Rowena Edwards was awarded a bursary by the City & Guilds Group to study Fine Woodwork. In this video Rowena explains more about the situation that led her to apply for the funding and how the bursary and qualification changed her life. For more information about City & Guilds bursaries and how to apply, see our bursaries page.
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£247,000 awarded to support young Londoners’ futures
by Natasha Kalinga | November 18, 2025 | Funding, News, News & events, Transitions Commission | 0 Comments
We’re pleased to announce the first round of funding from our newly established Transitions Commission, which has seen us award £247,000 in grants to three London-based charities which are dedicated to helping young people move successfully into education and...
Transforming access to STEM with EngineeringUK
by Lauren Roberts | November 14, 2025 | Campaigning, Charity partners, Funding, News, News & events, Our networks, Youth engagement | 0 Comments
We’re proud to announce a groundbreaking five-year partnership with EngineeringUK aimed at improving access to high-quality STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths) experiences for secondary school students across the UK. This initiative represents a...
The City & Guilds Foundation announces 19 exceptional recipients of the 2025 Membership Awards
by Lan Che | November 11, 2025 | Awards, Membership Awards, News, News & events | 0 Comments
The City & Guilds Foundation is delighted to announce the 19 outstanding tutors and trainers recognised as recipients of the 2025 Membership Awards – a prestigious programme celebrating those who go above and beyond to transform lives through skills and training....
A New Chapter for the City & Guilds Foundation
by Polly Rowe | October 30, 2025 | News, Statements | 0 Comments
The City & Guilds of London Institute has entered a landmark agreement with global leader in education and assessment PeopleCert, marking a pivotal moment in which our revenue-generating activities will be enabled to access greater investment, and have greater...
City & Guilds of London Institute secures landmark deal to strengthen its scope for increased social impact
by Laura Mountain | October 16, 2025 | Statements | 0 Comments
City & Guilds of London Institute (CGLI) today announces its ambition to become an innovative social investor and change maker through the proposed sale of its commercial awarding organisation and skills training activities to PeopleCert, a global leader in...
Fellowship in the City: inspiration, celebration and connection
by Polly Rowe | September 10, 2025 | Awards alumni, Events, Fellowship Awards, Fellowship Network | 0 Comments
The day began with a warm welcome from our City & Guilds Vice-Chair and City & Guilds Foundation Chair, Dick Palmer FCGI, followed by remarks from Sir Andrew Parmley, representing the Lord Mayor. Their reflections on the historic ties between...
HRH The Princess Royal celebrates best-in-class workplace training in 10th anniversary year for Awards
by Lan Che | August 15, 2025 | News, Princess Royal Training Awards | 0 Comments
City & Guilds has announced that 57 training programmes have been recognised in the 2025 Princess Royal Training Awards.
Now celebrating a decade of training excellence, The Princess Royal Training Awards honour organisations that demonstrate outstanding commitment to learning and development, and highlight the tangible impact of exceptional training on both businesses and individuals.
Empowering Young Carers: Building Skills, Confidence, and Future Pathways
by Lauren Roberts | July 31, 2025 | Awareness Raising, Campaigning, Charity partners, Lived Experience, News, News & events, Social Impact | 0 Comments
At the City & Guilds Foundation, our mission is all about removing barriers to get a job, helping people get on the job and advocating for jobs of the future. We work closely with our charity partners to help support individuals that face barriers into a job....
Foundation and Friends Podcast: Making Sustainability a Core Part of Your Organisation’s Success
by Natasha Kalinga | July 31, 2025 | Awards alumni, Green skills, Podcasts | 0 Comments
What does true sustainability look like when it’s woven into every aspect of work — not just bolted on as a embedded initiative? In this revealing episode, host Natasha Kalinga sits down with renowned keynote speaker Raquel Noboa, founder of the multi...
Co-op’s Levy Share to support UK’s first Prisoner Apprenticeship programme to address rail skill shortages and reduce reoffending
by Laura Mountain | July 29, 2025 | Awards alumni, News, News & events, Prisoners and ex-offenders, Social Impact | 0 Comments
In a first, Co-op and City & Guilds partner to address reoffending and rail skills shortages with guaranteed employment pathways. Co-op to offer a dedicated levy share service to support apprenticeships for serving prisoners who’ll go on to work in the rail...
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