Changes to the Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge

The Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge named in honour of Ruth Badger International Business Guru and former BBC apprentice runner up has had 53 enquiries from young people seeking a share of £5,000 in prize money about the programme at the same time the organisers have decided following consultation with young people to introduce a new category for under 11's who are involved in Hull Ready enterprise programme thanks to sponsorship from Force-7 and have increased the entry age to 21 and under for those in formal or informal education that live in the City of Hull.


The winners of each section will get the chance to double their winnings during Global Entrepreneurship Week facing a panel chaired by Ruth Badger herself and representatives from Hull's business community. Further information about the competition is available from www.hullbadgers.co.uk. The competition closes on 22nd October

Maureen Foers OBE Chair of Hull Youth Enterprise Partnership said

"We are really pleased that we have had over 50 enquiries from young people about this competition clearly showing why Hull is an enterprising place, we are particularly pleased that we are able to have another prize of £500 ring fenced for the under 11's thanks to the support of Force-7

Phil Batty Managing Director of Force-7 said

"Force-7 were one of the first companies to get involved in Hull Ready's £5 Blossom Campaign and over the last year have been highly impressed how enterprising our primary school pupils so we decided to offer a prize of £500 for this section. We are also pleased that we have persuaded the organisers to increase the top age of entry to 21 so come on young people in Hull show how enterprising you are."

Further information

The Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge is a Dragons' Den style competition is for enterprising young people aged 21 or under, with the support of five organisations - Hull Training, The John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, Force-7, HWS Hosting and GH Events. The Badgers Sett Enterprise Challenge is named in honour of Ruth Badger, former BBC Apprentice Finalist and successful entrepreneur.

It is open to young people aged 21 or under, and has three age ranges - under 16's, 16-18 year olds and 19 to 21 year olds (up to 21 if you are in formal/informal education or training), individuals or groups may apply. You must be living in Hull and have an enterprising idea such as a new business idea, a co-operative, a community enterprise project or an enterprising school/college project.

rize money for the winners of each section is as follows:

Under 11: £500
16 and under section: £750

16-18 year old section: £1000

19 year old to 21 year olds section (up to 21 if you are in formal/informal education or training): £1500