Cox London (Cox Workshops Ltd)
A luxury design studio and atelier founded in 2005 by sculptor-makers Christopher and Nicola Cox. Located in London, the brand creates handcrafted sculptural lighting, furniture, mirrors, and functional art inspired by organic natural forms, utilizing traditional heritage techniques like lost-wax bronze casting and iron forging.
Years awarded: 2022, 2026
Region: London
Size: 1-49 employees
Sector: Manufacturing
Strengthening craftsmanship to meet rising demand
Theme: Talent pipeline / Career pathways
Topics: Craft skills
Cox London introduced Standard Operating Procedures-based training to strengthen craftsmanship, productivity and workforce progression during a period of rapid growth. Introduced to preserve specialist skills and standardise production, the programme improved technician efficiency from 80% to 88% and increased Right First Time rates from 84% to 92%. It also supported 21 internal promotions, reduced agency spend by 76% and contributed to significant revenue and margin growth.
Nurturing traditional skills to deliver exceptional quality
Themes: Upskilling
Topics: Craft skills
COX London creates distinctive, bespoke products to enhance interior beauty and deliver bold aesthetic. In order to ensure the employment of outstanding patination skills, which are essential in sustaining the premium value of products, a training programme was established in this traditional craft. The programme has achieved an 83% retention rate and has been vital in meeting the £4.8m sales target and growth in the patination workforce by 300%.
News and case studies featuring Cox London:
Meet the 2026 Princess Royal Training Award recipients: from stained glass restorers to prison mentors
Every year are genuinely moved by what we read in the Princess Royal Training Award applications. This year was no exception. Today, we're delighted to share that 56 training programmes have been recognised in the 2026 Princess Royal Training Awards, chosen from 132...
Celebrating 46 UK organisations who have outstanding workplace training programmes with HRH The Princess Royal
London, Thursday 8th December: On Tuesday 6th December, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, welcomed 46 organisations to Banqueting House in London to celebrate successfully achieving a Princess Royal Training Award for their commitment to training and development....
Case study: valuing individuality and diversity at Cox London
Research by UNESCO in 2022 into the creative industries demonstrated a decline in the value of the cultural and leisure sectors and a substantial loss of jobs since the Covid-19 pandemic. The heritage craft industry, which was already at risk before the crisis, has...
Outstanding workplace training programmes recognised in HRH The Princess Royal’s training awards
HRH The Princess Royal, President of City & Guilds, awards employers with outstanding training and skills development programmes which have been proven to have significant positive impact on their business or their staff More apprenticeship programmes have been...