Applications Now Open for Business Catalyst (Large) Grants for UK Jewellery and Silversmith Businesses

The Goldsmiths’ Centre has opened applications for the Business Catalyst (Large) Grants 2026, offering up to £7,000 (including VAT) to support UK-based jewellery, silversmithing, and allied industry businesses and their employees. Funded through modern philanthropic giving via the Goldsmiths’ Foundation, by members of the Goldsmiths’ Company, these grants provide time and resources to develop skills, create new services, and explore new markets in the UK and internationally.

The grants are open to people who:

• are employed full time by their own Limited company (or if part time as 0.6 working week minimum), or as sole trader/self-employed, or micro business in the jewellery, silversmithing or allied industries.
• are located and have a trading address in the UK with permanent right to remain if originally from overseas, this will need to be evidenced. They must have a UK bank account in the exact name they apply in and have the intention to remain resident in the UK for 5 years following receipt of the grant.
• typically employ no more than 2 people (full-time or on a part-time equivalent), including yourself, and have a turnover up to £150,000.
• are part of a small group of practitioners who usually collaborate in their work or create work together. In this instance, all individuals in the group must submit their own application and can only apply for one grant for their joint project. Organisations cannot apply, and individuals cannot apply on behalf of an organisation.
• are in a financial position to contribute a minimum of 10% of the overall project cost. Proof of this funding will be required before the grant is made. Contributions in-kind, such as your time, will not be counted for this purpose.
• have a minimum of 5 years of relevant business experience.