2021-2022

Every year the Master of the Guild chooses a charity to represent for the year they are in their position. This year, our Master Paul Deamer has chosen Prostate Cancer UK to support.

This charity is close to Paul's heart and he hopes that it is a cause the Guild can rally around over the next Year. Founded in 1996 by Professor Jonathan Waxman, the charity aim's to improve the care and welfare of those affected by prostate cancer, increase investment and raise awareness. Jeff Stelling and the soccer Saturday panel are renowned for wearing the badge in support every week on their show. 

2019/20

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The Masters charity 2019/20
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Every year the Master of the Guild chooses a charity to represent for the year they are in their position. This Year, the Master, Michael Hammill chose St Leonard's Hospice which is based in York. ​

“As this years Master of the guild of building I have chosen St Leonards Hospice as my nominated charity. This is a local and well-established charity who undertake marvellous work supporting patients and families with terminal illness. It is rare to find someone who’s life has not been touched by the sadness of loosing a loved one and the care and understanding given by the hospice has been a comfort to so many people in and around York. I hope you will support me in fundraising on their behalf.” 


About St Leonard's Hospice York
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St Leonard’s Hospice is an independent charity, providing specialist palliative care and support for local people with life limiting illnesses. They have created a relaxed and friendly environment where every patient is recognised and treated as an individual. With their support patients are able to enjoy the best possible quality of life. This care also extends to support families and carers.

In addition to a team of highly experienced doctors and nurses, they have specialists in a wide range of roles including complementary therapy, lymphoedema care, physiotherapy, social work, bereavement, occupational therapy and spiritual care.

Care is free of charge to patients and their families, but not free to provide. As a charity, they rely heavily on the generosity of the public to raise just over £5.2 million each year to run St Leonard's Hospice. This equates to £595 for every hour of every day. Although St Leonard’s does get some public funding the majority of the running costs have to be raised from donations and fundraising by the local community - businesses, groups and individuals. 

Fund raising events by the Guild of Building

In July 2019, Michael Hammill is planning the epic cycle trip from Lands End to John O Groats, covering a staggering 1200 miles in just under 3 weeks. If you would like to sponsor Michael please click on the "MAKE A DONATION" button.  Every amount will help so even if it is only £1, please make a donation.
Michael will be posting some pictures to keep you informed of his progress. 
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Congratulations Michael - £1320 raised

Pizza, Pasta & Prosecco Evening - £125 raised

Annual Dinner Raffle

A draw will take place at this years annual dinner on the 22nd November 2019. 
All proceeds will be donated to St Leonard's Hospice. 
Please contact Erica Hammill - [email protected] for details of how to get your tickets. 
Prizes include :
Selection of goodies kindly donated by Bettys
2 person round of golf kindly donated by Pike Hills golf course
Original Art Work by anonymous local "Artist" especially created for York Guild of Building
£10 voucher for Dean's Garden Centre
and of course there will be some alcohol 

Donations

To donate to through the Guild, you can send a cheque to our treasurer, Peter Mawer, at his address:

2 Holgate Bridge Gardens
Holgate Road
York
YO24 4BA

For any queries call him at his number:

​01904 628766

The Master's Charity 2018 - 2019:  Ryedale Wildlife Rehabilitation


Every year the Master of the Guild chooses a charity to represent for the year they are in their position. This year, our Master Paul Deamer has chosen Ryedale Wildlife Rehabilitation to support.