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Call to Action: Defining Competence in Site Carpentry First-Fix Staircase Installation

A NAS and IOC members call to action from Amanda Scott UK Skills Lead and Chair of the National Occupational Standards for Wood Occupations.

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Tradepoint/B&Q – The Big ‘You Can Do It’ Sale

Tradepoint/B&Q Easter Offers – running from Friday 27 March to 4 May 2026.

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Royal Audience: Strengthening the Future of the IOC

We are delighted to share that a successful meeting was held last week with our Royal Patron, HRH The Duchess Read more…

UK to Rejoin Erasmus – Lets Break it Down

In January 2026 the UK Government announced it was set to rejoin the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme from January 2027 onwards…

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2025-2026 Carpenters’ Craft Competition

The Carpenters’ Craft Competition is open to students of carpentry, joinery and shop fitting with prizes up to £500 on offer.

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Funding Opportunity: Up to £18,000 for Craftspeople

The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) is offering substantial grants to support makers and conservators at various career stages. This Read more…

A Seat at the Table: NAS & IOC Director Appointed to Taskforce on Apprenticeship Reforms

As the government moves forward with its most significant overhaul of apprenticeship standards in years, we are delighted to confirm Read more…

HMRC Self Assessment 2026 Deadline

Details for members on filing their returns online

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Royal Audience: Strengthening the Future of the IOC

We are delighted to share that a successful meeting was held last week with our Royal Patron, HRH The Duchess Read more…

UK to Rejoin Erasmus – Lets Break it Down

In January 2026 the UK Government announced it was set to rejoin the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme from January 2027 onwards…

Read more...

2025-2026 Carpenters’ Craft Competition

The Carpenters’ Craft Competition is open to students of carpentry, joinery and shop fitting with prizes up to £500 on offer.

Read more...

Funding Opportunity: Up to £18,000 for Craftspeople

The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) is offering substantial grants to support makers and conservators at various career stages. This Read more…

A Seat at the Table: NAS & IOC Director Appointed to Taskforce on Apprenticeship Reforms

As the government moves forward with its most significant overhaul of apprenticeship standards in years, we are delighted to confirm Read more…

HMRC Self Assessment 2026 Deadline

Details for members on filing their returns online

Read more...

Tradepoint/B&Q January Offers

Tradepoint/B&Q January Offers

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Tradepoint/B&Q Christmas Offers

Tradepoint/B&Q Christmas Offers

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