Crafting a Brighter Future: Goldsmiths’ Company Announces a £30,000 Investment in Tomorrow’s Craftsmen

The Goldsmiths' Company is thrilled to announce a successful funding milestone with a raise of £30,000, marking another significant chapter in its enduring commitment to the craft and industry. Known as one of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London and having received its royal charter in 1327, the Company continues to be a pillar of support in nurturing technical skills and craftsmanship. This latest funding round will primarily be used to bolster initiatives that empower budding artisans, funding apprenticeships and providing essential technical training for aspiring goldsmiths, silversmiths, and allied crafts. The emphasis is on enhancing education and increasing access to professional development opportunities, ensuring that the time-honored traditions of craftsmanship are passed on to future generations. In addition to its recent £17.5 million investment in the creation of The Goldsmiths’ Centre—a vibrant workspace and community hub in the heart of Clerkenwell—the new funds represent a further commitment to excellence in design and craftsmanship. The Centre has been instrumental in supporting the trade by providing both physical space and technical expertise, and it serves as a beacon for innovation and collaboration within the industry. The £30,000 raised will complement these larger-scale investments by targeting specific educational and charitable projects that have long been a focus of the Company. With a proud history of producing high-caliber exhibitions such as the annual Goldsmiths' Fair, the Company is dedicated to fostering both talent and community spirit, ensuring that its profound legacy continues to inspire and shape the future of fine craft.