The tradition of passing silversmithing and jewellery making tools from one craftsperson to another spans millennia, but what happens when you have no one to pass your tools on to? In the case of Mia Walker, who’s father passed away in late 2024, she has donated them to LandWorks, and an award-winning resettlement charity that the Goldsmiths’ Foundation has supported since 2023. Fiona Thompson takes up the story of a facilitated donation, which has helped to bring jewellery making to LandWorks.

One Small Thing is a charity that works to meet the needs of women in the justice system and their children. Their vision is a justice system that can recognise, understand, and respond to trauma, which has led to opening their residential community Hope Street. Writer Fiona Thompson learns how grant funding from The Goldsmiths’ Company Charity is helping them to realise their mission.

“When I first came to prison, I was about eight weeks pregnant with my third baby and absolutely petrified. Throughout my pregnancy, Birth Companions were fantastic. They were there throughout my labour and were like angels in disguise.”

“Many of us associate Cornwall with surfing, ice cream and gorgeous beaches,” says Alison Tebbs, Project Manager of the First Words Together project. “But there are also huge amounts of poverty in the areas where tourists don’t go.”

"Story-Led Resilience™" is the unique practice adopted by Blackpool Grand's Tales Retold project, which sees children critically analyse theatre, to learn from the characters' own resilient traits.

“National Prison Radio generates a real sense of community, not just within prisons, but also across prisons,” says Evie Dickinson.

Spark Inside’s award-winning 'Hero's Journey' coaching programme combats reoffending by empowering young prisoners.

For International Women's Day 2022 writer Fiona Thompson reflects on the vital work of Goldsmiths' Company Charity Grantees: Anawim Women's Centre, Birmingham