Our network is growing: welcome to our new Fellows

Here at City & Guilds Foundation we use the power of celebration to recognise and reward excellence, and our most recent award programme which does just that are the Membership Awards. Launched in 2024, the Membership Awards shine a spotlight on the trainers and...

City & Guilds commit £500,000 in funding to target local challenges in areas of deprivation and economic inactivity in the UK  New Transitions Commission announced to support more young people into Further Education  1 million young people are not in...

Today marks the 30th anniversary of our much-loved colleague Michael. You're just as likely to see him with a glass of champagne at the City’s most elegant halls as you are helping out at a community kitchen in Stockport. We are indebted to ‘MO’ for his time,...

Ahead of Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17-23 March), we are pleased to launch the third edition of the annual Neurodiversity Index, commissioned by the City & Guilds Foundation team, in partnership with Do-IT Solutions.

To celebrate International Women’s Day I am delighted to share with you this conversation I had with three powerhouse female leaders who I get the pleasure of working with in my day job! I am joined in this podcast with Kirstie Donnelly MBE, our City & Guilds...

Ever wondered what it really takes to climb the career ladder as a woman? Or how to navigate the challenges of imposter syndrome? Join host Polly Rowe for a special International Women’s Day episode of Foundation and Friends, as she sits down with three remarkable female leaders from the Princess Royal Training Awards.

On Monday 3 March, City & Guilds was pleased to be at the annual Livery Company Prize ceremony which took place at Mansion House in London. The event celebrated excellence in skills development and recognised individuals who are on the path of honing their skills,...

Welcome to the second episode of the brand-new season of Foundation and Friends! This time, we dive into the world of learning and development with a special guest, Peter Coats, Group Protection Academy Manager at Legal & General. Hosted by Fenella Tallon,...

We are delighted to have recently awarded Fellowship of the City & Guilds of London Institute to five new Fellows who are making exceptional contributions to industry, education and craft. Becoming a Fellow is a prestigious honour; the highest that can be...

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...