Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At the Goldsmiths' Centre, we champion a future where learning is embraced as an essential lifelong practice. We support the jewellery, silversmithing, and allied industries by creating opportunities for people at every stage of their career to grow, develop, and thrive. As an organisation, we are committed to being open, accessible, and inclusive - both in how we work and in the programmes we offer.
We’re committed to breaking down personal, social, and economic barriers that limit participation in jewellery, silversmithing, and the allied crafts. Through our education programmes, public events, and funding support, we aim to open doors for individuals and communities who have historically been under-represented in our field. As a team, we regularly review our practices to improve inclusion, champion diversity, and ensure that our work reflects the breadth of talent across the industry.
Since 2020, our charity has worked with the Goldsmiths’ Company and Goldsmiths’ Foundation to create an inclusive environment and increase diversity in the jewellery and silversmithing industry.
Together, we are working to:
- understand, define and improve diversity and inclusion within the Goldsmiths' Centre's community and team.
- reach and engage under-represented and under-supported individuals and communities better and more effectively.
- encourage more young people from under-represented communities into jewellery, silversmithing and the allied industries.
We recognise that this is an ongoing journey. That’s why we are committed to listening, learning, and collaborating with others to create meaningful, long-lasting change. Each year, we reflect on and share the progress of our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) work in our Impact Report - celebrating achievements and helping us to identify areas where continued focus is needed.