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Pioneering project defied national reoffending rates – by giving young people a job - The Big Issue
The Skill Mill has employed 225 young ex-offenders to work on environmental projects – and just 17 have reoffended. The national average...
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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 19, 2021
#TeamSkillMill - Job Vacancy (Northamptonshire)
The Skill Mill Ltd has an exciting opportunity to join a highly impactful organisation. The role will support the development of a...
- Nov 19, 2021
The Queen's Awards for Enterprise
#TeamSkillMill's founder David Parks introduced His Royal Highness Prince Charles to The Skill Mill discussing impact investing, young...
- Nov 10, 2021
#WhoKnew – Social Enterprise Day 2021
Thursday 11th November is Social Enterprise Day, a campaign ran by Social Enterprise UK (SEUK). The Skill Mill is a Social Enterprise,...
- Nov 3, 2021
The Skill Mill Rochdale: The Walk Art Project
Public art project 'The Walk' visited Rochdale on 2nd November. The team attended the event, along with many members of the local...
- Nov 3, 2021
The Skill Mill Surrey: Working Together for Woking Event
The Skill Mill Surrey will be attending the Working Together for Woking event on Thursday 4th November at Woking Leisure Centre. Over 50...
- Oct 27, 2021
Co-op Local Causes
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 7, 2021
Children & Young People Now Awards 2021
The Skill Mill has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Children & Young People Now 2021 Awards, The Youth Justice Award category. The...
- Oct 1, 2021
World Cleanup Day 2021
World Cleanup Day 2021 took place on Saturday 18th September. The day was another huge success, with a fantastic number of individuals,...
- Aug 23, 2021
The Skill Mill Newcastle - Jobs Fair
The Skill Mill will be attending the next Upstart Enterprise Jobs Fair in Newcastle. Upstart Enterprise provides access to good...
- Aug 23, 2021
The Skill Mill has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Social Enterprise UK 2021 Awards
The Skill Mill has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Social Enterprise UK 2021 Awards, Social Investment Deal of the Year category....
- Aug 23, 2021
Spontex UK partner with World Cleanup Day
Spontex UK has partnered with World Cleanup Day UK joining thousands of volunteers around the UK to make a difference. Created in France...
- Aug 17, 2021
Nottingham Site Visit
Staff from #teamSkillMill's hub visited Nottingham last week. They managed to stop off at St Ann's Allotments, Stonebridge City Farm,...
- Jul 14, 2021
NatWest SE Top 100 2021 List
The Skill Mill has been listed in the NatWest SE100 list again this year. The list again celebrates UK social enterprises in all their...
- Jun 25, 2021
The Skill Mill is a finalist in the NatWest SE100 Awards 2021
Read the original blog by Pioneers Post By clicking here. The NatWest SE100 celebrates the success of socially-driven ventures across the...
- Jun 24, 2021
Throckley Jobs and Skills Fair
The Skill Mill will be attending Throckley Jobs and Skills Fair on Thursday 1st July 2021. The event will be held at Throckley Community...
- May 11, 2021
Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
It is Mental Health Awareness Week this week (10-16 May) and the positive mental health benefits of nature is the theme for this year's...
- May 8, 2021
Severn Trent’s first ever Community Fund Annual Review
The Skill Mill Nottingham received grant funding from Severn Trent's brand new Community Fund. To celebrate 1 year of the Community Fund,...
- Apr 29, 2021
The Skill Mill Secures Double Royal Seal of Approval in the Latest Queen’s Awards
The Skill Mill, which delivers an intensive six-month work programme to get 16 to 18-year-olds back into employment and away from crime,...
- Apr 14, 2021
Job Vacancy: Environmental Skill Mill Team Supervisor
The Skill Mill Newcastle has a job vacancy for an Environmental Team Supervisor. See full details, and how to apply below.
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