COMPANY PROGRAMME FINALISTS

The final 14 teams represent thousands of young people aged 15-19 across the UK, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar who have participated in Company Programme this year.

East Midlands

Team: Recycled Time

Focusing on the reuse of old vinyl records and transforming them into new products, the team is dedicated to providing great customer service and fantastic quality products.

East of England

Team: Serenotey

A range of hand-designed, templated journals that will help you track the past, organise the present and plan for the future

Gibraltar

Team: The Ambient Project

Educating young children about the environment and how small changes in lifestyle actions can lead to a better future.

London

Team: Doodle Bloom

Doodle Bloom, plantable coloured pencils that are accompanied by a biodegradable plant pot. The team also have plans to expand into more stationary items

North East

Team: Bizzy Bee

A book that follows Bizzy Bee around the world in new and exciting adventures. The Bizzy Bee character raises awareness and gives ideas on the part we can play in combatting pollution and waste.

Northern Ireland

Team: Ragdogs

Unique handmade dog toys, made entirely from recycled materials

North West

Team: Green Bean

A multi-functional fidget toy with social benefits aimed to improve flexibility and dexterity.

Scotland

Team: Venture

A social enterprise with a Dementia Mitt, Knit Your Own Mitt Kit and an innovative Past Times game to help bring generations together and tackle social isolation.

South Central

Team: Bathe

Bath infusion tea bags inspired by influential women. Each tea bag contains epsom salts, natural dyes, oats, scented oils and dried plant leaves. Comes packaged with an information leaflet about the chosen woman.

South East

Team: YEP

Sustainable soundboard and a childre’s book on the environmental problem of plastic pollution “The Adventures of Fin”.

South West

Team: Balcarras

Sharing our passion for the environment with the younger generation through the use of our book ‘The Adventures of Ecocrew’, activities and digital presence.

Wales

Team: Archways

Archways “The Essentials” – scented flashcards to help learners of any age study more effectively using the powers of aromatherapy

West Midlands

Team: Athena

Developed ‘aMEgo’ a product which helps to improve mental well-being in children whilst helping parents become more in tune with their emotions. The team also hope to reduce stigma around mental health.

Yorkshire & Humber

Team: County Colour

Unique hand drawn colouring books aimed at children and adults which are designed to help develop tourism in Yorkshire and enhance people’s understanding of regional landmarks.