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Virtual coffee: 5 ways to take care of yourself while working from home

by Julia Bena | 6 Apr 2020 | Awards alumni, Awareness Raising, Campaigning, News, Our networks

Though working from home is common, it’s a whole different kettle of fish when you’re forced to work remotely. And for some, that kettle of fish is literal. ‘My partner cooked fish for lunch today – very inappropriate as my office area is the kitchen/dining table.’ That confession came from the LinkedIn group for Princess Royal Training Awards Alumni. Alumni members, representing some of the UK’s most prominent companies, shared their tips this week on how to make the most of this unusual...

The City & Guilds Foundation supporting communities throughout Covid-19

by Laura Mountain | 31 Mar 2020 | Awards alumni, Awareness Raising, Campaigning, Charity partners, City & Guilds initiatives, Funding, News, Our networks, Prisoners and ex-offenders, Resources, Statements

No one is untouched by Covid-19, and we are humbled by seeing so many of our communities and partners responding with such energy and grace to what is a difficult time for people and societies all over the world. We know that people need support now, to help them get the food, medicine and essential supplies to survive. We also know that many people are concerned about their work and employment prospects as the economic impact unfolds and people face losing their jobs and livelihoods. The City...

City & Guilds Foundation launches groundbreaking new skills fund for prisons

by Laura Mountain | 17 Dec 2019 | Funding, Future Skills Commission for Prisons, News, Prisoners and ex-offenders

The City & Guilds Foundation is inviting bids to a new £1m fund to help provide skills training and employment for prisoners and ex-offenders. The Big Idea Fund is now inviting expressions of interest from charities, prison governors and other potential providers, with awards to be made from April 2020. It is seeking bids that aim to meaningfully reduce reoffending through personalised training and sustained employment support in innovative new ways that can be rapidly scaled up if...

Bursary recipient: Muchi Lukhezo

by Stuart Tucker | 14 Feb 2019 | Bursaries, Case studies

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.

Bursary recipient: Rowena Edwards

by Stuart Tucker | 9 Jul 2018 | Bursaries, Case studies

Rowena Edwards was awarded a bursary by the City & Guilds Group to study Fine Woodwork. In this video Rowena explains more about the situation that led her to apply for the funding and how the bursary and qualification changed her life.

Bursary recipient: James Cornaro

by Stuart Tucker | 5 Apr 2017 | Bursaries, Case studies

James Cornaro was awarded a bursary by City & Guilds to study electrical engineering and receive a qualification. In this video James explains more about the situation that led him to apply and how the bursary and ensuing qualification changed his life.