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Blog
Welcome to our Skill Mill blog where we will keep you informed of what's going on across all our existing sites and our upcoming future plans.
Nov 12, 2020
IoD Yorkshire and North East: Director of the Year Awards
Davie Parks has been shortlisted as a finalist in The Institute of Directors (IoD) Yorkshire and North East Director of the Year Awards....
Nov 6, 2020
The Skill Mill Newcastle: Partnership with Urban Green
Urban Green Newcastle is an independent charity responsible for the management and upkeep of the city’s 33 parks and 61 allotment sites....
Nov 6, 2020
Canal and River Trust
The Skill Mill has recently partnered with the Canal and River Trust, giving our young people the opportunity to carry out entry level...
Oct 21, 2020
Urban Green win four Green Flag Awards
Read the original blog post from Urban Green by clicking here. Urban Green Newcastle is an independent charity responsible for the...
Oct 20, 2020
The Skill Mill has received a Commendation at the Howard League Community Awards
The Skill Mill has received a Commendation in the Organisation of the Year category at the Howard League for Penal Reform Community...
Oct 19, 2020
King's College London: 'Face coverings that make a difference'.
Read the original blog post from Kings College London by clicking here. King's College London are purchasing a large amount of face...
Sep 24, 2020
World Cleanup Day 2020
World Cleanup Day was held on the 19th of September. The Skill Mill was the UK lead for the event and the theme was cigarette butts. The...
Sep 16, 2020
East Midlands Canal and River Trust
The Canal and River Trust look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways. The Skill Mill has partnered with the East Midlands...
Aug 27, 2020
Shortlisted in The Howard League for Penal Reform Community Awards 2020
The Howard League for Penal Reform Community Awards are for the country’s most successful community projects which encourage desistance...
Aug 26, 2020
The Exceptionals Directory
The Skill Mill is now listed in The Exceptionals Directory. Ex-offenders are an untapped workforce with valuable skills. Young people...
Aug 18, 2020
The Skill Mill Nottingham: Stonebridge City Farm
Stonebridge City Farm is a community charity based in St. Ann’s, Nottingham. They have recently partnered with The Skill Mill to create...
Aug 18, 2020
Innovative new programme aims to get over 224 young ex-offenders into work
The Skill Mill is an intensive 6-month work programme designed to help vulnerable young people break the cycle of re-offending and gain...
Jul 14, 2020
The Skill Mill Newcastle Launches Partnership with Urban Green
Read the full story from Urban Green Newcastle by clicking here. The Skill Mill Newcastle has launched a brand new project, working in...
Jul 7, 2020
Children & Young People Now: #Chances4Children - Face Mask Initiative Boosts Employment Opportun
Children & Young People Now has launched the '#Chances4Children' campaign. The campaign is aimed at championing the amazing work being...
Jul 3, 2020
Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have...
Jun 26, 2020
UN Sustainability Development Goals
The work of The Skill Mill is intimately connected with the UN Sustainability Development Goals. The focused work supports young men and...
Jun 26, 2020
What Does Enhancing Society Together Really Mean?
Original article by Richard Parsons. The Skill Mill was established in 2013 in the North of England and is rapidly expanding across...
Jun 23, 2020
World Cleanup Day 2020
As lockdown restrictions begin to ease across the UK, we would like to share some positive news with you all. World Cleanup Day 2020 is...
Jun 23, 2020
Skill Mill Leeds: Youth Justice Centre Shed Build & Paving
The Skill Mill Leeds have been busy at Leeds Youth Justice Centre. You can follow @SkillMill_Leeds on Twitter. The Skill Mill provides...
Jun 10, 2020
Social Enterprise UK: Defying Conventional Wisdom
Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) are the leading global authority on social enterprise and are the biggest network of social enterprises in...
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