Removing barriers to getting a job, celebrating best practice on the job, and advocating for jobs of the future.
With a focus on high-impact social investment, recognition and advocacy programmes, the City & Guilds Foundation aims to innovate, celebrate and evaluate opportunities that make a real difference in people’s lives, supporting everyone to succeed, no matter who they are or where they come from. The Foundation is a catalyst for providing opportunities in skills and work, delivering against our purpose and amplifying what we do across the wider City & Guilds organisation.
individuals directly supported since 2017
partner organisations in our networks
organisations championing best practice
What we offer
Supporting people who face barriers to developing skills and sustaining employment is at the heart of our work. We seek to tackle these challenges and maximise our impact through the provision of Funding, Awards, Resources and Campaigning.
We provide Funding for training to help those with limited financial means to return to work or develop and progress in their career.
We celebrate and share achievements and best practice through our Awards.
We enhance awareness through our Campaigning, championing inclusion & diversity, neurodiversity, youth engagement and the challenges of digital poverty.
We deliver a range of Resources, including platforms, tools and content, to educate, support and inspire.
Businesses and organisations
With a commitment to sharing knowledge and driving forward skills for growth, City & Guilds Foundation works with thousands of organisations, generating industry relationships, bringing together networks, matching funding, celebrating best practice and inspiring change.
With a commitment to sharing knowledge and driving forward skills for growth, City & Guilds Foundation works with thousands of organisations, generating industry relationships, bringing together networks, matching funding, celebrating best practice and inspiring change.
Sign up to our newsletter
Sign up to our newsletter and round-up emails to hear more about our funding, awarding and advocacy intiatives.