​Bursary Testimonials
Photograph credit: Aimee Mackay
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“ Receiving a bursary in my first year of my level 4 diploma was brilliant! I’ve been able to experiment with materials and have learned so many new techniques. I am much more confident in my design skills and problem solving and I am looking forward to next year where I can continue learning even more.”
- Aimee Mackay “ I am a third of the way through my Registered Valuers course, and although juggling a full time job with study has been challenging , my end goal of becoming a Member of the Institute of Registered Valuers is in sight! Without the support of the Benevolent Society, I wouldn't have had access to these leading diamond and gemstone studies. Thank you for the support and I will continue to aim to reach the highest standards of study." - Caitlin Little “I’m well on the way to completing the remaining assignments on my Registered Valuer course. I am also working on my portfolio to apply to the IRV to become a registered valuer. Working full time, there’s lots of elements of the course that are really helping in day to day jobs. The Benevolent Society bursary has really helped to make this happen.” - Lucy Jupp “Without the support of the Benevolent Society bursary I wouldn’t have been able to complete my studies. I recently took part in New Designers in London and won the GemVision Award. I am looking forward to the next stage of my career within the industry.” - Prapasri Suwannakhot |
“My studies were severely impacted by the pandemic. The past two years have been exceptionally challenging both personally and professionally. I would appreciate it if you kept my story anonymous, but I wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Without the support and kindness of the Benevolent Society and in particular your help and understanding last year with the costs, I wouldn’t be where I am today. "
In 2016 the Benevolent Society, charity of the British Allied Trades Federation (BATF), changed its constitution to allow the charity to award bursaries to help individuals enter the industries that fall under the BATF umbrella. This has enabled the Benevolent Society to assist not only those at the end of their careers but individuals who are embarking on careers in the associated industries, allowing the Society to broaden its spectrum of support across the industries.
Following the change in constitution a pilot scheme was launched from September 2016 to July 2017 whereby two Birmingham City University School of Jewellery students were awarded significant bursaries to allow them to cover their fees to progress onto higher level courses.
As a result of this successful pilot scheme the Trustees of the Benevolent Society agreed for bursaries applications to be rolled out to all of the other BATF federated trade associations.
For further information please contact Secretary, Laura Banner - 0121 236 2657 [email protected] or to apply please click on the button below to download an application form.
Following the change in constitution a pilot scheme was launched from September 2016 to July 2017 whereby two Birmingham City University School of Jewellery students were awarded significant bursaries to allow them to cover their fees to progress onto higher level courses.
As a result of this successful pilot scheme the Trustees of the Benevolent Society agreed for bursaries applications to be rolled out to all of the other BATF federated trade associations.
For further information please contact Secretary, Laura Banner - 0121 236 2657 [email protected] or to apply please click on the button below to download an application form.