Nurturing British Weaving
Supporting the Industry
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The Weavers’ Company supports the weaving industry and the wider textile trade, for example with grants to encourage the recruitment of recent graduates and financial help to develop the skills of young textile technicians.
Our Textile Committee is made up of industry professionals, academic experts and other members of the Weavers’ Company, all of whom are pleased to give their time and expertise to promote the industry and foster the growth and development of young people within it.
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Graduates
Entry to Work Scheme
The next generation
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Awards Ceremony
An annual event to celebrate the achievements of the students on the supported courses, attended by a large cross-section of senior executives from the UK weaving industry.
Read moreResources
Information concerning the textile industry and weaving in general.
Read moreSupport for Education
The Support for Education Award helps weaving departments in our supported institutions to upgrade or renew existing equipment, purchase new equipment, or enable their students to gain experience of modern technology, and visit mills and factories.
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