The Accelerate programme supports young social entrepreneurs and social enterprises with a focus on supporting young people into employment, education, or enterprise. We want to help social enterprises to grow and thrive so that they can continue to play an important role in stimulating local economies and affecting social change.
We currently offer a 1-month mentoring-only programme to all eligible social entrepreneurs.
This programme offers a month of business mentoring, supporting you with:
Accelerate is supported by volunteers from a range of teams across EY and external organisations across the UK. Participants will receive support from:
Individuals who meet the below eligibility criteria can apply to the programme:
or
Plus, at least three of the following:
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