Toolstation continues long standing support for the 2025 Young Builder of the Year Awards
Posted by: electime 6th November 2025
Toolstation continued its role as a leading award sponsor of the 2025 Young Builder of the Year Awards organised by Youthbuild UK. The awards were presented at the House of Commons, hosted by Youthbuild UK’s Honorary President, Sir John Hayes, MP.
The Young Builder of the Year awards are an annual celebration of young people, between the age of 14-24 years old who, despite facing a range of challenges, have succeeded in securing training or gaining employment within the construction industry.
Greg Richardson, Head of Marketing at Toolstation, said: “We’re really pleased to continue our long-standing sponsorship for one of the most inspiring awards ceremonies in the sector. Making the decision to support Youthbuild UK’s work is easy. This year’s finalists have overcome many obstacles and struggles to secure well deserved successful careers and futures in the construction sector and are directly contributing to the growth and success of the UK trade sector.”
Dom Bronley was recognised as the 14-18 year old category winner. Nominated by NSCG College, Dom grew up in circumstances that brought instability and hardship from an early age.
His mother’s struggles with addiction meant she left when he was just three, and he lived with his father, who also used drugs regularly. Violence within the family and losing contact with his mother created further strain during his formative years.
Dom carried these experiences quietly, only beginning to share them with staff more recently. Despite everything, he has remained respectful and committed to his education, maintaining strong attendance and working hard at bricklaying.
Jahmari Cumberbatch was recognised as the 19-25 year old winner. Nominated by LB Hackney, Jahmari’s life changed in an instant when he was the victim of a shooting, targeted in a case of mistaken identity.
The physical recovery was long and difficult, but the emotional and social impact proved just as challenging. He faced the fear of being unfairly labelled as gang-affiliated due to the circumstances of the attack, a stereotype he has worked hard to avoid.
Instead, Jahmari focused on his rehabilitation, determined to show through his actions that he is building a positive future. His courage in the aftermath of such violence demonstrates strength not only in healing, but in shaping the direction of his life on his own terms.
Youthbuild UK is a registered charity which aims to empower disadvantaged young people who are at risk from social exclusion by working with organisations and employers in the construction industry to provide them with work opportunities.
