Village SOS
Does your village have a bright idea? Six successful villages will receive funding and work closely with an enterprising ‘village champion’ to get their businesses up and running.
Champion of champions
Do you have vision, charisma and a can-do attitude with a track record of running a successful organisation, enterprise or project? Apply to become a Village Champion on the BBC website.
What’s it all about?
Want to know more about Village SOS and how Make Your Mark is involved? Find out all about it.
Three cheers for Scarborough!
Did you know that Scarborough was crowned the most enterprising place in Europe at this year’s European Enterprise Awards? Scarborough is also reigning champion of the Enterprising Britain competition. Read Scarborough’s inspiring story.Are you a village with an idea?
If you live in a rural village with fewer than 3,000 people and your village has an idea for a new business that could bring energy and life back to your community, then Village SOS could be for you. Find out how your village can apply on the Big Lottery website.Get in touch
If you would like further information on how to apply to submit your village’s scheme or to become a village champion can be found at bbc.co.uk/villagesos.
BIG also have a Village SOS helpline for further information: 0844 8888677.
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