SKILLS & RESOURCES

Free app bringing thousands of entry-level opportunities in creative and digital industries into one place.

Free lessons on money, work and starting ideas.

Free digital and money skills sessions from Lloyds Bank, available online and in-branch.

Free digital and business skills courses.

Career platform helping people upskill with AI and find future-ready jobs.

Free courses to build skills in business, money and personal development.

Free computing education resources and clubs.

Free coding clubs and beginner projects for young people.

STEM resources and activities that support innovation and problem-solving.

Intro courses on starting a business and pitching ideas.

Short, accessible courses on business basics and leadership.

Startup resources, events and learning from Google.

Free training on social media marketing and ads.

Free courses on marketing, sales and customer service.

UK careers info, routes, salaries and skills advice.

Career ideas, pathways and skills content made for young people.

Framework and resources for essential skills like teamwork, creativity and leadership.

Support for under 25s on life, work, confidence and wellbeing.

Easy guides to budgeting, saving and money basics for young people.

Youth charity teaching money skills through workshops and resources.

UK financial education resources for schools and young people.

Youth leadership programmes and recognition that builds confidence and networks.

Cyber skills courses, camps and opportunities for young people.

UK platform helping students build money confidence with courses on budgeting, saving and financial planning.

London summit for 16-25s exploring entrepreneurship, AI and non-traditional career paths with creators and founders.

Run real business projects through school.

Team challenge to build and pitch a business idea.

Free digital tools and resources to build financial confidence and entrepreneurship skills.

Meet inspiring founders and employers through free school talks and events.

Free talks, work experience and opportunities for young people.

Build an app idea that solves a real problem, with school-friendly resources.

Events and programmes encouraging girls into STEM and future careers.

Build skills, confidence and a strong CV through challenges and volunteering.

Employer-led programmes supporting young people's skills and confidence.

Links schools with employers and career programmes in England.

Scottish youth info and opportunities, including money and careers content.

A small business challenge where young people create a mini-venture with £5.

Youth charity with programmes, resources and local partners.

University-based centre supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs.

UK youth development programme building confidence, leadership and future skills.

UK charity connecting girls with mentors to build confidence, ambition and skills.

UK platform connecting young people with flexible freelance tasks in digital, tutoring, music and more.

A national festival celebrating girls' confidence, creativity and ambition through workshops, talks and live events for families and schools.

UK programme teaching young people about money management, saving and financial confidence through interactive workshops.

Community empowering girls to be bold, confident and ambitious through events, content and mentorship.

UK platform helping young people discover and compare apprenticeship opportunities across industries. Great for exploring career paths beyond university.

Career matching platform for young people. Create one profile, get personalised job matches and real feedback on applications.

Fun, fast-paced videos and podcast exploring weird and wonderful jobs of the future. Great for sparking curiosity about careers kids never knew existed.

Inspirational interviews with diverse UK entrepreneurs and career role models. Brilliant for showing teens what's possible beyond traditional career paths.

Official channel of Young Enterprise, the UK's leading enterprise education charity. Features student business challenge content, tips and success stories.

Stories of young people aged 11–30 who've been supported to start businesses, find work or change their lives. Real, diverse, UK-based stories.

Startup advice, founder stories and business tips from Virgin's startup programme. Great practical content for aspiring entrepreneurs.

UK-based financial educator with millions of subscribers. Plain-English content on money, investing and entrepreneurship for young people.

Non-profit dedicated to advancing women in finance and investment. Resources, programmes and inspiration for young women interested in business and investing.

Instagram account sharing real stories, tips and inspiration from female founders. Great for quick daily motivation and seeing what's possible.

YouTube channel inspiring young people to 'flip' their mindset and pursue entrepreneurship. Engaging videos covering business ideas, motivation and real founder journeys.

Instagram account packed with practical tips, CV advice and career guidance for young people entering the UK job market.

Podcast featuring interviews with young founders. Honest conversations about the realities of starting a business young.

Written for young readers by UK journalist Matthew Syed. Explores growth mindset, courage and unconventional thinking. Ideal for 10–15 year olds.

Children's workbook by viral entrepreneur Simon Squibb. Helps kids dream big, map out what they love and build confidence through inspiring stories and journal pages.

Design logos, posters, social posts and pitch decks without being a designer.

Quick graphics and videos using ready-made templates.

Design websites or app screens and see how they would look before building.

Edit videos for TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels.

Free high-quality photos you can legally use for projects.

Build simple apps or tools using AI without coding.

Drag-and-drop website builder with templates.

Professional-looking websites and blogs.

Create a simple one-page website in minutes.

Create an online shop and sell products or downloads.

Sell handmade, creative or digital products.

Sell fashion and resell items socially.

Sell digital products like templates, art or guides.

Get tips, memberships and sell small digital products.

Build a membership for supporters who pay monthly.

Sell digital products, subscriptions and print-on-demand items.

Resell items and learn simple trading basics.

Sell items online (great for learning listings, pricing and service).

Sell locally and test demand quickly (with adult support).

Print-on-demand for t-shirts, tote bags and merch (no stock).

Print-on-demand supplier marketplace (compare products and prices).

Print-on-demand with global shipping options.

Shipping guidance and options for small sellers in the UK.

Low-cost parcel delivery options for small businesses.

Compare parcel couriers and prices in the UK.

Accept online payments safely.

Process card payments for websites.

Take card payments in person with a reader.

Business account options (useful when you're 18+).

Business banking tools and budgeting features.

Simple accounting for freelancers and small businesses.

UK guidance on money, budgeting and debt (trusted, practical).

Plan ideas, track tasks and organise projects.

Visual task boards to manage work.

Docs, spreadsheets and collaboration tools.

Plan content and tasks on a calendar that links to your projects.

Let customers book time with you (great for services).

A spreadsheet-database for organising customers, orders and content.

Automate boring tasks (e.g. form → spreadsheet → email).

Build automations and workflows visually.

Plan and schedule social posts across platforms.

Plan and schedule Instagram/TikTok content and track performance.

One link that holds your shop, socials and website.

Link-in-bio with creator tools and mini pages.

Customer support tools if you start getting lots of messages.

Live chat for websites to answer customer questions faster.

Help with ideas, writing, planning and pitch practice.

AI assistant for writing, analysis, research and creative projects.

Research questions and explain topics clearly.

Improve spelling, grammar and clarity.

See what people search for to test demand.

Find real questions people ask online (great for content ideas).

Keyword ideas and simple SEO audits.

Track website visitors and what content works best.

Check how your site appears on Google and improve search visibility.

Make beautiful surveys and signup forms.

Simple free forms for pre-orders, signups and feedback.

Create quizzes and interactive games (great for workshops or edu products).

Mentoring, training and funding to start a business.

Funding and help for social enterprise ideas.

Government-backed loans to start a business.

Free workshops, space and resources.

Understand social enterprise and ethical business models in the UK.

A consumer movement shining a light on brilliant brands built by women – discover, support and champion female-founded businesses.

Learn trademarks, copyright and how to protect your ideas and brand.

Free workshops, mentoring and market research tools.

Official guidance on self-employment and what you need to do.

Official guide to companies, responsibilities and filings.

Clear guidance on consumer rights and basic legal issues.

Help understanding data protection and privacy (important for websites).

Understand tax basics if you start earning money from a business.

Official steps for starting a business in the UK.