Bathroom Association conference raises over £5,600 for construction industry charity

The Bathroom Association’s 2026 Connect Conference has raised £5,685.96 for CRASH, the construction industry charity supporting homelessness charities and hospices with vital building projects. The money was raised during the gala dinner at the Grand Hotel, Birmingham, following the Association’s annual conference on 8th October.

Vipesh Mistry, pictured, head of projects at CRASH, gave a presentation explaining how the charity draws on the expertise, products and generosity of the construction industry to create safe and caring places for people experiencing homelessness and those receiving hospice care. Bathroom sector businesses and guests supported the construction industry charity through prize donations, a raffle and an auction.

Daphne Doody-Green, chief executive at the Bathroom Association, said: “Vipesh’s presentation proved to be a powerful moment of the gala dinner. He explained CRASH’s work and helped everyone in the room understand where their money would go and the difference their support could make. The response was immediate. Our guests bought raffle tickets, bid generously in the auction and helped us reach a final total of £5,685.96. That result also depended on the businesses and individuals who donated such an impressive selection of prizes. Every donation, ticket and bid contributed, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who played a part.”

CRASH has been the UK construction industry’s charity since 1996. It helps charities navigate the complex and costly process of construction by bringing together professional expertise, building products and donations from across the industry.

The Bathroom Association’s Connect Conference brought together professionals from across the bathroom supply chain for a day of insight, discussion and networking. The gala dinner also hosted the 2026 Thirty-under-Thirty Awards, sponsored by Ideal Bathrooms, recognising talented young people making an impact across the sector.