Everybody has a ‘Bright Idea’ from time to time – whether it’s in the middle of the night, in the shower, or on holiday – when our brains relax a bit, the ideas flow. Most of us do absolutely nothing about it though. When the idea involves something you really know about – perhaps a [...]

Since the beginning of January, Bright Ideas Trust has brokered £137,000 in loan funding to young start-up businesses. The funding is via Start-Up Loans, a Government backed scheme which allows 18-30 year olds to access loans to get a small business started. The loan is further supported with mentoring by the delivery partner. Bright Ideas [...]

What’s your Bright Idea?

November 30th, 2012

“Calling all young entrepreneurs! What’s your Bright Idea? We want you to pitch your business, or business idea, to the world in 120 characters. Include your business name and what it does. Example: “Kigu is an ecommerce site which sells Japanese animal onesies that are lightweight, durable and fun to wear.” Make sure you include [...]

  Derrick Hunt, director of Cullens Clearances Ltd is welcomed to the Bright Ideas Trust Family. Cullens Clearances provides a service to householders and businesses by taking away unwanted clutter and recyclintg/upcycling/responsibly disposing of the items. Derrick understands the industry very well and has attended the Bright Ideas Trust workshops. With a modest investment from [...]

Investee Update

August 16th, 2012

So a little bit of news on the people we have invested in. We want to keep you updated on how well they are all doing, mostly because we like showing off about them! ROKA (London) ROKA is an eco-friendly, high end ladies fashion basics brand founded in 2010. ROKA inspirations come from music, life, [...]

Jargon PR is pleased to announce it is supporting London-based charity, Bright Ideas Trust, with an on-going UK public relations programme. Bright Ideas Trust provides a package of business support to 16-30 year olds in London who are currently not in employment, education or training or are from socially excluded groups and are looking to [...]

Shoppers in London are being urged to log on to the internet to help raise funds for a local good cause. Bright Ideas Trust have signed up with www.easyfundraising.org.uk, an innnovative website where thousands of people are raising money for charities every time they shop, By using easyfundraising to access over 2000 well known retailers, [...]

What’s your Bright Idea?

September 30th, 2010

Our CEO Tim and Chairman Paul have written a book encouraging those with good business ideas to begin the journey to starting their own business. The book is officially launched on the 30th September and you can order a copy now!