A small proportion supports essential charity running costs to ensure effective and transparent delivery.
Yes. Businesses can support the Foundation through:
All partnerships are underpinned by clear agreements to ensure transparency and shared impact.
Yes. The Maddie Rose Foundation operates under Charities Act guidance and is governed by a Board of Trustees who oversee strategy, compliance and impact.
You can fundraise through challenge events, workplace initiatives, auctions or sponsored activities. We provide guidance and support to help ensure fundraising is compliant and effective.
Support is available to young people interested in careers within the building materials sector and related industries. Eligibility criteria vary depending on the programme or bursary, but we focus on helping those who face barriers to access or progression.
Depending on need and availability, support may include:
No. Many of the young people we support are at an early stage, exploring options or needing help taking their first step. We work to build awareness, confidence and access.
Application details and available opportunities are shared on our website and through partner organisations. You can also contact us directly for guidance or information.
Yes. We take data protection seriously and handle all personal information in line with GDPR requirements.
Yes. If your business is raising funds for the Maddie Rose Foundation through the sale of goods or services, or using our name or logo in marketing, charity law requires a written Commercial Participation Agreement to be in place before activity begins.
The agreement ensures that fundraising activity is:
It protects your business, the charity and the people you’re fundraising from.
Yes. Any commercial activity that promotes the sale of goods or services in connection with the charity requires an agreement, regardless of scale. We aim to keep agreements proportionate and straightforward.
Yes, but only where this has been agreed in writing as part of the Commercial Participation Agreement, and where marketing materials have been approved. This ensures the charity’s name and reputation are used correctly.
This will be clearly agreed and recorded in the agreement and must be clearly communicated to the public as part of any fundraising promotion
We encourage early conversations. In most cases, agreements can be finalised quickly once details of the activity are confirmed.
Please contact us before launching any commercial fundraising activity so we can guide you through the process and ensure everything is compliant from the outset.
