Constructing better health gets financial boost

Constructing Better Health (CBH), the construction industrys occupational health pilot scheme has received a welcome financial boost.

Constructing Better Health (CBH), the construction industrys occupational health pilot scheme, received a welcome boost this week when the Association of British Insurers (ABI) pledged a contribution of £100,000 for 2005, with the potential for a further £100,000 donation in 2006.

The ABIs support for the pilot comes at a key stage as the CBH Board of Directors embark on a major initiative to raise a further £450,000 to fund the project.

Commenting on the ABIs contribution, CBH Chair, George Brumwell CBE said: "This is fantastic news, this project is probably one of the most important initiatives that the industry has undertaken in recent years".

" The ABIs generous offer of support shows the commitment to improving occupational health across our industry".

" Trevor Walker, also speaking on behalf of the CBH Board, said: "The CBH Board of Directors will be approaching the construction industry appealing to their strong sense of corporate social responsibility.

Contributing to this project will not only have long-term benefits for the industry as a whole, but will enhance the contributors reputations as exemplary contractors, employers or suppliers Nick Starling, Head of General Insurance at ABI, said: "The insurance industry remains committed to encouraging improvements in occupational health".

" This contribution reflects the importance of the pilot scheme".

" We hope that other contributions will soon be forthcoming so that the project can quickly progress." Funds for the pilot are held and administered by B and CE Charitable Trust (a registered charity), and organisations donating to the project may be eligible for tax relief of up to 30% on their contribution when made through the Trust.

Any organisation that wishes to contribute can make their donation direct to B and CE or via CBH.

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