At just 24 years old, Kathryn is the founder of a successful promotions company providing a range of products that can be branded with clients’ logos - for which she was named Shropshire Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2008.
At just 24 years old, Kathryn is the founder of a successful promotions company providing a range of products that can be branded with clients’ logos - for which she was named Shropshire Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2008.
Caroline Sanders and Jo Hilton are co-founders of Hilton Sanders, a photography company aimed at creating pictures with personality and images with impact.
After a horrific accident changed Eyrca Freemantle life forever, she decided to take control and set up her own business.
After training as an actor, Andrew Fishwick decided to focus on producing innovative work for the theatre. In 2006 he founded independent production company The Fish Partnership.
This website matches up would-be learners and would-be teachers
Artist to the stars Jenny Irish has turned her own creative talents to helping young people find a voice. She leads a series of exciting and unusual initiatives combining art and technology: FreqOUT!
Private sector company, A4E, launched the 'improve lives quick, take a pic' competition.
The centre was recognised in the 2007 Enterprising Britain competition for its success in unlocking the creative entrepreneurial potential of young people from one of the most disadvantaged areas of the South West.
The Academy was recognised in the 2007 Enterprising Britain competition for its success in helping local people secure employment and set up businesses in creative industries such as film, dance, and music.
Ten years ago virtually no one could have imagined that one of the most underfunded and undervalued art forms could spark a cultural regeneration renaissance in one of the UK’s most disparate, diverse and deprived areas. But UKCCA, the leading agency for the carnival and creative arts in the UK, has achieved incredible results through its firm believe that carnival arts have the power to transform lives, raise attainment and reposition towns and cities.
Inspiring Story: Maria Q
Maria Q is a vocalist, vocal coach and music industry consultant, having worked with the likes of Lulu, Boy George, Coolio, M People and Victoria Beckham to name a few. She sings with critically acclaimed post-rock band Archive.
Matt co-founded ?What If! in 1992 with Dave Allan. Today ?What If! is the world’s largest independent innovation company, they have offices in Shanghai, London, Manchester and New York.
Rosie has established herself as a truly enterprising artist (whether she's painting a 10 foot guitar for Paul McCartney or a cow in the legendary cow parade).
Rubber Cheese’s success is built on hard work, real world experience and valuable contacts.
Tina Gharavi, born in Iran, produces films exploring issues of identity, migration and equality. Her work has been screened internationally at major film festivals and broadcast on television in the UK, the US and afar.
Inspiring Story: Frank PR
"Six months into my PR career as a 21-year-old graduate trainee at Lynne Franks PR, I remember finding myself speaking on behalf of a client. I was live on National BBC News in the capacity as ‘Official Spokesperson for BT’.
"We became friends at university and set up ikonami, a software company, in our respective bedrooms in 1999 because we thought that we could “do it better”.
Just So Films was set up by three young filmmakers excited by the potential of online video: "it's like the Wild West out there," they say. The people they have worked with range from Google to Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson.
Sixteen-year-old Sam Stern is currently studying for his A-levels and has already launched two acclaimed cookbooks aimed at teenagers.
