Coleg Gwent
Coleg Gwent is one of Wales’ largest and top performing further and higher education colleges offering full and part time courses and apprenticeships. Together with the Foundation, the College is providing bursary funding to 45 women who are completing an introduction to construction course.
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Foundation Newsletter: June 2026
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...
The return on belonging: Investing in refugee talent and skills, unlocking potential
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...
£130,000 boost to help refugees build skills and rebuild careers
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,...
Princess Royal Training Award-Winning Impact: How P Flannery’s Skills Bootcamps are tackling the construction skills gap and building an inclusive skills pipeline
When P Flannery Plant Hire received a Princess Royal Training Award in 2025, it recognised a bold, employer-led approach to tackling one of the construction industry’s most persistent challenges: a critical shortage of skilled plant operators. Through the...
Supporting the carers who put others first: A £25,000 bursary fund to help young carers build their futures
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...
Behind every NEET statistic is a young person – what the Milburn review means for skills
The publication of Alan Milburn’s interim review on young people and work should be a wake-up call for all of us. With more than 1 million young people now classified as NEET, this is not simply a youth employment challenge. It is a challenge for our economy and...
Foundation Newsletter: May 2026
This month brings exciting news: a new leader, a memorable visit to the National Theatre with HRH The Princess Royal, and a look at what's coming next for our strategy and...
Rising dough, rising futures: £50,000 awarded to The Clink Bakery at HMP Brixton
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...
Building Skills, Rebuilding Futures: The Transformation of Spinney House
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...
Announcing our new Chief Executive, Ben Blackledge
A leading voice in UK and international skills development will join us at a pivotal moment for opportunity and growth. Today we’ve announced the appointment of Ben Blackledge as our new Chief Executive, bringing extensive experience in skills leadership and a...
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