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		<title>Rainy Day Trust reminds industry “we’re here to help”</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/anna-skeats-rainy-day-trust-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Rainy Day Trust has named Anna Skeats as its new CEO, following the retirement in the summer of Bryan Clover." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/anna-skeats-rainy-day-trust-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/anna-skeats-rainy-day-trust-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/anna-skeats-rainy-day-trust-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/anna-skeats-rainy-day-trust-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/anna-skeats-rainy-day-trust-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/anna-skeats-rainy-day-trust.jpg 1936w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>With 2026 trading firmly underway for the home improvement sector, the industry charity Rainy Day Trust is reaching out to businesses with a message – we are here to help your people and add value to your business.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/rainy-day-trust-reminds-industry-we-are-here-to-help/">Rainy Day Trust reminds industry “we’re here to help”</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Sooey is back and on a mission for Marsh Industries this Christmas!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:50:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="203" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/marsh-industries-sooey-miles-for-smiles-campaign-2-300x203.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/marsh-industries-sooey-miles-for-smiles-campaign-2-300x203.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/marsh-industries-sooey-miles-for-smiles-campaign-2-1024x693.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/marsh-industries-sooey-miles-for-smiles-campaign-2-768x520.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/marsh-industries-sooey-miles-for-smiles-campaign-2-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/marsh-industries-sooey-miles-for-smiles-campaign-2.jpg 1726w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Marsh Industries has recruited Sooey the snowman to lead its ‘Miles for Smiles’ Christmas fundraising campaign, supporting the vital work of a number of hospitals and hospices across the country.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/marsh-industries-sooey-miles-for-smiles-christmas-campaign/">Sooey is back and on a mission for Marsh Industries this Christmas!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Rainy Day Trust CEO announces plans to retire</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:19:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/rainy-day-trust-ceo-bryan-clover-040425-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="After nearly 10 years as CEO, the Rainy Day Trust’s Bryan Clover is to retire at the end of June and recruitment is underway to fill the post." decoding="async" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/rainy-day-trust-ceo-bryan-clover-040425-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/rainy-day-trust-ceo-bryan-clover-040425-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/rainy-day-trust-ceo-bryan-clover-040425-768x512.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/rainy-day-trust-ceo-bryan-clover-040425-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/rainy-day-trust-ceo-bryan-clover-040425.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>After nearly 10 years in the role, the Rainy Day Trust’s CEO Bryan Clover is to retire at the end of June and recruitment is underway to fill the post.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/rainy-day-trust-ceo-announces-plans-to-retire/">Rainy Day Trust CEO announces plans to retire</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Highbourne Group marks World Cancer Day with renewed commitment to Teenage Cancer Trust</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="201" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/highbourne-group-teenage-cancer-trust-1-040225-300x201.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="On World Cancer Day this year, Highbourne Group has extended its ongoing partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust for a further three years." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/highbourne-group-teenage-cancer-trust-1-040225-300x201.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/highbourne-group-teenage-cancer-trust-1-040225-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/highbourne-group-teenage-cancer-trust-1-040225-768x514.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/highbourne-group-teenage-cancer-trust-1-040225-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/highbourne-group-teenage-cancer-trust-1-040225.jpg 1178w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>Marking World Cancer Day this year, Highbourne Group has extended its long-standing partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust for a further three years.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/highbourne-group-extends-teenage-cancer-trust-partnership-on-world-cancer-day/">Highbourne Group marks World Cancer Day with renewed commitment to Teenage Cancer Trust</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Rainy Day Trust highlights Christmas fundraising drive</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Whilst its important work continues all year round, Christmas is a critical time of year for industry charity, the Rainy Day Trust.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/rainy-day-trust-highlights-christmas-fundraising-drive/">Rainy Day Trust highlights Christmas fundraising drive</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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		<title>Pavestone Rally 2025 early bird discount expires soon!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="200" src="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pavestone-rally-2025-logo-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="This year’s Pavestone Rally is currently underway, with a veritable convoy of industry bangers undertaking an unforgettable journey through Europe, all in the aid of charity." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pavestone-rally-2025-logo-300x200.jpg 300w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pavestone-rally-2025-logo-768x511.jpg 768w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pavestone-rally-2025-logo-765x510.jpg 765w, https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/pavestone-rally-2025-logo.jpg 860w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>
<p>There are now less than two weeks remaining to take advantage of the special early bird rate for joining the 2025 Pavestone Rally, saving up to £150pp!!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk/news/early-bird-discount-expires-soon-for-pavestone-rally-entries/">Pavestone Rally 2025 early bird discount expires soon!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://professionalbuildersmerchant.co.uk">Professional Builders Merchant</a>.</p>
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