The Challenge: Children 1st will give you £100 to develop a business idea, create a product or establish a fundraising initiative.
The Goal: In 12 weeks you will grow your idea into £500, to help support children across Scotland.
Have you always wanted to create an exciting app, build a website, design your own sustainable clothing line or host a fundraising event? If so, we are here to support you!
We want to invest in you – tell us all about your idea, and we will work alongside you to make your idea into a reality. The money you raise will go directly into supporting our essential work with children across Scotland. Our suggested age range for this challenge is for anyone aged 16 and below.
How do I get involved?
The pack has all the information about the challenge and tells you how to get involved. The 3 steps are:
Step 1: Download your business plan here to complete and return for review.
Step 2: You will hear from the Children 1st team as to whether your proposal has been accepted or not.
Step 3: £100 will be transferred and you will have 12 weeks to complete your entrepreneurial challenge.
We’re ready to invest in you.
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Why should I take part?
Now more than ever, Scotland’s children and families need your support, as they face the additional stresses and challenges of recovering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing cost of living crisis. We will continue to be there providing practical and emotional support.
Your support allows us to keep striving to ensure children are safe, loved, well and together with their families.
How will Children 1st help?
We will be on hand to assist with any questions or support you need throughout your challenge.
If you have any questions at all or would like more information on how to take part please contact fundraising@children1st.org.uk.