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.

Mar 2

Why young ex-offenders need employment opportunities

At The Skill Mill we want to help get as many young people that have been involved with the criminal justice system back into work as...

Feb 20

The Skill Mill West Sussex train with National Park Rangers

Our West Sussex team have again been working at South Downs National Park, helping and training with National Park Rangers.

Feb 20

Electrical Recycling in Birmingham

Our Birmingham Skill Mill team has been busy in the last few weeks, working away at an electrical recycling centre.

Feb 9

The Inspiration Behind The Skill Mill

Find out the inspiration behind The Sk Mill, from Managing Director David Parks.

Jan 31

The Skill Mill Newcastle: Urban Green

The Skill Mill has been working in partnership with Urban Green Newcastle since 2020. We continue to offer opportunities for young people...

Jan 26

Action Together Rochdale

The Skill Mill Rochdale have an ongoing partnership with Action Together. Action Together connect people with what’s happening in their...

Jan 25

World Cleanup Day 2023

A goal that crosses borders and defies religious and cultural differences. World Cleanup Day is one of the biggest civic movements of our...

Jan 24

Flood Prevention Work

The Skill Mill Surrey have been working in partnership with Surrey County Council, carrying out flood prevention works. Flooding from...

Jan 24

The South Downs National Park

The Skill Mill West Sussex have been working at South Downs National Park. The South Downs National Park has it all – rolling hills,...

Nov 29, 2022

Children & Young People Now Awards 2022

The Children & Young People Now Awards have become the gold standard for everyone working with children, young people and families. Now...

Nov 29, 2022

EQUANS South Event

EQUANS is a market leader, empowering transitions in the energy sector, technical services, and facilities management. The Skill Mill...

Nov 21, 2022

Mersey Rivers Trust

The Skill Mill is working with Mersey Rivers Trust to create opportunities for our young employees in Rochdale. Mersey Rivers Trust is a...

Nov 4, 2022

Working Together for Woking

The Skill Mill Surrey attended the Working Together for Woking event again this year. The Mayor of Woking, Cllr Saj Hussain (pictured)...

Nov 2, 2022

First Aid Training

Our young people at The Skill Mill Croydon have all passed their Emergency First Aid at Work course. This course provides basic life...

Oct 26, 2022

The Skill Mill Newcastle: Employment Opportunities

The Skill Mill is working in partnership with Urban Green Newcastle. Urban Green Newcastle is an independent charity responsible for the...

Oct 25, 2022

The Skill Mill Croydon: Co-op Local Community Fund

The Co-op Local Community Fund supports projects across the UK that Co-op members care about. Every time members buy selected Co-op...

Oct 19, 2022

Recycle Week

Recycle Week 2022 is live 17-23 October. Recycle Week is Recycle Now's annual event which is a celebration of recycling across the...

Sep 29, 2022

Labour Party Conference

Thanks to Big Society Capital who arranged for The Rochdale Skill Mill supervisor Matty Jones to attend the Labour Party Conference in...

Sep 12, 2022

Children & Young People Now Awards 2022

The Skill Mill has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Children & Young People Now 2022 Awards, The Youth Justice Award category. The...

Sep 2, 2022

The Skill Mill Newcastle: Training Opportunities

The Skill Mill is working with Urban Green Newcastle to offer fantastic training opportunities to young people. Urban Green Newcastle is...