RBS Inspiring Enterprise has today announced the winners of the latest round of Youth Enterprise grant funding. Over 200 organisations submitted applications for funding to run programmes for young people, from which 12 winners have been selected across the UK.
The grant applications were submitted on-line and winners
were chosen by a judging panel which included a public vote, that more than
7,000 people took part in. The winners include a variety of programmes such as
access to training, mentoring and support, skills and knowledge development,
and building the skills necessary to start up and survive in business.
You can view the 12 winning organisations here.
Thom Kenrick, Head of Sustainability Programmes, RBS Group
said; "We are delighted to support 12 more organisations with this round
of Inspiring Youth Enterprise funding.
Once again we were hugely impressed by the depth and breadth of the
enterprise support that's available for the UK's young people. RBS is committed
to unlocking, supporting and nurturing entrepreneurial talent and we believe
these organisations will help us achieve that goal."
RBS Inspiring Youth Enterprise has been designed to
encourage more young people to explore enterprise, build their skills, start up
and succeed in business. RBS is making £500,000 of grants available every year
for the next three years. The grants will go to organisations who support young
people (13-30 year olds) through dedicated enterprise programmes.
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