Enterprise programme for young people - UK

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Not yet trading, Trading 1–2 years · the whole UK

About the scheme

The King's Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 years who want to set up their own business in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Type of support

Finance, Loan, Expertise and advice

Business stage

Not yet trading, Trading 1–2 years

Size

0 to 9, 10 to 249, 250 to 500, Over 500

Where it applies

the whole UK

Industry

Agriculture and food, Business and finance, Construction, Education, Health, Hospitality and catering, IT, digital and creative, Manufacturing, Mining, Real estate, Science and technology, Service industries, Transport and distribution, Travel and leisure, Utilities, Wholesale and retail

Run by

BIST

Applications

as stated on the operator’s site on 22.10.2026. GOV.UK does not publish application dates.

Record updated

20.06.2025 — last edit of the GOV.UK page

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