Case studies

Read about some of the young people who have set up in business with help from The Prince's Trust.

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  • Jonathan Chandringa
    Jonathan approached The Prince’s Trust for support with starting up his own business after becoming unemployed. He officially started trading in 2010.
  • Elizabeth Hinchcliffe
    At 17-years-old Elizabeth Hinchcliffe escaped an abusive relationship. She applied to The Prince's Trust Enterprise Programme and turned her business idea into a reality. Elizabeth now wants her story to inspire others to chase their dreams.
  • Craig Earley
    After multiple setbacks from an early age, Craig was determined to get back on track, contacting The Prince's Trust and its Enterprise Programme. Now he is running a successful business, enjoying what he is doing and looking forward to the future.
  • Kieran Gill
    As a single mother of a child with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and Asthma, Kieran found it challenging to work. Thanks to a loan and mentoring from The Prince's Trust, Kieran has developed a business which gives her the financial security she craved.
  • Rebecca Taylor
    Rebecca left school with no qualifications and after becoming pregnant, was made redundant from her job. The Trust offered her the support to get her ideas off the ground. She is now a successful, inspirational business woman with an expanding company.
  • Kathryn Sillince
    Following a challenging few years and lacking funding for her business idea, Kathryn was feeling despondent. The Enterprise Programme provided her with funding through a loan and the guidance to develop a thriving ethical leather accessories business.
  • Paul and Franz Roidl
    Paul and Franz, brothers from Balby, were both anxious about the prospect of staying unemployed. Through the Enterprise Programme they were given the chance and now run a successful café and catering service.
  • Alistair Hague
    Alistair had a good job and a happy marriage. Without warning, his life fell apart. With the help of the Enterprise Programme, through business guidance and a loan, Alistair has built up an ever growing business.
  • Rebecca Sykes
    After relationship and family problems, Rebecca was left feeling low with no support. While on the Enterprise Programme Rebecca adapted her photography business and has improved her self esteem, confidence and income dramatically.
  • Nick Charles
    With low self esteem and a struggling business the way forward was unclear. With the support of the Enterprise Programme Nick's business now provides him and his family with a regular income and he delivers speeches to Enterprise Programme participants.