Skills, Training and CSR
The Hatton Garden BID actively supports skills development and industry expertise within the local jewellery and creative sectors, alongside helping businesses access CSR opportunities. Through bespoke training programmes, workshops, and mentoring, the BID ensures that businesses and individuals have access to world-class learning opportunities that strengthen the local workforce and sustain the area’s unique economy.
Key initiatives include:
Camden Food Bank:
Hatton Garden BID is pleased to announce a new partnership with Camden Foodbank, supporting their work to provide emergency food and practical support to people facing hardship in the local community.
Camden Foodbank works to ensure that individuals and families receive help during difficult periods, while also working with partners and community organisations to ensure people can access the right support long before they reach crisis point. Demand for food banks across the UK has risen significantly in recent years. Since 2020, usage has increased by 38%, with 2.9 million food parcels distributed last year alone, including over one million parcels provided to children.
As part of this new partnership, Hatton Garden BID will coordinate monthly food collections from local businesses, particularly offices within the area. Participating businesses will receive a small collection crate, allowing staff to donate a single item during the month.
Each month the BID will circulate a list of priority items needed by the food bank. Typical items include:
- Cereal
- Tea bags and coffee
- Long-life milk
- Tinned fish, meat and vegetables
- Tinned fruit
- Cold tinned meats and hot dogs
- Gluten-free, halal, vegan and vegetarian food items
- Shampoo and shower gel
- Toilet roll
- Washing powder and washing-up liquid
Once collections are complete, the BID team will collect the donated items and deliver them to Camden Foodbank. The total weight of donations from each participating business will then be shared with them so they can see the impact of their contribution.
Businesses interested in taking part in the scheme can contact
[email protected] to get involved.
De Beers Pipeline Scheme: A prestigious five-day course delivered several times a year, tailored to Hatton Garden professionals. The programme covers the full diamond pipeline — from geology and diamond growth, through rough and polished processes, to retail, marketing, and branding.
Eligibility: Open to individuals with a direct connection to Hatton Garden and experience or interest in the artisan jewellery industry.
Blended learning approach: Participants complete a pre-course e-learning module (~4 hours) covering diamond origins, the journey from rough to polished, and jewellery manufacturing and branding.
Workshop schedule:
Monday: Introductions, review of e-learning, upstream diamond processes, and interactive sessions on diamond growth and properties.
Tuesday: Rough diamond sorting and valuation exercises, guided by De Beers experts.
Wednesday: Polished diamond grading, hands-on exercises on the 4Cs (Carat, Clarity, Cut, Colour).
Thursday: Rough-to-polished journey, planning exercises, and sessions on consumer confidence, including lab-grown diamond insights.
Friday: Brand and design focus at De Beers Bond Street store, practical jewellery design workshops, and certification of completion.
Upcoming dates:
Monday 9th – Friday 13th February 2026
Monday 20th – Friday 24th April 2026
Click here to apply. Offering tailored support to improve business skills, share best practice, and encourage collaboration.
Work placement and apprenticeship programmes: Connecting local businesses with young talent to build skills, job opportunities, and long-term growth.
Networking and business events: Expanding annual networking opportunities and a growing business directory to strengthen connections and visibility.
Through these programmes, the BID ensures that Hatton Garden remains a centre of expertise supporting business growth and sustaining the area’s reputation.