Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter which is packed with information, bringing to life the difference we’re making to help people access skills, celebrate skills and advocate for those who need it most.  From awarding funding to individuals looking to access heritage craft skills, through to the opening of the bike workshop at HMP Pentonville made possible by funding we awarded to XO Bikes, and more recently, the great event we had at Mansion House in London with some of our Fellows and the Lord Mayor of London – all exploring how we can maximise productivity and break down barriers. All of this serves as a reminder to me of the power of collaboration and of course the power of access to skills for all. I hope you enjoy reading!   

Faiza Khan MBE | City & Guilds Executive Director for Corporate Affairs and Foundation

Fellowships Event: Paving the way to progress in Engineering

At Mansion House in London, we brought together some of our Fellows with the Lord Mayor, Michael Mainelli, and Imperial College to share expert perspectives with those looking to progress in the engineering sector.

Funding exceptional craftspeople through Heritage Crafts bursary

We are delighted to announce funding for four exceptional craftspeople through the Heritage Crafts bursary scheme. Through this scheme we provide up to £4,000 per person to support heritage crafts trainees that might otherwise struggle to upskill.

Supporting individuals into entry-level green sector roles

We know that the cost of training can be a huge obstacle to accessing the skills needed to get into work. When we heard that Catch22 were focusing on identifying entry-level green jobs and upskilling individuals to work in these roles, we knew this was a good fit for our bursary programme.

Inspiration and innovation at HMP Pentonville

In the summer we had the pleasure of going along to HMP Pentonville for the official opening of the XO Bikes workshop which is one of our most recent funded programmes, through the Big Idea Fund. Our funding will see 54 of the men in Pentonville this year learn practical bike mechanic skills. 

Skills Change Lives

Some of our Celebrity Fellows from the worlds of TV, fashion and journalism explain how skills training helped them on their path to success, in a series of exclusive interviews.

You can add your story by posting with #MySkillsStory.

Making Skills Work

City & Guilds launched its latest report highlighting lessons learned from previous policy and opportunities to address acute regional skills disparities across the UK. The report produced in partnership with Respublica and LEI calls identifies the crucial link between skills and productivity and achieving the growth ambitions of the new Government.

Championing and supporting Neurodiversity in the workplace

We need your help in filling out, and sharing, our annual Neurodiversity survey which will help inform our Index 2025. Your input is vital and will help us to shape the future workplace.

Neurodiversity Index 2025 Launch Webinar

Watch the 2025 Neurodiversity Index Survey Launch Event, with Professor Amanda Kirby, DO-It Solutions via zoom to learn more about how the survey and how your input can make a difference.

Removing barriers: focused investments

Using the power of celebration to promote learning

Educating, supporting and inspiring change

Bringing people
together to champion skills

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