Access Grants Guidelines 1. Overview Our Access Grants, funded by the Goldsmiths’ Foundation, ensure that finance is not a barrier to taking part in the Goldsmiths’ Centre’s business and technical skills training. At the Goldsmiths’ Centre, we recognise that specific groups are systematically underrepresented or under-supported in the UK’s jewellery, silversmithing and precious metal industry. As part of our commitment to inclusion and social mobility, we have allocated dedicated funding available to cover course fees for individuals who face financial difficulty, with priority given to those with lived experience of groups outlined in ‘How to apply, Step 3’. We look forward to receiving your application. If you need any additional information or advice prior to submitting your application or you need the form in a different format, please contact Julia Skilton, Grants and Engagement Manager at the Goldsmiths’ Centre to discuss how best we can support you. Need help? Email our team at applications@goldsmiths-centre.org
2. What can I apply for? The Goldsmiths’ Centre’s Access Grants can be used to apply for: • • •
Fees to cover any business or technical skills training at the Goldsmiths’ Centre. One course per year. All available Goldsmiths' Centre technical and business skills training that are not sold out in the next three months. Grants cannot be used to pay in part for a course.
Access Grants are available for all skills training programmes scheduled within the next three months. A full list of upcoming fee-paying courses can be found on our What’s On page. 3. Who can apply? Access Grants are available to jewellers, silversmiths and people working in the UK precious metal industry who face financial difficulty, evidenced by their eligibility to receive government benefits. Preference is given to groups who are under-represented or under-supported in the industry. These include, but are not limited to: