Taking place for a third consecutive year, more than 400 people – made up of Jewson colleagues and team members from 35 of its suppliers – were split across 25 teams, competing in a series of races at Draycote Water ahead of a knockout round.

Richard Holland, category manager at Jewson, said: “Each year, our dragon boat race event gets better and better. There was an incredible atmosphere amongst all participants, who were here to work together, play hard, and most importantly, raise money for charities incredibly close to our hearts.”

Every year, Jewson organises a wealth of fundraising activities for Band of Builders, which supports tradespeople and their families during times of need. These include initiatives such as the annual Big Brew, which took place on 10th October this year.

Jewson has raised more than £300,000 since it became an official charity partner with Band of Builders.

In 2023, Jewson announced Whiteley’s Retreat as its official charity partner for Scotland and the North.

The organisation, which has a centre in Ayrshire, provides free therapeutic respite breaks and extended support for children, young people, and their families with cancer or life-altering illnesses.

Tony Steel, operations director at Band of Builders, said: “The money raised from this year’s event will go towards some of the many tradespeople and their families that we’ll be working with in coming months, ensuring they have the tools and support they need to get back on track and rebuild their lives.”