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QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award

Nominate a talented emerging maker making a positive contribution to their craft today. Closing date Friday 5 June 2026.

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Recognising Excellence: The 2026 Women in Safety & Health (WISH) Awards

The Women in Safety & Health (WISH) Awards 2026 are now officially open for entries, and we are encouraging our Read more…

Strategic Partnership: The Institute of Carpenters & The Passivhaus Trust

Strategic Partnership: The Institute of Carpenters & Passivhaus Trust The Institute of Carpenters (IOC) is delighted to announce a new Read more…

Richard Galbraith – New IOC President

On 22 April 2026, Richard Galbraith became the latest Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Carpenters to hold the position Read more…

Government Funding Update: Financial Incentives for Carpentry & Joinery Employers

The UK Government has updated the financial incentives available to employers who provide training and work opportunities for young people. Read more…

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…

Recognising Excellence: The 2026 Women in Safety & Health (WISH) Awards

The Women in Safety & Health (WISH) Awards 2026 are now officially open for entries, and we are encouraging our Read more…

Strategic Partnership: The Institute of Carpenters & The Passivhaus Trust

Strategic Partnership: The Institute of Carpenters & Passivhaus Trust The Institute of Carpenters (IOC) is delighted to announce a new Read more…

Richard Galbraith – New IOC President

On 22 April 2026, Richard Galbraith became the latest Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Carpenters to hold the position Read more…

Government Funding Update: Financial Incentives for Carpentry & Joinery Employers

The UK Government has updated the financial incentives available to employers who provide training and work opportunities for young people. Read more…

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.

Read more...

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

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

Read more...

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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