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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Celebrating the achievements of young people with Positive Youth Foundation
by Faiza Khan MBE | January 21, 2025 | Charity partners, Funding, News, News & events, Our networks, Refugee support | 0 Comments
It was an absolute honour last week to address the graduating cohort from Positive Youth Foundation - a day brimming with celebration, inspiration, and pride. For those not familiar, Positive Youth Foundation (PYF) supports newly arrived young people to the UK, aged...
New Local Community Skills Fund to empower UK communities through skills and training
by Laura Mountain | January 16, 2025 | Funding, Local Community Skills Fund, News, News & events, Responsible Business | 0 Comments
Grants of up to £10,000 available for UK Charities, Social Enterprises and Training Providers. City & Guilds Foundation has launched a pilot scheme to help fund initiatives designed to boost employment, skills and development in communities across the UK. As part...
Foundation & Friends Podcast: Exploring Innovative Training Solutions with HX Expeditions
by Natasha Kalinga | January 13, 2025 | Awards alumni, Podcasts, Princess Royal Training Awards | 0 Comments
In this episode, we dive into the world of HX Expeditions and their award-winning training programme for expedition guides working in polar bear territories. Jim Mayer, Expedition Team Training Manager, shares insights into how their training has evolved to ensure...
Funding for makers: Applications for QEST (Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust) Grants open until 10 Feb
by Stuart Tucker | January 9, 2025 | Bursaries, Charity partners, News, Our networks | 0 Comments
Sustaining vital skills in traditional and contemporary crafts QEST offers three grants to support makers and conservators at various career stages. Grants are available for education and training, with Scholarships of up to £18,000, Emerging Maker grants of up to...
Changing Lives, Changing Industries: HMP Highpoint’s groundbreaking rail training
by Laura Mountain | December 5, 2024 | News, News & events, Prisoners and ex-offenders | 0 Comments
Around two weeks ago, we had the privilege of attending HMP Highpoint to see the opening of the first ever rail centre of excellence in prison, which back in 2022 we provided funding for installation of a rail track so that industry-standard training could be...
Royal recognition for employers who invest in training and development in the UK and Ireland
by Lan Che | November 22, 2024 | Events, News, Princess Royal Training Awards | 0 Comments
On Thursday 21 November, 52 recipients from the UK and Ireland were recognised by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal through the Princess Royal Training Awards held at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London. Over the past nine years, The Princess Royal Training Awards, delivered by the City & Guilds Foundation, have recognised and celebrated organisations that deliver exceptional and impactful learning and development programmes.
Membership Awards Class of 2024: Championing Impact, Recognising Talent
by Stuart Tucker | November 11, 2024 | Membership Awards, News | 0 Comments
City & Guilds is proud to announce the first recipients of the Membership Awards, a programme designed to celebrate and recognise exceptional tutors and trainers who are making a significant impact on individuals and organisations. City & Guilds is committed...
Launching City & Guilds Impact Report 2024!
by Kirstie Donnelly MBE | October 24, 2024 | News, News & events, Reports, Social Impact | 0 Comments
For over 145 years, City & Guilds has been committed to making a meaningful impact on society by delivering high-quality skills training that meets the demands of the times. At the heart of this mission is helping individuals gain the competencies they need to...
Foundation Autumn Newsletter 2024: Advocating for those who need it most
by Mike Ormand | October 22, 2024 | News & events, Newsletter | 0 Comments
Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter which is packed with information, bringing to life the difference we’re making to help people access skills, celebrate skills and advocate for those who need it most.
Inspiration and innovation at HMP Pentonville with XO Bikes
by Polly Rowe | October 9, 2024 | Charity partners, Critical transition points, Funding, Future Skills Commission for Prisons, News, News & events, Our networks, Prisoners and ex-offenders, Social Impact | 0 Comments
Since we created the City & Guilds Foundation in 2019, one of our key funding activities has been identifying and activating practical ways to support those who have been in Prison (or at risk of entering Prison) to build skills and secure, and sustain,...
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