PRESS RELEASE: Supporting Emerging Jewellery Businesses: The Goldsmiths’ Centre Announces the Business Catalyst (Small) Grants 2025
The Goldsmiths’ Centre has awarded its first round of Business Catalyst (Small) Grants to four exceptional early-stage jewellery and silversmithing businesses, made possible through the generosity of modern philanthropic giving via the Goldsmiths’ Foundation from members of the Goldsmiths’ Company. Each £1,000 grant will enable Kristina Merchant (Kmercht), Makila Nsika Nkaya (M.Kala), Katie Watson, and Estelle Melissa Burton to invest in essential tools, specialist training, and new collections to enhance production, expand product ranges, and advance their businesses. The recipients have recently completed mentoring, consultancy, or diagnostic programmes, including those at the Goldsmiths’ Centre, demonstrating their commitment to growing their