Jewelfund 2019

Call for Appliations: JewelFund 2019

£1000 Grant Available for Jewellers

What is JewelFund?

Since launching Jewellers Academy membership a year ago I have been so excited to see the progress of the 300 + jewellers that have joined us and committed to growing their businesses to date. There is so much you can do as a small business owner nowadays to but

I do know one of the barriers to growth can be money. This is why I’m so pleased to announce the launch of JewelFund for the second year.’ Jessica Rose.

Award-winning founder of the Hatton Garden based London Jewellery School, Jessica Rose has announced that she will be providing grants to jewellers in business again in 2019. The award, named ‘JewelFund’ is now open for applications from jewellers from anywhere in the world

who have a passion for making and need some funds to launch or grow their business. There are two £1000 grants available this year and plans to grow the fund as an annual opportunity for jewellers. Recipients of the grant will not only receive the money for their businesses but will also get mentoring with Jessica for a year.

‘Having launched jewellery businesses myself, I know what it takes to get started. Alongside support, training and lots of hard work, sometimes we need a cash injection to afford the bigger trade shows, pay for equipment, rebrand or cover new expenses while we expand.

I set up this fund in 2018 as a way to give back to the industry I have built my career in and support others building their own businesses. I enjoyed mentoring Rachel Whitehead and Zoe Porter, the JewelFund 2018 recipients, last year and I’m looking forward to the opportunity of working with more ambitious jewellers this year’
- Jessica Rose.

These are grants not loans so they do not have to be paid back. Any jeweller can apply who is over the age of 16 and where £1000 will make a substantial difference to their business. Pre-business jewellers may apply but will need to submit a business plan alongside their application. The Deadline for applications is 31st July 2019.

What is on offer?

We will be awarding two grants of £1,000 each. Two jewellers will be awarded one £1,000 grant at the end of the application and review process.

Who can apply?

Applications are open to anyone

Over 16
Who has an operating jewellery business (pre-launch businesses can apply but will need to provide a business plan). Full disclosure: the applications from jewellers who have been up and running 6 months or more are most likely to be successful this year.
You can be based in any country and the amount awarded will be £1,000 in GBP, you will need to cover any conversion fees.
You must be using the funds to further your jewellery business (more about this in a bit) and we will ask you to submit receipts for purchases.
If you have a jewellery business and an extra £1,000 would make a real difference you are perfect for this award so go ahead and apply.

What can i use the money for?

Anything that will improve your business and help you in the long-run. Some examples might include…

Jewellery tools or supplies
CAD work or outsourcing to create a new collection
A new website
Rebranding
Hiring staff or freelancers to help you
Stock, such as creating more for a bigger wholesale contract
Workspace rental
Training and mentoring (taking courses, investing in your training)
Updating packaging or point-of-sale
Shows or events
IT equipment or furniture for your home office

A portion of the funds can be used to pay yourself so that you can work on this instead of a job you don’t want to be in!

Application Deadline

Applications for 2019 are now open.

The deadline for applications is 31st July 2019

The winners will be announced on 1st September 2019

To Apply

To find out more about the fund and to apply visit