Chalk Fund Partner Capel Manor College has trained 25 students in pesticide application through The BALI Chalk Fund “Enrichment Programme” and these graduates can now start their careers in a more work-ready state than could otherwise be possible. We all know how important it is for staff to have the correct training, and in some cases certification to …
The BALI Chalk Fund is delighted to announce that John O’Conner Grounds Maintenance has become Gold “Chalk Fund Champions”. Managing Director Matt O’Conner says “We have always been passionate about training and development within the industry, and our Champion subscription, cements that commitment”, he continued “as an industry, we need to address the ever-widening skills gap, …
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The BALI Chalk Fund are delighted to welcome The Landscape Academy to “Champion” status. The team behind The Landscape Academy spotted the need for a new form of landscape training and have gone from strength to strength since formation. The academy’s Lynne Taylor says “The Landscape Academy is dedicated to raising standards in the industry and providing …
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The British Association of Landscape Industries’ own charity, the BALI Chalk Fund, has launched Chalk Fund Champions to help combat the industry skills gap. This new funding scheme will open doors for individuals and businesses looking to support ongoing training and development in the landscape sector. Trustees of the Chalk Fund have ambitious plans to increase both the level of funds raised …
Bill Simpson was one of the original Trustees when the BALI Chalk Fund (originally known as ‘The Geoffrey Chalk Memorial Award Fund’) was set up in 1981 under the Chairmanship of Jeffrey Bernhard, who was also the Founding Chairman of BALI. Bill has served as a Trustee continually from 1981 until the Autumn of 2020. …
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The BALI Chalk Fund welcomes Paul Downer to the board of trustees, replacing the long-serving Bill Simpson, who stepped down last year. Paul has a fine track record both in business and for his support of the industry as a whole. Paul founded Oak View Landscapes in 2004, since then the business has gone from …
BALI Chalk Fund trustees have awarded Josh Reid top honours at Pershore college but it seems this ambitious student wants more! Whilst it came as a shock to him to win this award and the £100 prize, it seems that Josh now wants to be recognised as the UK’s top student in horticulture which would …
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The trustees of the BALI Chalk Fund are delighted that leading UK landscape supplier Green-tech, have pledged support for the BALI Chalk Fund. Green-tech are celebrating the 2 year anniversary of their partnership with Anchor Systems (International) Ltd. by donating £25 to the Chalk Fund for every order over £500, that they receive for certain …
George Truss, a student of BALI Training Provider college Writtle University College, has been awarded the BALI Chalk Fund’s National Landscape Student of the Year Award 2019. George, who has recently completed his Extended Diploma in Horticulture and is Junior Director of Constable Landscapes, a family-owned landscaping business which he now part oversees at the …
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Top students from two UK land based colleges have had their efforts recognised by each receiving certificates and a cheque for £100 from the BALI Chalk Fund. Brinsbury student Holly Burn received her awards from Chalk Fund Trustee Nick Coslett, Holly displayed outstanding performance throughout the year and her tutors wanted to recognise her effort …
