Search launched for teens in the Highlands with community-changing ideas for £20,000 prize
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Teens from across the Highlands with bright ideas for their communities are being encouraged to apply for a new £20,000 Bright Future Prize - to help them change the world around them for the better.
An initiative from Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT), the charity arm of the parent company that owns local insurance firm Towergate.
Stephen Boyd, regional managing director, explained: “Having joined the ACT board in 2021 as a representative, I’m delighted to showcase this new venture supporting young people and their aspirations for the good of the community.
“The charity is looking for 15-19-year olds who are the next generation of community leaders, charity fundraisers, blue-sky thinkers or social activists.
The Bright Future Prize is open to young people across the UK and Ireland who are passionate about, and actively working to make a
difference in a community of their choice.
He continued: “Young people see the world differently, and their innovative ideas can help impact positive change for the future. It’s this ingenuity that ACT wants to support, opening up opportunities for young people who are already making positive waves in their communities.
“You could have a great idea for your own social enterprise supporting a charitable cause, you might have a community project in mind, maybe you want to raise money for a specific charity - or maybe you want to learn more and teach more about making a difference”.
Applications for the Bright Future Prize are now open until May 21.
There are small grants alongside the £20,000 main prize available for the best ideas, and winners will get support to put them into motion.
To find out more and make an application visit https://www.ardonaghtrust.org/bright-future-prize.
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