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Cornwall School for Social Entrepreneurs
Lloyds Banking Group Social Entrepreneurs Programme
– 2013 Applications to the Lloyds Banking Group Social Entrepreneurs Programme
Open until 3pm ~ April 2nd 2013
Budding social entrepreneurs still have the chance to apply for a place on the Lloyds Banking Group Social Entrepreneurs Programme which is available at the Cornwall School for Social Entrepreneurs. Recruits with entrepreneurial flair from communities across the region who are interested in starting a social enterprise can apply online at yourideastartshere.co.uk
The Lloyds Banking Group Social Entrepreneurs programme is due to start in October 2013, with 12 days attendance required over 12 months. This programme is intended for people already running a young (less than two years old) social enterprise or with an idea that is ready to go.
Successful applicants will receive comprehensive learning at the school and a financial contribution of £4,000 to fund their organisation. To further increase the success of their enterprise, the students will also receive a senior mentor from Lloyds Banking Group during their time on the course. The course sessions include up-to-date and specialist information from experts in areas including finance, marketing, brand awareness, and legal structures; motivational sessions from ‘witnesses’ who run their own organisations, and are willing to share their journeys; visits to local successful social enterprises to see how they operate.
The programme is designed to empower individuals that have an idea for an enterprise that addresses social issues and disadvantage in their communities, by giving them the skills and finance to bring their idea to life.
Sally Heard, Chief Executive at Cornwall SSE, said, “We call in experts to share their knowledge in a variety of skills as well as Cornwall SSE graduates to share their own experience. As we do every year, we aim to empower all our students with the appropriate tools to thrive in today’s challenging commercial climate.”
This support for local talent fuelling social enterprise across Britain today has been made possible with an initial investment Lloyds Banking Group and match funder Cornwall Council, with additional funding of £6m from the Big Lottery Fund.
Anyone wanting further information can contact Cornwall SSE on 01208 871810, or e mail cornwall@sse.org.uk
Applicants can find out more information about the Lloyds Banking Group Social or apply by visiting yourideastartshere.co.uk
A new project to ‘free the business in you’ has been launched to help people aged between 18 and 24 living in the South West.
If you’re between 18 and 24 and got a great idea then Start-Up Loans offers financial support to help you turn it into reality. Amounts are flexible with a typical loan size of £2,500.
The £82.5 million national scheme was launched by the Government and Dragons’ Den star and successful businessman, James Caan, in the summer. It aims to help 30,000 new businesses get off the ground.
John Peters from SWIG, the company handing out the funding in the South West said: “We’re really excited about helping young people kick-start their business ideas with this funding.
“The South West is an area that encourages younger people to start their own businesses
“It’s a great way for people to do something exciting and that they enjoy everyday while living in a place they love.”
If you’ve not got a business plan don’t worry. SWIG will be able to put you in touch with someone in your area who can help you get everything together.
Other famous business people who have started businesses when they were young include Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, who was 19 when he started the social media site; Virgin boss Richard Branson started his first business at 16 and launched Virgin Records when he was 20; Karen Brady became managing director of Birmingham City when she was 23 after organising the deal to buy the club; and South West-based Dragons’ Den star, Deborah Meaden, who was 19 when she launched her first start-up.
For details contact SWIG on 01872 223883
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