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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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...
A decade of excellence: Royal recognition for UK and Irish organisations honoured at the Princess Royal Training Awards
by Lan Che | December 4, 2025 | Awards, News, News & events, Princess Royal Training Awards | 0 Comments
On Tuesday 2 December, in an awards ceremony at Fishmongers Hall, the City & Guilds Foundation had the honour of recognising 56 outstanding employers who offer leading edge training programmes to their staff. City & Guilds Foundation President, Her Royal...
City & Guilds Foundation supports women to gain DIY skills through new housing partnership
by Laura Mountain | November 24, 2025 | Funding, News, News & events | 0 Comments
City & Guilds Foundation has awarded funding to support a pilot project led by employment support social enterprise Frameworks, in partnership with Build Salford and Salix Homes, a key provider of social housing in Salford. The Women in Maintenance project has so...
Celebrating Excellence: Fellowship Luncheon at Imperial College London
by Stuart Tucker | November 20, 2025 | Events, Fellowship Awards, Fellowship Network | 0 Comments
Earlier this week we hosted a Fellowship Luncheon with Imperial College London, held once again at the elegant 170 Queen’s Gate. This prestigious event brought together Fellows of the City and Guilds of London Institute (CGLI) to celebrate excellence and achievement...
£247,000 awarded to support young Londoners’ futures
by Polly Rowe | 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...
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