The Goldsmiths’ Foundation (formerly, the Goldsmiths’ Company Charity), a grant-making charity first established in the 19th century, focusses on advancing creative, technical, and vocational skills, education and training in the craft and trade of goldsmithing, silversmithing and jewellery – as well as in the wider creative industries.

The Foundation is currently accepting application to its open grants programme.

This round is focused on organisations working primarily in craft. It aims to:

Strengthen technical and vocational skills infrastructure in underserved craft communities.
Champion the contribution that skilled makers, designers and craftspeople make to more just and equitable communities.
Grow the systems and networks that allow craft and vocational practice to thrive equitably.

A total of £600,000 is available.

Grants of between £30,000 and £50,000 are available.

Operating/core cost grants and project activity grants are available.

Applications will be accepted from: