The Enterprise programme
The Prince’s Trust Enterprise programme
supports unemployed young people aged 18-30 to work out if their
business ideas are viable and whether self-employment is right for
them.
Watch the video and find out more below.
Depending on the outcome of this process, the programme can then
offer mentoring support and, for those that really need it,
financial support to start a business or mentoring support to
secure goals in employment, education or training.
Is it for people like me?
The Enterprise programme is for people who:
- Have a business idea they want help to explore
- Are aged 18-30
- Are unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week
- Live in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland
If you are all of these things,
get in touch using the form below. If you don't fit in to these
groups here's what's on offer from other
organisations
What help could I get?
- Advice on employment options
- Business skills training
- Business planning support
- Start-up loan funding
- Ongoing support from a volunteer business
mentor
- Access to specialist support, including our free legal helpline
supported by DLA Piper
- And, if you start a business, access to a wide range of
free and discounted products and services.
Note: Participation in the Enterprise programme does not
guarantee that start-up funding will be awarded. Applications for
start-up funding are assessed in relation to a number of factors
including perceived risk, business viability and individual
need.
How can I apply?
Availability of the Enterprise programme is subject to local
funding restrictions. To find out whether the programme is running
in your area, please submit your details using our online form and a member of your local team
will get in touch.
Online Support
We’ve put together materials to help you to start planning your
business. These include a set of 12
guides and a business plan pack.