Enhancing Our Community
Sustainability · Community
As the original maker, we are committed to reviving and showcasing British skills, craftsmanship and education in the precious metals industry, whilst proudly supporting the local and wider community.
Retaining and creating employment opportunities are important factors in our success. We also aim to become a centre of excellence for British craftsmanship and deliver wider community engagement activities.
Our Impact: Sustainable Development Goals
We aim to positively impact the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
NO POVERTY
ZERO HUNGER
QUALITY EDUCATION
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
Charities of the Year
The Royal Mint has announced Ty Hafan and 2Wish as its official charity partners, chosen by employees. Over the next two years (2024 to 2026), and working with both charities The Royal Mint will organise a range of fundraising events and initiatives and enhance positive links between employees and local communities. Fundraising kicked off with The Royal Mint’s annual local football festival, held on the pitches of Y Pant Comprehensive School, Pontyclun, in June, where £6,500 was raised in an action-packed day of football matches, face painting and inflatable obstacle courses. The event attracted more than 840 young footballers from 82 community football clubs across south Wales, making it The Royal Mint’s biggest football festival to date.
Precious Metalworker of the Year Award
Following the launch of our training bursary scheme in 2022, the 'Precious Metalworker of the Year Award' represents a significant new collaboration between The Royal Mint and Heritage Crafts, aimed at honouring exceptional contributions to the field of precious metals craftsmanship.
Held as part of the inaugural Precious Metals Symposium, the awards ceremony took place at St George’s House, Windsor Castle. Finalists included renowned silversmith Rauni Higson and skilled silver spinner Warren Martin, with the winner being jewellery specialist Sally Morrison, chosen for her expertise in engraving and enamelling watch dials. The trophy was presented in the form of a stunning silver coin, designed to showcase various textures achievable in fine metalworking, including hammering, planishing, and repoussé/chasing, and exemplifies our commitment to celebrating and preserving the artistry of precious metalworking.
Turning Electronic Waste into Gold
As part of our ambition to become a leader in sustainable precious metals, we have partnered with Canadian clean-tech start-up Excir, to recover precious metals from electronic waste. Targeting the printed circuit boards in discarded electronic devices such as mobile phones and laptops, this pioneering technology will provide a source of high-quality precious metals, whilst offering a solution to a growing environmental challenge. This initiative forms part of our reinvention strategy and is an important step in achieving our ambition to increase our use of recycled metals, help drive a circular economy, whilst also supporting jobs and skills in the United Kingdom.
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