In summer 2017, Impact Hub Bradford was commissioned by the City of Bradford to develop and deliver a workshop with groups of young people to identify their ambitions and encourage them to explore entrepreneurial pathways.
Overview
YOURBD – CONNECTING WITH YOUNG BRADFORDIANS
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Our impact so far
The cohort of young people ranging from 16-27 years old had a gender and ethnic composition representative of Bradford’s diversity.
The workshop opened with brief and some context for the purpose of the workshop from the city’s Economic Officer, notably that as the youngest city in the UK, the views of the young are vital to its future. The team set some grounds rules and encouraged an upbeat, inspiring tone driving an interactive and engaging exploration of Bradford’s future economy.
The workshop structure explored questions around…
- First Impressions of Bradford and the Economy.
- What Comes to Mind in seeing various images of Bradford.
- Create Your Ideal City, using various design materials.
Over the course of an afternoon, the cohort divided into four groups to design the city they wanted in the future. Ideas ranged from showcasing the city’s architectural beauty; wider options for shopping and entertainment; more youth and children’s activities; profiling the city’s natural beauty for visitors.
Some of the workshops proceedings were captured in a short film, documenting the conversations, tone and debate that went on through the day.
A number of Bradford organisations have come together as a consortium to represent the city in the Local Access Programme. Each bring a unique perspective and set of skills to the group, forming a diverse, agile and innovative team representing the city’s brightest communities.
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For the social enterprise ecosystem and the community and voluntary sectors, we know this will be a vital development.
On this page you can follow our participation in the Local Access Programme, learn about the composition of the team and partner organisations, download and read our publications, gain an understanding of the timeline of events and get in touch for further information.
What you receive
Social Investment
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Investment Readiness Grants
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Enterprise Development Support
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Impact Hub Bradford CIC
Key Fund
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Inspired Neighbourhoods
Airedale Enterprises
District Representation
Publications
Our journey through the Local Access Partnership has been marked by the publication of several proposals which summarise our thinking at various stages of progress. These publications are available to read or download by following the links below.
Team
The Local Access Programme required candidate cities to be sector-led, as such we convened a partnership which led the development of Bradford’s application and candidacy. Our cross-organisational team consisted of…
Kamran Rashid, CEO
Impact Hub Bradford CIC
Nasim Qureshi
Inspired Neighbourhoods CIC
Phil Witcherley
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Dave Thornett
Key Fund
Kate Hainsworth
Leeds Community Foundation
Shirley Congdon
University of Bradford
Hugh Rolo
Locality
Julia Brannigan
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Wendy Spencer
Airedale Enterprise Services
Steph Taylor
Leeds Community Foundation
Ian Westlake
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
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Who we're supporting
Greensville Trust
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Peoples Property Portfolio
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Keighley Creatives
Provides training and apprenticeship opportunities for disadvantaged people. They only work with BAME-led supply chains.
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If you’d like to stay in touch with our work on the Local Access Programme, you can follow our social media and subscribe to our newsletter. Alternatively, you get in touch below if you’d like to discuss the programme directly.
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