Yesterday, Tuesday 2 December, Gower College Swansea formally received an esteemed Princess Royal Training Award 2025, in recognition of its Transforming Wellbeing at Work initiative.
Designed in consultation with staff and led by Vice Principal of People and Wellbeing, Sarah King, the programme introduced a three-part approach to menopause awareness across the organisation which included clinical expertise from leading specialists at Newson Health, organisation-wide awareness training and the use of Balance+, a pioneering app which helps staff track and manage symptoms.
The award was formally presented at an official ceremony at Fishmongers’ Hall, London, where Sarah King, Lorriane Evans, the College’s Wellbeing Advisor and Sally Davies, HR Manager attended on behalf of the organisation and accepted the award from HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne.
The ceremony brought together award-winning organisations from across the UK who have demonstrated exceptional impact through training and skills development.
As a first-time recipient of the Princess Royal Training Award, the College was also invited to take part in the exclusive meet-and-greet with HRH The Princess Royal following the ceremony.
“We were delighted to receive this national recognition,” said Sarah King. “This award reflects our ongoing commitment to investing in people and demonstrates the real impact that high-quality training can have on individuals, teams and organisational success.”
The Princess Royal Training Awards, delivered by the City & Guilds Foundation, celebrate employers who demonstrate exceptional training programmes that have a positive and measurable impact. Awardees span industries from health and manufacturing to technology, education and the charity sector.