funding for jewellers: JewelFund 2020 now open for applications
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Applications for JewelFund 2020 are now open! Two £1000 grants are available. What would you spend the money on for your jewellery business? Find out how to apply
What is Jewel Fund?
Jewel Fund is £1000 grant for your jewellery business awarded by Jessica Rose of Jewellers Academy.
You do not have to pay it back, it is not a loan. It is a way for us at Jewellers Academy to support jewellers.
This year there will be two grants awarded of £1000 each. At least one of the grants will be awarded to a jeweller who identifies as Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic.
We welcome applications from anywhere in the world from jewellers over the age of 16. Last years winners were from England and Canada.
As well as the money you will also receive one to one business coaching from our founder, award winning entrepreneur Jessica Rose every other month throughout the year to help you grow your business.
What can I spend the money on?
Anything that will improve your business and help you in the long-run. Some examples might include…
Jewellery tools or supplies
CAD work or outsourcing to create a new collection
A new website
Rebranding
Hiring staff or freelancers to help you
Stock, such as creating more for a bigger wholesale contract
Workspace rental
Training and mentoring (taking courses, investing in your training)
Updating packaging or point-of-sale
Shows or events
IT equipment or furniture for your home office
A portion of the funds can be used to pay yourself so that you can work on this instead of a job you don’t want to be in!
important dates
JewelFund 2020 applications open 7th August 2020
Closing date: 28th August 2020
Announcing the winners: 21st September 2020
For your chance to be awarded JewelFund apply here >
And do take a look at this advice from one of my team on how to ensure your application stands out >
I’m really looking forward to reading the applications for JewelFund again this year. Do take advantage of this opportunity to really grow your business
Jess x
You might also enjoy
How to get shortlisted for JewelFund >
Jewellers of colour: a proactive response to racism in the jewellery industry (podcast episode) >