Muchi was awarded a bursary by the City & Guilds Group to study electrical engineering and receive a qualification. In this video he explains more about the situation that led him to apply and how the bursary and ensuing qualification changed his life. For more information about City & Guilds bursaries and how to apply, see our bursaries page.
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Foundation Newsletter: September 2026
by Mike Ormand | October 1, 2026 | News, News & events, Newsletter | 0 Comments
As we move into autumn, we’d like to share an update on some of the work we’ve been supporting to create greater access to skills, opportunity and progression. From investing in new pathways into work for young people, to supporting community organisations across the...
Skills on the doorstep: Local Community Skills Fund backs 25 organisations across all four UK nations
by Mike Ormand | September 22, 2026 | Local Community Skills Fund, News, News & events | 0 Comments
The City & Guilds Foundation has awarded almost £190,000 to 25 community organisations through the second round of its Local Community Skills Fund, supporting people across the UK to develop skills and take steps towards employment. The second funding round ran...
Fellowship in the City 2026: exploring the pathways that get young people into STEM
by Polly Rowe | September 17, 2026 | Events, Fellowship Network | 0 Comments
On Wednesday 16 September, we brought together Fellows, charity partners and key stakeholders at Mansion House for this year's Fellowship in the City, themed around Pathways to Progression, with a particular focus on STEM. Welcoming guests, Jessica Leigh Jones MBE...
£75,000 awarded to Youth Employment UK to help young people see the way into work and build Skills for the Future
by Polly Rowe | September 11, 2026 | Funding, News, News & events | 0 Comments
The City & Guilds Foundation has awarded £75,000 to Youth Employment UK to launch Skills for the Future, a new strategic partnership designed to help young people better understand the opportunities, skills and routes into growing sectors of the economy. The...
Foundation Newsletter: August 2026
by Mike Ormand | August 17, 2026 | News, News & events, Newsletter | 0 Comments
This month’s newsletter is a little different. With summer in full swing, we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate one of the highlights of our year: our annual 2026 Princess Royal Training Awards recipient announcement! Today, we’re delighted to announce 56...
Meet the 2026 Princess Royal Training Award recipients: from stained glass restorers to prison mentors
by Lan Che | August 14, 2026 | Awards, Awards alumni, News, News & events, Our networks, Princess Royal Training Awards | 0 Comments
Every year we are genuinely moved by what we read in the Princess Royal Training Award applications. This year was no exception. Today, we're delighted to share that 56 training programmes have been recognised in the 2026 Princess Royal Training Awards, chosen from...
Foundation Newsletter: July 2026
by Mike Ormand | July 21, 2026 | News, News & events, Newsletter | 0 Comments
Welcome to the July edition of the Foundation newsletter. As I prepare to step down as Interim CEO at the end of this month, it feels like an appropriate moment to reflect on what has been a hugely important period for the City & Guilds Foundation. In January I...
Maintaining a robust process: A new generation of Ambassadors strengthening the Princess Royal Training Awards
by Lan Che | July 14, 2026 | Awards alumni, Charity partners, Fellowship Network, Foundation Collective, News, Princess Royal Training Awards | 0 Comments
This year the Princess Royal Training Awards celebrated their eleventh year, and the programme continued to go from strength to strength, with 132 applications received from organisations committed to delivering exceptional learning and development. Delivered by the...
Foundation Newsletter: June 2026
by Mike Ormand | June 22, 2026 | News, News & events, Newsletter | 0 Comments
Welcome to the June edition of our Foundation newsletter. At the Foundation, we believe skills can transform lives, but we also recognise that many talented people face barriers that prevent them from reaching their full potential. By supporting organisations that...
The return on belonging: Investing in refugee talent and skills, unlocking potential
by Polly Rowe | June 22, 2026 | Charity partners, Funding, News, News & events, Our networks, Refugee support, Social Impact | 0 Comments
Last week Refugee Week shone a light on the experiences, contributions and resilience of people seeking sanctuary in the UK. As we reflect on last week, it feels like an appropriate time to look back on the City & Guilds Foundation’s long-standing commitment to...
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