Westminster Foundation

Strategic Partnership with the Westminster Foundation 

Young Enterprise and the Westminster Foundation are proud of their five-year strategic partnership, which launched in 2021. 

This transformational investment has enabled thousands of young people in Westminster, Chester and Cheshire West, and rural Lancashire to access Young Enterprise’s programmes — building the critical enterprise, financial, and employability skills they need to thrive. 

Through initiatives such as Company Programme and Innovation Studios, young people have gained hands-on experience of running businesses, solving real-world challenges, and developing essential skills like confidence, creativity, teamwork, and resilience. 

The partnership has also supported the professional development of teachers and school leaders, embedding enterprise and financial education into the curriculum and creating strong local networks to share best practice. This ensures the impact will continue beyond the life of the grant funding. 

“Young people have the resourcefulness and resilience, but they need the opportunity and support to make their contribution. I’m delighted that my foundation is partnering with Young Enterprise to help young people achieve that.” 
– The Duke of Westminster, Chair of the Westminster Foundation 

Together, Young Enterprise and the Westminster Foundation have opened doors to brighter futures, supporting young people to fulfil their potential and strengthening communities for years to come. 

 

If you’re a state primary or secondary school, or college in the priority areas (Westminster in London, Chester and Cheshire West, or areas within rural Lancashire) and you would be interested to learn more about the project, please contact Sally Hopkins, Young Enterprise Project Manager on 07841 880988 or sally.hopkins@y-e.org.uk. 

 

Pictured here are children from primary schools in Cheshire taking part in YE's Innovation Studios Challenge, set by the Westminster Foundation.