Youth Enterprise Week is five days of intensive workshops, mentorship, and community economics, designed by young people, for young people.
This year's programme focuses on three themes: building community wealth, understanding money and debt without shame, and creating things that matter. Each day includes workshops, a guest speaker from the community, and collaborative project work.
Programme outline
Monday 8 July, Community wealth What does it mean to build wealth for a community, not just yourself? We explore cooperative economics, the credit union, and what financial solidarity looks like in practice.
Tuesday 9 July, Enterprise lab Got an idea? We'll help you shape it. Practical sessions on starting something, from market stalls to social enterprises. No business jargon. No pitch decks.
Wednesday 10 July, Media & storytelling How do we tell our own stories? Workshops in photography, audio, and written storytelling, with a focus on narrative self-determination.
Thursday 11 July, Legal literacy Know your rights. Sessions on housing rights, employment rights, and what to do if you're stopped and searched. Led by young people who've been there.
Friday 12 July, Celebration & showcase Projects presented. Food shared. The week ends in community.
Who is it for?
Young people aged 14–25 living in or connected to Tower Hamlets and Hackney. Priority for young people not in employment, education, or training.
Free to attend. Lunch every day. Travel bursary available on request.