The Construction Workers Health Trust operates alongside the Construction Workers Benevolent Fund. Workers who subscribe to the Construction Workers Health Trust through the Construction Workers Pension Scheme jointly subscribe to the Construction Workers Benevolent Fund. A weekly contribution of €1.50 is paid, of which €1 goes to the Construction Workers Health Trust and €0.50 to the Construction Workers Benevolent Fund.
While the Construction Workers Health Trust is dedicated solely to the promotion of better health among construction, the Construction Workers Benevolent Fund focuses on providing some financial assistance to workers in difficult situations arising from bereavement, serious illness, acute hardship and unforeseen family events that have led to financial stress. It provides a valuable second tier of assistance to the work of the Construction Workers Health Trust where serious health problems are often encountered.