The Skill Mill
theskillmill.bsky.social
The Skill Mill
@theskillmill.bsky.social
We are a social enterprise providing environmental employment for young people involved in the criminal justice system.
We've won Environmental Social Enterprise of the Year at #SocEntAwards25!

This award belongs to every single young person who's picked up litter from waterways, planted trees, built fish passes, and shown the world what second chances look like.
Thank you to everyone who believes in our mission 💚
November 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The Skill Mill is a proud social enterprise and today is #SocialEnterpriseDay - a moment to raise awareness and celebrate the amazing work carried out by social enterprises around the world 🎉
November 20, 2025 at 10:33 AM
We've unveiled our collaboration with DUDE London - a stunning fashion collection inspired by rubbish found in London's canals.

Shop here: lnkd.in/eXeu6HZG

When you buy a piece, you're supporting the environmental work we do with young people and volunteers during World Cleanup Day UK.
September 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
🎉The Skill Mill has been shortlisted for not one, but TWO categories at the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2025!

- Prove It: Social Impact Award
- Environmental Social Enterprise of the Year

Thank you to everyone who supports our mission!
September 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The Skill Mill has been named one of the UK’s Top 100 social enterprises!

The SE100 Index and Social Business Awards, run each year by NatWest and Pioneers Post, recognises the UK’s 100 most impressive social enterprises.
July 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🎉 The Skill Mill has been named a finalist in the Climate Pioneer category at the 2025 NatWest SE100 Social Business Awards! We’re delighted to stand alongside other UK organisations taking bold climate action.
Learn more about the awards and the finalists via this link: bit.ly/4nAA0tX
NatWest SE100 Social Business Awards 2025 finalists announced
Children's clothing waste, period poverty and mental health are just some of the issues being tackled by this year's NatWest SE100 Awards finalists. Find out who they are and book your free place at this year's event.
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July 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The latest Buy Social Corporate Challenge Impact Report is out! Alongside major milestones in procurement spend with social enterprises over nine years, it also features our work with Equans.
Read the full report to discover the remarkable impact of social enterprise procurement: bit.ly/3Zyh7h5
June 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Introducing The Skill Meal eBook! 🍳
A free cookery book created by The Skill Mill and inspired by our work with young people. Packed with simple, nutritious, budget-friendly breakfasts - download it now or pay what you can to support our mission: 1486464948033.gumroad.com/l/theskillmeal
The Skill Meal by The Skill Mill
The Skill Meal is a cookery eBook celebrating deliciously healthy eating on a budget, featuring tried-and-tested recipes by young people.The eBook is created by The Skill Mill – a multi-award-winning ...
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May 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we're celebrating the power of community. At The Skill Mill, working in nature, creating something positive together with mates & building trust helps young people feel seen, supported & hopeful. No one should feel alone. 💚 #TheSkillMillCommunity
May 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Hannah Brandon was our beloved colleague, known for her dedication to advocating for young people and working tirelessly to improve their futures. She passed away in March 2022. The awards were established in her honour to recognise the efforts of young people involved in the Youth Justice System.
March 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The report from The Centre for Social Justice reveals some acute problems facing boys and young men today - many of which we at The Skill Mill encounter day-to-day.

Let's change the narrative and present a more positive picture of young men. You can also read our thoughts here: buff.ly/bIFgkY6
March 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Today we’re celebrating The Skill Mill’s anniversary and spreading love 💚 - love for second chances, new opportunities, and brighter futures.
For 11 years, we’ve been dedicated to breaking the cycle of youth reoffending through meaningful employment.
Here’s to another year of making a difference!
February 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Communities often notice how the local environment improves through the work done by Skill Mill teams.

📌 To learn more about the young people and their perspectives on their work at The Skill Mill, read the Final Evaluation of The Skill Mill SIB at this link: www.theskillmill.org/_files/ugd/e...
February 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The Skill Mill is proving that real work opportunities and a holistic approach can break the cycle of youth reoffending - as revealed in the Final Evaluation Report on the Impact of The Skill Mill SIB.

Read more here: buff.ly/4jFunsG

✉️ Contact us if you can help us create more impact!
February 3, 2025 at 11:50 AM
We’re about to send out our latest newsletter, highlighting all the amazing projects we delivered in 2024 and offering a sneak peek at our plans for 2025!

Not subscribed yet? There’s still time! Sign up now to stay updated: eepurl.com/gfRPsD
January 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
📩 Did you know we have a monthly newsletter packed with all the latest updates, news, and stories from The Skill Mill? 📧

Subscribe now using this link: eepurl.com/gfRPsD
December 12, 2024 at 2:16 PM
We are delighted to have been part of #SocEntAwards24 yesterday and are proud to be Highly Commended in the Prove It: Social Impact Award.

Congratulations to all the winners in each category 🎉 It’s been fantastic to celebrate the amazing work of social enterprises together!
December 5, 2024 at 6:02 PM
The #BuySocialEuropeB2B Social Procurement Case Study is out! Read what our client has to say about working with us and how our work has impacted young people in Norfolk: buysocialeuropeb2b.eu/en/n/case-st...
November 22, 2024 at 3:10 PM
It’s #SocialEnterpriseDay! We’re proud to count ourselves among the 1 in 42 UK businesses putting #PeopleAndPlanetFirst. Join us today in celebrating the #SocEnt community!
November 21, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Hello Bluesky! We are a UK-based social enterprise providing environmental employment for young people involved in the criminal justice system.

Visit our website here: www.theskillmill.org
November 21, 2024 at 2:20 PM