Generous Donation to NAJ Educational Trust Helps to Secure Bursaries to Two Students Studying to Expand Their Diamond Knowledge
01 Feb 2024
The NAJ Educational Trust is delighted with the generous donation of £1,000 received from Mr Karan Aswani of Diamonds & Diamonds, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2023.
The donation was divided between two students – Sarah Streatfeild, who is studying the Gem-A’s Diamond Daytime Course, and Leisha Usher, who will be enrolling on the GIA’s Diamond Grading Laboratory five-day course.
Both students were delighted by Mr Aswani’s generosity and grateful for his contribution towards their continued studies.
Mr Aswani told the Trust,
“Diamonds & Diamonds specialises in bespoke engagement rings and wedding bands, providing clients with a white glove service. Our approach has always been a consultative and educational one, and as we celebrate our ten-year anniversary, we couldn’t think of a better way to commemorate this milestone than to support those who are looking to expand their industry knowledge and further hone their skills.”
Andrew Hinds FGA, Chairman of the Trust said,
“We are incredibly grateful to Mr Aswani for his generous donation. All of our income comes from established members of our trade and goes towards helping those who are starting out or who are developing themselves further through education.
“We are honoured that Karan chose to mark his ten-year milestone in such a way. We hope both that Diamonds & Diamonds celebrates many more successful anniversaries and also that others choose to mark their milestones in equally altruistic fashion.”
The National Association of Jewellers Educational Trust (NAJ Trust) was set up in 1994 (then operating as the National Association of Goldsmiths) for the Association’s centenary celebrations.
The Trust exists to provide scholarships, awards and assistance towards training and work experience opportunities for persons who derive or intend to derive their main livelihood from the jewellery trade.
To qualify, applicants need to be currently employed or working within the jewellery industry or working within the education sector on programmes directly relevant to employees within the jewellery industries. The Trust also supports the loan of silver to various college metalwork courses, an initiative which tutors may apply to join.
The Trust is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary in 2024.
To apply, please download the application form Download an Application Form and return it to educationaltrust@naj.co.uk
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Source: NAJ Educational Trust