Our bursaries change lives by breaking barriers to learning and employment. In this video, Julie Traynor, Darren Rooney, Sam Swanton and Robin Jones talk about how the City & Guilds bursary helped them overcome barriers to getting a qualification and allowed them to progress onto the next steps in their careers. For more information about City & Guilds bursaries and how to apply, see our bursaries page.
Bursary recipients Julie Traynor, Darren Rooney, Sam Swanton and Robin Jones talk about how getting a bursary helped them overcome barriers to getting a qualification
by Stuart Tucker | Mar 19, 2021 | Bursaries, Case studies
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- The return on belonging: Investing in refugee talent and skills, unlocking potential
- £130,000 boost to help refugees build skills and rebuild careers
- Princess Royal Training Award-Winning Impact: How P Flannery’s Skills Bootcamps are tackling the construction skills gap and building an inclusive skills pipeline
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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...
£130,000 boost to help refugees build skills and rebuild careers
by Laura Mountain | June 18, 2026 | Awareness Raising, Campaigning, Charity partners, Funding, News, News & events, Our networks, Refugee support | 0 Comments
As Refugee Week shines a spotlight on the contributions, resilience and potential of people seeking sanctuary, the City & Guilds Foundation has announced funding for two new initiatives designed to help refugees and people from migrant backgrounds build skills,...
Princess Royal Training Award-Winning Impact: How P Flannery’s Skills Bootcamps are tackling the construction skills gap and building an inclusive skills pipeline
by Lan Che | June 11, 2026 | Awards alumni, News, Princess Royal Training Awards | 0 Comments
When P Flannery Plant Hire received a Princess Royal Training Award in 2025, it recognised a bold, employer-led approach to tackling one of the construction industry’s most persistent challenges: a critical shortage of skilled plant operators. Through the development...
Supporting the carers who put others first: A £25,000 bursary fund to help young carers build their futures
by Lauren Roberts | June 10, 2026 | Grant-making, News | 0 Comments
Carers Trust is a leading UK charity working to transform the lives of unpaid carers, partnering with a network of local carer organisations to deliver vital support, services and recognition for those who look after family members or friends. For many young carers,...
Behind every NEET statistic is a young person – what the Milburn review means for skills
by Polly Rowe | June 2, 2026 | Awards alumni, Awareness Raising, Charity partners, Fellowship Network, News, Youth engagement | 0 Comments
The publication of Alan Milburn’s interim review on young people and work should be a wake-up call for all of us. With more than 1 million young people now classified as NEET, this is not simply a youth employment challenge. It is a challenge for our economy and our...
Foundation Newsletter: May 2026
by Mike Ormand | May 21, 2026 | News, News & events, Newsletter | 0 Comments
This month brings exciting news: a new leader, a memorable visit to the National Theatre with HRH The Princess Royal, and a look at what's coming next for our strategy and partnerships.
Rising dough, rising futures: £50,000 awarded to The Clink Bakery at HMP Brixton
by Polly Rowe | May 19, 2026 | Funding, News, News & events, Prisoners and ex-offenders | 0 Comments
The City & Guilds Foundation has awarded £50,000 to The Clink Charity to safeguard and strengthen The Clink Bakery at HMP Brixton; a life-changing vocational training programme that is equipping people in prison with the skills, qualifications and support they...
Building Skills, Rebuilding Futures: The Transformation of Spinney House
by Michael Osbaldeston | May 18, 2026 | Funding, News, News & events, Prisoners and ex-offenders | 0 Comments
A major refurbishment project which was awarded £25,000 funding from us at the City & Guilds Foundation is nearing completion. The project has saw the transformation of an empty three-bedroom house into a safe, welcoming space where women on Release on Temporary...
Announcing our new Chief Executive, Ben Blackledge
by Polly Rowe | May 12, 2026 | News, News & events, Statements | 0 Comments
A leading voice in UK and international skills development will join us at a pivotal moment for opportunity and growth. Today we’ve announced the appointment of Ben Blackledge as our new Chief Executive, bringing extensive experience in skills leadership and a strong...
City & Guilds Foundation awards £25,000 to Citizen Hub to unlock accessible volunteering and skills development
by Laura Mountain | May 6, 2026 | Charity partners, Funding, News, News & events, Our networks | 0 Comments
Citizen Hub has been awarded £25,000 from the City & Guilds Foundation to expand its work in making volunteering more accessible and strengthening community-led support in St Neots and Wimbledon. The funding will be split equally between Citizen Hub St Neots and...
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