The Institute of Carpenters (IOC) is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with the Passivhaus Trust (PHT). This agreement aims to maximise collaborative opportunities by sharing knowledge, skills, and …
On 22 April 2026, Richard Galbraith became the latest Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Carpenters to hold the position of President of the Institute of Carpenters (IOC).
Richard is the 15th President since the IOC was formed in 1890, …
Last year CITB ran an all-nations survey to determine what skills the Site Carpentry sector …
Starting Friday 27 March 2026, B&Q/TradePoint are offering the following to trade members, both instore and online (www.trade-point.co.uk), PLUS the usual 10% off with your discount card on top of this offer.
We are delighted to share that a successful meeting was held last week with our Royal Patron, HRH The Duchess of Gloucester, to ensure a seamless transition for the Institute’s leadership.
Key Highlights:
Leadership Transition: Our president, Geoff Rhodes,
In January 2026 the UK Government announced it was set to rejoin the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme from January 2027 onwards, restoring a major route for study and training placements across Europe. This agreement will allow reciprocal participation in exchange …
The competition aims to encourage and reward highly motivated students who are prepared to go that extra mile to achieve the highest possible standards.
If you are a college who would like to enter students into the competition, or even …
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) is offering substantial grants to support makers and conservators at various career stages. This funding is designed to strengthen the pipeline of talented craft professionals in the UK, supporting both traditional skills and innovative …
The BBC recently reported on the Guernsey Institute’s students who entered the Carpenters’ Craft Competition. You can view the full article here.
Congratulations to all of the student entrants. Details of the National and Regional winners and runners up can …
As the government moves forward with its most significant overhaul of apprenticeship standards in years, we are delighted to confirm that James Filus, Director of the Institute of Carpenters (IOC) and the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS), has been …
