Enterprise Support
Hackney is the first ever Bright Ideas borough
Tim Campbell, the first winner of the Apprentice is working with Hackney Council to support enterprising young people in the borough with a good idea and a flair for business.
After working with Hackney-born entrepreneur, Alan Sugar, Tim has set up an organization, the Bright Ideas Trust, encouraging other young people to get into business. The Trust was launched in Hackney by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. Hackney is now working with the Bright Ideas Trust to be the first ever Bright Ideas Borough, an initiative to boost business and enterprise for young people in the Hackney area. Through the Bright Ideas Trust, young people can access practical help to harness their creativity and develop their talents.
If you are 16-30 years old and have a great idea for a profitable business with the commitment and enthusiasm to see your plan through to success, you could qualify for support. So, contact the Bright Ideas Trust and find out.
Did you know..?
Hackney has a proud history of entrepreneurship:
- Tescos began its life as a simple stall in a Hackney street market and
- Hackney is where Sir Alan Sugar, one of the country's best known successful entrepreneurs, started out in life.
- Sinclair Beecham, the co-founder of Prêt - a- Manger chose Hackney for his venture into the hotel businesses with the innovative Hoxton Hotel.
- And Peter Cruddas, reckoned by some to be the most successful person in the city was born in the borough.
Page updated: 30 Jun 2011
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