About Us
* Shell LiveWIRE combines an online support service and awards programme for young entrepreneurs in the UK
* Shell LiveWIRE is one of Shell’s Social Investment Programmes
* Since it’s inception in 1982, Shell LiveWIRE has helped over 600,000 young people in the UK to explore starting their own business
* Shell LiveWIRE is now active in 24 countries, helping young people around the globe explore enterprise and entrepreneurship, and providing them with global networking opportunities
* Shell LiveWIRE offers an independent service with no costs or strings attached so everyone can benefit
What exactly does Shell LiveWIRE have to offer?
* Monthly £1,000 Grand Ideas Awards for 16-30yr olds in their first 12 months of trading with the most innovative new business ideas throughout the year
* Annual £10,000 Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 16-30yr olds who have been running their business for between 3-18 months.
* Discussion Forum where young entrepreneurs can get free help and advice from fellow Shell LiveWIRE members, business advisers and mentors
* Promote your business, give your Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) a boost and connect with other young entrepreneurs around the world through our international Social Network
* Access free tools, resources and guides on starting and running your own business in our Business Library
* News and reviews of interest to young entrepreneurs
* Watch video interviews, top tips, webcasts and how to guides in our Video Lounge
Why is Shell LiveWIRE different?
* It develops future entrepreneurs through a peer-led support service with user-generated content
* Largest bank of peer-reviewed information on enterprise for young people in UK
* Shell LiveWIRE is one of the only independent enterprise schemes across the UK
* Offers unconditional, fully-funded service with no costs or strings attached
* Support for everyone - but particularly those aged 16-30
* Helps young people around the globe explore enterprise and entrepreneurship, providing them with international reach and global networking opportunities
* One of the longest running youth enterprise schemes in the UK, promoting enterprise as a real career option since 1982
* Helps drive global economies through the championing of youth enterprise
Why does Shell fund Shell LiveWIRE?
* As part of Shell’s commitment to social responsibility, we want to ensure that we have a positive impact in the countries and communities in which we operate which go wider than direct business impacts
* We believe that Shell LiveWIRE and our other programmes will play an important role in the UK's ability to meet many of the most pressing challenges facing society - not least, to meet growing energy demand in sustainable ways
* Young entrepreneurs are vital to drive the future of the UK economy, and Shell wants to play it’s part in supporting them
Contact Details and Further Information
Address: Design Works Unit 15, William, Street, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0JP
Website: www.shell-livewire.org
Email: enquiries@shell-livewire.org
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00
