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The latest stories in this category from the City & Guilds Foundation and our networks.

Insights from Action: Skills in Place, or Skills in Time?

Insights from Action: Skills in Place, or Skills in Time?

26 Oct 2026 | , , , , , ,

Finding new ways for people and industry to get the skills they need to thrive is front and centre of many conversations about the future right now. Unemployment and underemployment are issues seeping through every part of society – 1 million 16–24-year-olds, 1 million 50 – 65-year-olds – with people from all walks of life and demographics affected. But there is no denying that people in certain parts of the UK, and those with additional barriers, are more likely to be at the sharp end of...

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More than history: How Voyage is opening doors for the next generation

More than history: How Voyage is opening doors for the next generation

20 Oct 2026 | , , , , , ,

This Black History Month, we explore how City & Guilds Foundation funding is helping Voyage create opportunities for young people to discover their heritage, develop their confidence and explore new career pathways. For many young people, understanding their heritage is about more than discovering the past. It can be a way to build confidence, find their voice and begin to imagine new possibilities for the future. At Voyage, a Hackney-based organisation supporting young people, heritage...

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Skills on the doorstep: Local Community Skills Fund backs 25 organisations across all four UK nations

Skills on the doorstep: Local Community Skills Fund backs 25 organisations across all four UK nations

22 Sep 2026 | , ,

The City & Guilds Foundation has awarded almost £190,000 to 25 community organisations through the second round of its Local Community Skills Fund, supporting people across the UK to develop skills and take steps towards employment. The second funding round ran from 30 March to 24 April 2026, with grants awarded to organisations delivering practical, community-based skills programmes. The fund’s typical grant range is between £6,000-£10,000 per organisation. The 25 successful organisations...

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£75,000 awarded to Youth Employment UK to help young people see the way into work and build Skills for the Future

£75,000 awarded to Youth Employment UK to help young people see the way into work and build Skills for the Future

11 Sep 2026 | , ,

The City & Guilds Foundation has awarded £75,000 to Youth Employment UK to launch Skills for the Future, a new strategic partnership designed to help young people better understand the opportunities, skills and routes into growing sectors of the economy. The funding will support the pilot development of three digital sector pathway experiences, giving young people accessible and practical guidance as they navigate the transition from education into employment. The new resources will bring...

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The return on belonging: Investing in refugee talent and skills, unlocking potential

The return on belonging: Investing in refugee talent and skills, unlocking potential

22 Jun 2026 | , , , , , ,

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 supporting refugees and asylum seekers into skills, employment and training and the impact our funding has had through our charity partners. Over the five years to 2025, the Foundation invested over £316,000 through its Displaced...

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£130,000 boost to help refugees build skills and rebuild careers

£130,000 boost to help refugees build skills and rebuild careers

18 Jun 2026 | , , , , , , ,

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, confidence and sustainable futures in the UK. A combined investment of £130,000 will support projects delivered by award-winning education charity Tutors United and refugee employment charity Breaking Barriers, helping individuals...

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Supporting the carers who put others first: A £25,000 bursary fund to help young carers build their futures

Supporting the carers who put others first: A £25,000 bursary fund to help young carers build their futures

10 Jun 2026 | ,

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, those responsibilities can make it harder to access the training and qualifications that open up work opportunities and further study. That is precisely the kind of barrier the City & Guilds Foundation aims to break down: our...

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Rising dough, rising futures: £50,000 awarded to The Clink Bakery at HMP Brixton

Rising dough, rising futures: £50,000 awarded to The Clink Bakery at HMP Brixton

19 May 2026 | , , ,

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 need to build stable lives after release. About The Clink Bakery The Clink Bakery opened in October 2022 at HMP Brixton, next door to The Clink's award-winning restaurant. Operating as a real production kitchen, it provides learners...

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Building Skills, Rebuilding Futures: The Transformation of Spinney House

Building Skills, Rebuilding Futures: The Transformation of Spinney House

18 May 2026 | , , ,

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 Licence (ROTL) can spend quality time with their children. The initiative, delivered by Volunteer It Yourself in partnership with Wates Group, is around 85% complete and already demonstrating the value of combining rehabilitation...

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City & Guilds Foundation awards £25,000 to Citizen Hub to unlock accessible volunteering and skills development

City & Guilds Foundation awards £25,000 to Citizen Hub to unlock accessible volunteering and skills development

6 May 2026 | , , , ,

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 Citizen Hub Wimbledon, supporting a 12-month programme designed to remove barriers to volunteering and create meaningful pathways into employment and community leadership. The funding will cover essential costs such as travel,...

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