PRINCE’S TRUST: THINKING ABOUT SETTING UP YOUR OWN BUSINESS?

Thinking about setting up your own business, or know someone who is? Prince's Trust can help you explore the world of enterprise, and support you to make it happen! We run Enterprise programmes regularly across the country, so get in touch if you are interested.

Explore Enterprise is a short 4 day programme for 18-30 year olds who are considering becoming self-employed to explore and test their ideas. At the end of the week you will have the opportunity to access financial assistance in the form of a loan or grant and practical assistance in the form of a business mentor who will help you for up to two years.

Support options on offer:          

• Business skills training and Business planning support;
• Potential start-up loan funding up to £4000 for a sole trader and up to £5000 for a partnership;
• In special circumstances grants up to £1,500;
• Up to 2 years support from a volunteer business mentor;
• Access to specialist support, including our free legal helpline;
• For those who start a business, access to a wide range of free and discounted products/services.

 We are running programmes regularly across the country, so get in touch if you are interested.

• Belfast: 15-18th April (Info session: 10th April) & 20th-24th May (Info session:15th May)
• Derry: 15th-18th April (Info session: 10th April)
• Newry: 22nd-25th  April (Info session: 17th April)
• Omagh: 13th-16th May (Info session 8th May)
• Ballymena: 13th-16th May (Info session: 8th May)
• Portadown: 28th-31st May (Info session: 22nd May)

To register, contact Sophie or Ann-Marie at Prince’s Trust on 028 90 89 5000 or email generaln@princes-trust.org.uk