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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 funding
• Ongoing support from a mentor
• Access to a wide range of free and discounted products and services. This includes our free legal helpline, sponsored by Barclays.

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.