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As we move into autumn, we’d like to share an update on some of the work we’ve been supporting to create greater access to skills, opportunity and progression. From investing in new pathways into work for young people, to supporting community organisations across the...
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...
On Wednesday 16 September, we brought together Fellows, charity partners and key stakeholders at Mansion House for this year's Fellowship in the City, themed around Pathways to Progression, with a particular focus on STEM. Welcoming guests, Jessica Leigh Jones MBE...
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...
This month’s newsletter is a little different. With summer in full swing, we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate one of the highlights of our year: our annual 2026 Princess Royal Training Awards recipient announcement! Today, we’re delighted to announce 56...
Every year we are genuinely moved by what we read in the Princess Royal Training Award applications. This year was no exception. Today, we're delighted to share that 56 training programmes have been recognised in the 2026 Princess Royal Training Awards, chosen from...
Welcome to the July edition of the Foundation newsletter. As I prepare to step down as Interim CEO at the end of this month, it feels like an appropriate moment to reflect on what has been a hugely important period for the City & Guilds Foundation. In January I...
This year the Princess Royal Training Awards celebrated their eleventh year, and the programme continued to go from strength to strength, with 132 applications received from organisations committed to delivering exceptional learning and development. Delivered by the...
Welcome to the June edition of our Foundation newsletter. At the Foundation, we believe skills can transform lives, but we also recognise that many talented people face barriers that prevent them from reaching their full potential. By supporting organisations that...
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...