Jewellery Quarter Development Trust
The Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) plays a central role in preserving and promoting Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter — one of the UK’s most important jewellery manufacturing and creative districts. This coverage explores the Trust’s initiatives to support local businesses, heritage conservation, and economic regeneration. Jewellery Focus reports on JQDT-led projects, partnerships, and community developments that strengthen the area’s position as a hub for jewellery design, production, and trade, providing valuable insight for industry professionals nationwide.
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Jun- 2025 -4 JuneTrade Organisations
Birmingham awarded World Craft City status
Birmingham has officially been recognised as a World Craft City, making it one of just eight in Europe to receive the designation from the World Crafts Council. Led by the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) and co-applicants Birmingham City University, a bid for World Craft City status was supported by…
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Jul- 2023 -19 JulyNews
Birmingham Jewellery Quarter to undergo revamp
The Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham is set to undergo a revamp after local businesses and residents had their say on a new neighbourhood plan. Over 90% of residents and 60% of businesses voted in favour of the new plan which aims to improve the quality of new buildings, protect heritage…
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Aug- 2020 -6 AugustCurrent Affairs
Birmingham Jewellery Quarter clock to be removed for restoration work
The historic Chamberlain Clock in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter is set to be removed so it can undergo an “extensive” restoration process. Later this month, the process will begin to dismantle and remove the Chamberlain Clock from its current home on the roundabout junction of Warstone Lane and Vyse Street in…
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Jan- 2015 -20 JanuaryAppointments
Stella Layton named new Jewellery Quarter chairman
Stella Layton, the chief executive and assay master of the Birmingham Assay Office, has been named as the new chairman of the town’s Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT). Layton succeeds David Mahony, managing director of PCPT Architects. The JQDT, formed in May 2011, is a community interest company that operates…
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Nov- 2014 -28 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall visit Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall made a visit to Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter after being invited by the group tasked with its regeneration. The visit, organised by the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT), saw the royal couple welcomed to Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery where…
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Feb- 2014 -14 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Birmingham Jewellery Quarter reaches another milestone in quest for £2m investment
Birmingham’s largest business improvement district (BID) has this week been successful in the first round of seeking a potential award of £2 million Townscape Heritage Grant, to be invested in the Jewellery Quarter. The grant, which assists communities in the regeneration of conservation areas and is awarded by the Heritage Lottery…
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May- 2013 -30 MayNews
Birmingham Assay Office CEO to retire
It’s the end of an era for the jewellery industry, as chief executive and assay master of the Birmingham Assay Office, Michael Allchin, has announced he will be retiring in summer 2014.
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Oct- 2012 -29 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Birmingham Assay Office in the running for two industry awards
The largest assay office in the world has been nominated for two British Jewellery Association Membership awards.
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May- 2012 -28 MayEconomy
Successful BID for Birmingham Jewellery Quarter
The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter's business community approved proposals for its own Business Improvement District (BID) on Friday 25 May, after a large number of people voted in favour of the initiative.
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Mar- 2012 -21 MarchTrade Organisations
Lord Mayor launches official prospectus for Jewellery Quarter BID
Birmingham's Lord Mayor has helped to unveil a 'treasured' document for the Jewellery Quarter – the prospectus for the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQ BID).
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