Princess Royal Training Awards | City & Guilds Foundation

Reflecting on our achievements in 2022

by Justine Procter | 14 Dec 2022 | Bursaries, Charity partners, City & Guilds initiatives, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Funding, Lived Experience, News, Our networks, Princess Royal Training Awards, Prisoners and ex-offenders, Refugee support, Resources, Responsible Business, Social Impact, Youth engagement

As the end of 2022 fast approaches, the team at the City & Guilds Foundation took some time to reflect and share their top highlights and achievements from the last year and moments to be proud of. Laura Mountain “Thinking about what we’ve collectively achieved over the past year, it is really incredible and just goes to show what you can do with brilliant, passionate people who constantly pull together – and challenge each other – to do the best they can. A particular highlight for me has...

Demonstrating the impact of outstanding training with The Princess Royal Training Awards class of 2022

by Mike Ormand | 9 Dec 2022 | Awards alumni, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Events, News, Princess Royal Training Awards

This year 46 organisations came together at London’s Banqueting House on Tuesday 6th December to be personally congratulated on stage by HRH The Princess Royal, alongside Chief Executive of City & Guilds, Kirstie Donnelly MBE and Chair of City & Guilds, Dame Ann Limb.

Celebrating 46 UK organisations who have outstanding workplace training programmes with HRH The Princess Royal

by Lan Che | 8 Dec 2022 | News, Princess Royal Training Awards

On Tuesday 6th December, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, welcomed 46 organisations to Banqueting House in London to celebrate successfully achieving a Princess Royal Training Award for their commitment to training and development.

Cox London: Valuing individuality and diversity

by Jennifer Warner | 27 Oct 2022 | Awards alumni, Case studies, Princess Royal Training Awards

Research by UNESCO in 2022 into the creative industries demonstrated a decline in the value of the cultural and leisure sectors and a substantial loss of jobs since the Covid-19 pandemic.

OnSide: A sustainable approach to securing the next generation of leaders

by Jennifer Warner | 27 Oct 2022 | Awards alumni, Case studies, Princess Royal Training Awards

The youth work sector has faced significant challenges in recent years, with a billion-pound reduction in investment and a depleting pool of talent in senior leadership.

Travis Perkins: Trailblazing in the construction sector

by Jennifer Warner | 27 Oct 2022 | Awards alumni, Case studies, Princess Royal Training Awards

Travis Perkins plc, one of the UK’s leading builders merchants, has been proactive in tackling the challenges facing the construction industry.

MPCT: A small programme with a big impact

by Lan Che | 25 Oct 2022 | Awards alumni, Case studies, Princess Royal Training Awards

In a post-pandemic world, where mental health issues have risen considerably on a global scale, investing in the mental health and well-being of employees has become increasingly significant for businesses and organisations.

Xtrac: An innovative approach to apprenticeships

by Lan Che | 25 Oct 2022 | Awards alumni, Case studies, Princess Royal Training Awards

Xtrac, a world-leading manufacturer of transmission solutions for motorsports and the high-performance automotive industry, was facing a developing skills gap resulting from an ageing workforce in the automotive sector.

Outstanding workplace training programmes recognised in HRH The Princess Royal’s training awards

by Lan Che | 15 Aug 2022 | Awards, News, Princess Royal Training Awards

HRH The Princess Royal, President of City & Guilds, awards employers with outstanding training and skills development programmes which have been proven to have significant positive impact on their business or their staff. More apprenticeship programmes have been recognised in 2022, recognising their ability to address skills shortages and increase workplace diversity. The first programme dedicated to improving knowledge on climate change and net zero has been awarded in 2022.

HRH The Princess Royal visits Xtrac Academy

by Lan Che | 13 Jun 2022 | Awards, Awards alumni, News, Princess Royal Training Awards

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal’s visit to meet recipients of her eponymous Princess Royal Training Award, assessed by City & Guilds she serves as president, was accommodated by the motorsport & automotive transmission technology specialist Xtrac at its global headquarters in Thatcham, in the Royal County of Berkshire, on Wednesday 11 May 2022. The visit followed the presentation of the 2021 award to 46 businesses at a special ceremony on Thursday 28 April, at the...