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53 Princess Royal Training Awards across UK and Ireland for achieving positive impact through skills development

53 Princess Royal Training Awards across UK and Ireland for achieving positive impact through skills development

by | 15 Aug 2023 | , ,

Now in its eighth year, The Princess Royal Training Awards continue to honour organisations showing exceptional commitment to learning and development. Among this year’s 53 award-winning recipients, are a mix of small not-for-profit organisations and large multinationals, each showcasing a refreshing display of diverse and innovative approaches to learning and development.

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Welcome to our first Foundation & Friends monthly round-up!

Welcome to our first Foundation & Friends monthly round-up!

by | 27 Jul 2023 |

We know that connecting communities and organisations is not always easy and there is not always a one size fits all solution. Over the past 18 months we have trialled different things, including our virtual platform, and based on various bits of feedback – not least the way in which we find ourselves working post pandemic – we have decided to trial a monthly round up email to our networks – with this being the first one!

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Heritage Crafts training bursary for Black and ethnically diverse makers now open!

Heritage Crafts training bursary for Black and ethnically diverse makers now open!

by | 17 Jul 2023 | , , , ,

This training bursary is targeted at Black and ethnically diverse makers, as this is an under-represented group in heritage crafts. It is sponsored by the City & Guilds Foundation and is one of a suite of awards and bursaries offered by Heritage Crafts to support and celebrate craftspeople. Apply for up to £4,000 to start training in a heritage craft or to further develop your skills. It is still the case that the UK craft sector does not accurately reflect the diversity of the UK as a...

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From Palaces to Prisons: how everyone deserves to be treated with the same respect

From Palaces to Prisons: how everyone deserves to be treated with the same respect

by | 27 Jun 2023 | ,

Having been in the Foundation team a year now, it’s clear that Michael Osbaldeston’s reputation precedes him. He knows everyone there is to know in the education and skills world in London and beyond and is one of the greatest networkers I’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing work a room. The reason why he’s so good at this? Michael is genuinely interested in talking to people and finding out about them; whoever they are and whatever their background. Michael first joined City & Guilds in...

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Lifelong learning with the Ransackers Association

Lifelong learning with the Ransackers Association

by | 20 Jun 2023 | , ,

The Ransackers Association is a UK-based organisation that promotes lifelong learning for adults over 55. It encourages its members to learn new things and pursue their interests and believes that everyone has something to offer and that it is never too late to learn. Some of its members are also members of The City and Guilds of London Institute. Ransackers has released a new video featuring retirees who share their experiences of lifelong learning. The video showcases five individuals,...

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Big Idea Fund: more funding available to unlock the potential of the UK Prison population, and reduce reoffending

Big Idea Fund: more funding available to unlock the potential of the UK Prison population, and reduce reoffending

by | 7 Jun 2023 | , , ,

The City & Guilds Foundation is pleased to announce that we are inviting expressions of interest for the second round of The Big Idea Fund until 22 June 2023. The Big Idea Fund was the first major initiative of the Foundation’s ambitious Future Skills Commission for Prisons. And since its launch in 2020, we have funded nine pioneering programmes, which are supporting individuals in prison to develop the skills they need to find employment upon release, helping to reduce the risk of...

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Seeing first hand the difference that our funding is making

Seeing first hand the difference that our funding is making

by | 31 May 2023 | , , , , , ,

This is a guest post by Dick Palmer, Chair of City & Guilds Foundation and City & Guilds Group Trustee Being Chair of the City & Guilds Foundation is one of the jobs I am most proud of and privileged to undertake. There is so much social need in the world and so many people deserving of our support, so it’s a pleasure to be able to be a tiny part of making a difference – particularly in combating key societal issues through the work that is happening across the Foundation. Whilst...

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