What is the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank?
The Youth Enterprise Bank (YEB) is not just about giving financial support – we also offer practical help with developing your business idea.
John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank works with Making Changes for Careers (MC4C) a youth entrepreneurship programme.
It allocates grants to young people on that programme up to £500 for individuals or groups of young people who need finance to help make their idea happen, that live in Hull and the East Riding (More funding will be considered in exceptional circumstances). The idea should benefit other people or help the applicant develop an enterprising idea.
To-date over 1500 young people have benefited from this source of funding, so why not check out with us to see if you are eligible.
Success Stories
Georgia Wormald
Fairytale Face Paints Hull
Age started in business: 24
I have always been a creative and imaginative individual with a passion for art, completing my Art Foundation Diploma in 2016.
It wasn’t until I started performing for a friend’s princess business (Little Darling’s Princess Visits) that I started taking my face painting more seriously.
With the help of a family friend I was fortunate enough to be directed to Making Changes for Carers (MC4C) this is when my idea started to become a reality. I applied for a market test grant of £200 from the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank as well a £2000 grant from the Hull City Council Additional Restriction Grant funding scheme.
I am now face painting for amazing business’, working at large city events, and getting booked up for private parties. I have so many exciting things planned for the future, I am just getting started.
Sammy Gibson
Creations Galore and Beautilocks hair and beauty salon
Age started in business: 21
I started making little girls hair bows when I first had my little girl at 21 years old and got more and more creative making personalised clothing, frames and prints; whilst working in a high-end hair salon in Cottingham.
I heard about Making Changes for Carers by a lady who is a supporter of my business. I got in contact with Graham the business advisor. He got me my first grant of £200 from the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank, which kick started my wax melt and soap business alongside the personalised items which is known as Creations Galore.
I then won MC4C participant of the year award in 2021at the Global Entrepreneurship week award evening.
Ben Rainey
DJ/entertainment
Age started in business: 19
After getting funded by the John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank… my DJing career went from strength to strength. It helped me take the stress out of funding the start-up costs of equipment and meant that I could focus on developing my skills to become a Club Level DJ.
Within the last two years I have worked in some of the biggest clubs in the North East: mainly The Sugarmill and Revolution Bar in Hull, but I also have played guest DJ sets in Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield. I also got the opportunity of a main set at a festival in Driffield in front of 2,500 people which was an amazing experience
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How we can Help
John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank is for young people aged up to and including 21 years old. It offers grants of up to £500 for individuals or groups of young people who need finance to help make their idea happen.
Start up Funding
To-date over 1500 young people have benefited from this source of funding, so why not check out with us to see if you are eligible. Grants up to £500 available.
The Lee Creamer Club
The club provides young people with a place to meet and exchange skills, make contacts, share experiences, receive support and encourage each other to work through their business ideas
Hull and East Yorkshire Enterprise Partnership
The Hull and East Yorkshire Youth Enterprise Partnership is a well established public/private/community partnership set up to influence major partners in supporting Hull’s enterprising young people. It is committed to the shared vision of growing the City’s economy for the benefit of our young people and by working in partnership to create and facilitate opportunities to widen the entrepreneurial spirit of Hull.
Contact us
Got questions or ready to start a project? We’re all ears! Reach out to us today to discuss your ideas, schedule a consultation, or simply say hello. We can’t wait to hear from you!