Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust

Supports the training and education of talented and aspiring craftspeople through traditional college courses, vocational training, apprenticeships and one-to-one training with a master craftsperson; helping to support Britain’s cultural heritage and sustain vital skills in traditional and contemporary crafts.

Heritage and Conservation

‘The apprenticeship has helped me progress and developed my career beyond my most optimistic expectations.’

- PWCF funded apprentice

The first QEST Highgrove Enterprises Apprentice, Giovanni, spent 15 months at Organic Lea, a food cooperative, learning all about horticultural management in organic farms and gardens

Giovanni in his garden

The apprenticeship has helped me progress and developed my career beyond my most optimistic expectations.

Jack was the second QEST Highgrove Enterprises Apprentice and completed his apprenticeship in bee keeping with The London Honey Company. Read our full news item about Jack’s apprenticeship

Through my apprenticeship I will be equipped to expand honey production in the UK and to pass on knowledge about pollinators, by running beekeeping courses and offering educational talks.

For more information visit qest.org.uk

More projects

The Parochial Church of the Parish of St Peter and St Paul (Ringwood PCC)

Heritage and Conservation

Enhancement of the Church Tower Bells in Ringwood Parish Church.

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The Church of St George Tombland, Norwich

Heritage and Conservation

Restoration of stained glass windows in a Grade I listed church.

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St Thomas, Old Charlton

Heritage and Conservation

Masonry restoration of east wall, south parapet and east turret.

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