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Support from the Prince’s Trust

The Prince’s Trust (formerly Youth Business Scotland) helps young people aged between 18-30 who want to start their own business.

Guide

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1. What you can get:

  • training and mentoring
  • support to help you write a business plan
  • support to apply for grants or a low-interest loan (£1000 to £5000).

2. You can apply if you:

  • are aged 18 to 30
  • have a business idea
  • are unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week.

3. You can’t apply if:

  • you’re on your gap year
  • you’ve graduated from an undergraduate degree less than six months ago
  • you have a postgraduate degree (like a MA or MSc) or a professional qualification.

The Prince’s Trust Scottish HQ is at The Prince’s Trust Wolfson Centre in Glasgow, and they also have training Centres in Dundee and Edinburgh.

For more information visit www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/support-starting-business or call 0800 842 842.

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