Glidevale Protect is proud to support the latest DIY SOS: The Big Build project, helping enhance vital facilities for The Joshua Tree children’s charity.
Glidevale Protect lends its support to DIY SOS: The Big Build project
Glidevale Protect is proud to have supported leading timber frame manufacturer Kirkwood Timber Frame on the DIY SOS: The Big Build project for The Joshua Tree, aired on BBC One as part of Children in Need.
Working together, we donated a selection of our high‑performance wall and roofing membrane solutions to help create a much‑needed extension for the charity’s support centre in Cheshire.
About the Project
The September build focused on expanding The Joshua Tree Support Centre, which currently helps around 300 families affected by childhood cancer. With more families travelling to Alder Hey and Manchester Children’s Hospitals, demand for the charity’s services continues to grow.
Kirkwood Timber Frame manufactured and installed the full timber kit for the project, supported by supply chain partners including Glidevale Protect.
We donated three key membrane products to help deliver a warm, energy‑efficient and resilient structure:
- Protect TF200 Thermo — reflective insulating breather membrane for external walls
- Protect VP400 Plus LR — vapour‑permeable underlay for pitched roofing
- Protect BarriAir — internal air barrier with vapour control properties
About The Joshua Tree
Founded 20 years ago by Dai and Lynda Hill after their son Joshua was diagnosed with leukaemia at age five, The Joshua Tree provides emotional and practical support for children living with cancer and their families.
The charity’s support centre offers:
- Play spaces and activity areas
- Therapy and wellbeing support
- Sessions for parents and siblings
- Physical training and recovery programmes
In a touching full‑circle moment, Joshua now supports children and teens with PT sessions as they rebuild strength after treatment.
Partner Testimonials
John Mellor, Head of Marketing at Glidevale Protect, said:
“When Kirkwood Timber Frame approached us, it was an easy decision to get involved. I’m humbled by the generosity within the construction industry, and projects like this truly bring people together. Supporting such an important regional charity was a privilege.”
Malcolm Thomson, Managing Director at Kirkwood Timber Frame, added:
“This project has been both inspiring and humbling. Seeing so many companies unite towards a common goal created a tremendous sense of community. It’s an honour to support a project that will have a lasting, positive impact on families during incredibly difficult times.”
About DIY SOS: The Big Build
DIY SOS works in partnership with BBC Children in Need to deliver life‑changing community projects across the UK. The Joshua Tree episode, presented by Nick Knowles, aired on 13 November as part of the annual Children in Need programming.