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The British Fashion Council Education Foundation The British Fashion Council( BFC) Education Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales with number 1064820, which promotes excellence in design by offering support to future talent who have the potential to make an exceptional contribution to the fashion industry. The BFC Education Foundation is dependent on the generosity of companies and individuals and is currently funded by donations from Charlotte Olympia, Coach, Dame Natalie Massenet, Eiesha Bharti Pasricha, Marks & Spencer and Mulberry. This project has also been partly supported by HM Government with Employer Ownership funding through Creative Skillset. The British fashion industry is estimated to support 880,000 jobs * in the UK and contributes £ 28billion * to the UK economy. London is seen on the global fashion stage as the city where young, fresh talent is given a platform and British fashion education is amongst the best in the world. Through education and industry insight, the BFC aims to support and attract talented young people into the industry. Currently the BFC is pioneering both undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships; fashion apprenticeships; a National Fashion & Business Saturday Club; and a programme of industry-led events, seminars and competitions. 100 % of all donations from The Fashion Awards event will go to The British Fashion Council Education Foundation. The British Fashion Council may transfer information to The British Fashion Council Education Foundation to contact donors directly.(* source: Oxford Economics 2016)
Swarovski Swarovski delivers a diverse portfolio of unmatched quality, craftsmanship, and creativity. Founded in 1895 in Austria, Swarovski designs, manufactures and markets high-quality crystals, genuine gemstones and created stones as well as finished products such as jewellery, accessories and lighting. Run by the fifth generation of family members, Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,680 stores in around 170 countries, more than 26,000 employees, and revenue of about 2.6 billion euros in 2015. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik( optical devices) and Tyrolit( abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. In 2015, the Group generated revenue of about 3.37 billion euros and employed more than 30,000 people. The Swarovski Foundation was set up in 2012 to honour the philanthropic spirit of founder Daniel Swarovski. Its mission is to support creativity and culture, promote wellbeing, and conserve natural resources.