DIY SOS is appealing for tradespeople including electricians, plumbers, carpenters, plasterers and decorators to offer support as it hosts a Trades Day in Leeds on Tuesday 16th August 2022.
Those interested in volunteering as a professional trade or donating product can email diysosleeds@bbc.co.uk before Trades Day to arrange an appointment.
In September, DIY SOS will be partnering with Radio 2 to deliver this year’s BBC Children in Need Big Build, for a brand-new home for Leeds based Getaway Girls.
The build will commence from Tuesday 13th – Thursday 22nd September 2022.
DIY SOS Children in Need 2022 will see Nick Knowles, and his trusty team of Chris, Jules, Billy & designer Gabrielle Blackman joined by BBC Radio 2 presenters.
The new building will be sited in Seacroft and will provide a much-needed safe space for vulnerable girls and young women living in Leeds. The new building will include offices, a creche, activity spaces, a music and media studio, counselling rooms and a garden, a statement said.
Getaway Girls is a 35-year-old charity which supports a diverse range of women and girls from across the city, with a focus on raising aspirations, providing support and creating opportunities to help them reach their potential and build a better future.
Nick Knowles said: “We have another huge build ahead of us in Leeds, which will make a real difference to the lives of girls and young women who are supported by Getaway Girls. If you have a trade, a skill, can spare some time to graft or can help us with materials then get in touch. It’ll be a blast.”