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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Awareness Isn’t Enough: What the 2026 Neurodiversity Index really tells us
by Polly Rowe | March 11, 2026 | Neurodiversity, News, Resources | 0 Comments
Today we’ve launched our Neurodiversity Index in partnership with Do-IT Solutions, and the headline from this year’s report - Despite organisations feeling more confident than ever about supporting neurodivergent staff, the lived experience of neurodivergent employees...
Creating Pathways, Unlocking Potential: City & Guilds Foundation partnership with Be the Business
by Polly Rowe | February 24, 2026 | Awareness Raising, Campaigning, Charity partners, News, News & events, Our networks, Youth engagement | 0 Comments
Today marked an important milestone in our partnership with Be the Business, as they hosted the first kick‑off workshop of their new programme, funded by the City & Guilds Foundation, designed to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) create inclusive,...
Celebrating community radio champions who are investing in skills, inclusion and opportunity
by Lan Che | February 12, 2026 | Awards alumni, News, Princess Royal Training Awards | 0 Comments
Across the UK, community radio stations play an extraordinary role — not just in broadcasting, but in transforming lives. On World Radio Day we wanted to spotlight four of the outstanding radio stations that have been recognised through our Princess Royal Training...
Dame Ann Limb to step down as Chair of The City and Guilds of London Institute (CGLI)
by The City and Guilds of London Institute | January 14, 2026 | Statements | 0 Comments
Dame Ann Limb, Chair, The City and Guilds of London Institute since 2021, will step down at the end January 2026. In her resignation letter, Dame Ann said: "I confirm that, as agreed at the Board meeting on 1 December 2025, and notice of this having been made public...
A statement from Trustees: Clarifying the sale of City & Guilds awarding, commercial and training activities
by The City and Guilds of London Institute | January 2, 2026 | Statements | 0 Comments
In recent days, a number of inaccurate claims have been made about the sale of City & Guilds. In response, the Trustees of City and Guilds London Institute have issued the following statement and Q&A to address these issues. On 16 October 2025, City and...
12 days of Christmas: Celebrating Five Years of Impact
by Mike Ormand | December 23, 2025 | News, News & events | 0 Comments
We’re excited to share highlights from our festive season campaign, celebrating the incredible work and impact of the City & Guilds Foundation. Day 1: The People Behind the Foundation We kicked things off by shining a spotlight on the amazing team that makes...
City & Guilds Foundation and Offploy partner to Upskill the Voluntary Sector
by Lauren Roberts | December 17, 2025 | Charity partners, News, Prisoners and ex-offenders, Resources | 0 Comments
Offploy is delighted to announce a new partnership with the City & Guilds Foundation to provide over 200 professionals in the voluntary sector with scholarships to industry-leading training on supporting people with criminal convictions. Offploy are Princess Royal Training Award recipients and this collaboration builds on the relationship.
Championing change: our role as co-conveners of the ACF Criminal Justice Network
by Polly Rowe | December 10, 2025 | Charity partners, News, News & events, Our networks | 0 Comments
At City & Guilds Foundation, we believe in removing barriers and creating opportunities for those who need them most. That’s why we’re proud to be co-conveners of the Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) Criminal Justice Network, alongside Co-op Foundation....
Celebrating 25 years of our bursary programme: Transforming lives, families and communities
by Lauren Roberts | December 8, 2025 | Bursaries, Funding, News, News & events | 0 Comments
2025 marks a major milestone: 25 years of the our bursary scheme. In 2000, City and Guilds of London Institute celebrated its Charter Centenary by awarding 100 bursaries and since then the programme has helped thousands of people overcome financial and personal...
Modern Work Experience: Creating Fair and Future-Ready Opportunities for Every Young Person
by Lauren Roberts | December 5, 2025 | Campaigning, News, News & events, Youth engagement | 0 Comments
Work experience isn’t what it used to be and that’s a good thing. The UK is on the cusp of a real shift in how young people engage with the world of work, moving from a box-ticking placement to a modern, structured, and equitable programme. But ambition alone won’t...
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