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Latest news articles and press releases from Hair at the Academy.
Charity funds new hairdressing salon to continue giving vulnerable young people a head start
Exeter-based Hair@theAcademy, a unique hairdressing training salon and only one of its kind in the UK, announces the move to larger premises to continue their uplifting good works. The charity administered by the Incorporation of Weavers, Fullers and Shearmen of...
Hair@theAcademy secures funding to help disadvantaged people across Exeter and Devon gain new qualifications
Exeter-based Hair@theAcademy, a unique hairdressing training salon and only one of its kind in the UK, has been granted European funding to support disadvantaged people and job seekers in Exeter and surrounding area to retrain in barbering. In addition, the...
MARY’S ANGELS ARE ON A MISSION TO FIND NEW SALON SPACE TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING VULNERABLE YOUNG PEOPLE
Exeter-based senior state registered hairdresser (SSRH), Mary Pugsley, recognised with an MBE in the New Year’s Honour list for services to disadvantaged people in Devon, set up Hair@theAcademy at Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf...
Fabulous piece from our awarding body VTCT!
Click on the link below to read the amazing article from VTCT awarding body on the well deserved MBE that was bestowed on Mary Pugsley at the beginning of this year! Click here: VTCT Article Link
Mary Pugsley recognised as a Devon Community Hero
Exeter hairdresser recognised as ‘cut above the rest’ with MBE!
Exeter-based senior state registered hairdresser (SSRH), Mary Pugsley has been recognised with an MBE in The New Year Honours list for her services to disadvantaged people in Devon. With just under 1,150 extraordinary individuals across the UK receiving an accolade...
Scheme to help Devon’s homeless learn a trade launched
A pilot scheme to help Devon’s homeless gain the skills, qualifications and confidence needed to get their lives back on track and pursue a career in hair and barbering, has been launched. The scheme gives new hope to homeless and vulnerably housed adults who want to...