As Chief Executive, I am clear that it is our collective impact that holds us to account for our charitable objectives and the reason we were founded back in 1878 - to make a meaningful difference to society through skills. I am so proud of the progress we are making in opening up opportunities to more people, in perhaps the toughest times we have seen for some generations. 

Kirstie Donnelly MBE | Chief Executive Officer, City & Guilds

Making a real difference, and genuinely changing lives

Back in 2020 we made it our ambition to better understand, measure and report on our societal impact. Read our 2023 impact report to find out exactly how we’re delivering on our purpose.

Introducing the Young Learner Advisory Team

In a bold step towards ensuring that learners' experiences and perspectives are at the heart of key decision-making processes here at City & Guilds, we are pleased to introduce the YLAT.

This report reinforces the concept that skills are a crucial leveller for society. City & Guilds continues to open up opportunities and gateways for people to build skills and progress into and through sustained employment. But we know there is more to do, and we want to build on the work highlighted here, through partnerships, to ensure those most in need have the opportunity to build those skills we know are or will be needed in society.

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

Launching a new partnership with The Green Edge

City & Guilds are excited to collaborate with The Green Edge to produce a bespoke podcast series, designed to help us respond to the latest developments in green skills markets.

Removing barriers to working in the Green Sector

We're delighted to be working with Greenworkx for a pilot that addresses the increasing demand for jobs which are key to making older buildings more energy efficient and sustainable.

Princess Royal Training Awards Recipients 2023

53 learning programmes reached the standard this year across the UK and Ireland, for their commitment to learning and development, and the positive impact that has been achieved.

Celebrating the impact of learning and development

Our key trends report looks at the themes from this year’s Princess Royal Training Award recipients. From post-Pandemic recovery to leadership and management.

Empowering women to enter the construction industry

Dedicated to addressing this unequal gender balance and providing women with a route into the industry, Coleg Gwent has been working to provide funded places on a women-only construction course.

The Advanced Evolution of Emotional Intelligence

In this whitepaper, The Oxford Group delve into the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, and how it can be developed and harnessed to unlock leadership potential in global organisations.

The Oxford Group:

Leadership Matters Podcast

A podcast series for those passionate about leadership and organisational performance, offering up insight and inspiration from peers who have experience developing leaders in some of the world's leading organisations.

Princess Royal Training Awards Workshops 2024

Join one of our Virtual Support Workshops or 'Tea & Chat' sessions to hear more about the application process and some top tips from our Chief Assessor to help you apply for next year's awards.

Upcoming Events

View our full list of events at cityandguildsfoundation.org/events

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