Welcome to this blog that shows how enterprising the city of Hull's young people are. The blog will feature up-dates about the work of the Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership and its support for Global Entrepreneurship Week.
















Sunday 28 September 2014

Youth Enterprise Awards 2014 - Shortlist

Over 50 nominations for individuals and organisations have been submitted for the Hull Youth Enterprise Awards 2014.The awards are organised Hull City Council, in partnership with the John Cracknel Youth Enterprise Bank. This year’s awards winners will be announced by Diana Johnson MP in Global Entrepreneurship Week at the Guildhall in November.
1 The shortlisted nominations for most enterprising Primary School in Hull sponsored by St Stephens are Marfleet, Gillshill Primary, Victoria Dock Primary, Stockwell Primary School and Ainthorpe Primary.
2 The shortlisted nominations for most enterprising Secondary School in Hull sponsored by Culture Creativity Place are Malet Lambert, 14-16 College (Hull College), Hymers College, Archbishop Sentamu and Sirius Academy.
3 The shortlisted nominations for most enterprising Teacher in Hull sponsored by Cityworks are Stephen Logan of Malet Lambert School, Denham Kite of Victoria Dock School, Katrina Johnson of Archbishop Sentamu Academy Nikki Pearson of Stockwell Primary, Darren Storrer 14-16 College (Hull College),
4 The shortlisted nominations for the business/organisation that has done the most to promote enterprise in a sustainable way sponsored by John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank are KC, Engaging Education, Hull Daily Mail, For Entrepreneurs Only and Sangwin Group
5 The nominations for person that has done the most to support enterprise in Hull sponsored by Hull City Council are Maureen Foers, Janet Brumby, Mike Notarantonio, Stephen Logan and Nick Sangwin
6 The nominations for The Sheila Waudby Young Entrepreneur of Year sponsored by Hull City Council are Loui Fowler of Triple R Banners , Katie Norman of Labrascals, Josh Robinson, Louise Upfold, Evie Molloy,
7. The nominations for Teen Entrepreneur of Year sponsored by EYMS are Tyrone Harrison, Loui Fowler of Triple R Banners, Josh Robinson and Harry Hopkins
Thomas Arran, Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2013, said: 
"It was a great honour last year to be announced as Hull's Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

"I have enjoyed my year acting as ambassador for Hull going to both Buckingham Palace and Downing Street and hope to continue to do so in the future.

"I am pleased that this year over 50 individuals and organisations have received nominations and I look forward to the announcement of the well deserved winners in Global Entrepreneurship Week so they can get recognition for the enterprising work they do in the city and continue to act as ambassadors for the city.

"I am particularly pleased that this year there is a new award for Teen Entrepreneur."
Claire Young Patron Youth Enterprise Partnership, said:
"There is no doubt that Hull as a city has real commitment through Hull City Council and the Youth Enterprise Partnership to develop the enterprising skills of young people.
“It never ceases to amaze me how with the right support and encouragement young people are truly enterprising and whilst not all will go on to be entrepreneurs of the future they certainly will be more enterprising in their outlook and in the workplace.

"I know it will be a difficult choice but all nominations are winners and true ambassadors of Hull and Humberside."
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Royal visit to look at Hull’s approach to youth entrepreneurship

HRH The Duke of York, KG will be visiting Hull on Wednesday October 1 to encourage young people in the city to develop their enterprising ideas.

The Duke will hear more about the work of the Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership and its various groups, such as The John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, ‘Be Enterprising Group’ of teachers, Hull’s young entrepreneurs group and the £5 Blossom programme.

His Royal Highness will have the opportunity to meet pupils from Malet Lambert School, Sirius Academy and Gillshill Primary School, who will be developing an App of Hull’s new Enterprise Trail board game. The young entrepreneurs have previously presented to both Lord Young as part of his review into enterprise education and to Buckingham Palace. The Duke will also meet some of Hull's young entrepreneurs who are supporting enterprising pupils in schools.


The Duke takes an active interest in supporting and promoting youth entrepreneurship and was keen to meet some of Hull's enterprising young people following their visit to Buckingham Palace in June. The group of young entrepreneurs presented him with a copy of the Enterprise Trail board game that illustrates the support available to enterprising young people in the city.

The Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership with its various sub groups was launched in 2003. Comprising a group of more than 200 passionate individuals they have come together with the objective of motivating, educating, inspiring and supporting the development of both existing and new enterprises. Their primary aim is to develop an enterprise culture amongst young people through the use of the Big 13 Enterprise Skills and to help those that want to develop their enterprising idea.

Speaking as co-founder of the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, Maureen Foers OBE, said:

“We were delighted when The Duke expressed an interest in meeting us to find out more about what we are doing in this area.

“There has never been a more critical need for inspirational, positive and energetic teachers and entrepreneurs to work together to inspire young people to be more enterprising.

“We are very proud to have supported over 300 young people with grants and mentor support over the last 10 years.

Jane Disbery, Headteacher of Malet Lambert School, said:

"It will be an immense privilege to welcome His Royal Highness to Malet Lambert School.

“The school strongly supports the development of entrepreneurs, and believes that entrepreneurship is key to the development and growth of our region.

“We have nurtured a number of teen entrepreneurs such as the Green Queens, Loui Fowler and Harry Hopkins working with the wonderful people in the partnership who are always willing to support our pupils and other schools."

Ross Bennett of Engaging Education and Chair of Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership, said:

“We are delighted that His Royal Highness is taking the time and trouble to come and meet those involved in the Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership and the enterprising young people that we deliver activities and programmes to.

"We know The Duke is very knowledgeable about the youth enterprise agenda and has shown a particular interest in how young people get support across Yorkshire.

“We are pleased to receive support from other organisations, such as ‘Ready Unlimited’ from Rotherham, the University of Huddersfield who have an internationally recognised enterprise programme and the Nominet Trust, who he is working with on their joint iDEA programme to promote digital skills.”

Monday 1 September 2014

Engaging Education commissioned to support @GEW2014

In order to achieve another high profile campaign before and during Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership have appointed young entrepreneurs Engaging Education to lead on its campaign to promote the week because of its understanding of the aspirations of young people as well as its national reputation of being able to attract business support for young people’s projects and activities. Global Entrepreneurship Week is all about embracing innovation, imagination and creativity. It showcases enterprise, opening up new opportunities for young people across Hull, the UK and the world.

Councillor Martin Mancey said

“Now more than ever, we need fresh thinkers who spot opportunities, apply their talents and overcome obstacles to make their ideas happen, hence Hull gets fully behind this important week and engages with our young entrepreneurs. 

I believe that if we are to engage young people in the enterprise agenda it is essential that we know what they think and that in order to raise finance for the weeks activities in Hull I am pleased to see that the organisers have developed a high profile campaign to attract support through Engaging Education."

Johnny Wootton Director of Engaging Education  

"We are delighted to be appointed by the Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership to lead on their campaign to promote enterprise to the city’s young people during the week and in the run up to GEW 2014, and to lead on their campaign to attract high profile speakers and finance for the week whilst working with GH Events and Thomas Arran Photography.

We have already established a twitter account with over 1,000 followers and a new websitewww.gewhull.co.uk and have made contact with over 200 businesses in the City to seek their support.

Whether you're in education, business, the public sector or a charity, everyone should get involved in Global Entrepreneurship Week. It's about developing people's enterprise skills and helping them achieve their ambitions so I urge the City to get behind the Week of activities and if any one wishes to sponsor the week then please contact us now"

Hannah Crookes Vice Chair Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership

"I am pleased to see that the Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership has commissioned young entrepreneurs Engaging Education to raise the profile of Global Entrepreneurship Week in Hull amongst young people and the business community.

Global Entrepreneurship Week embraces big issues like innovating out of the recession, low carbon technologies and sustainable growth. It puts Hull at the heart of global exchange, global trade and builds a culture of global ambition in Hull and the Humber in particular and the UK in general."


Further Information - Contact Charles Cracknell 07990 510211 

A] Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership is made up of 60 private public and voluntary organisations set up to support the City's enterprising young people

B] GEW 2014 is taking place between 17th and the 21st November in Hull

C] Global Entrepreneurship Week is a worldwide movement of entrepreneurial people, which will see millions unleashing their ideas and turning them into reality.

D] Websites WWW.gewhull.co.uk  and www.gew.org.uk