The future is not just bright, it's Epic.

Having worked with children and families for the best part of my life I can honestly say that in the UK we have a severe shortage of support services and opportunities available for young people.

Epic are changing this, as a programme of the Martin James Foundation they are helping young entrepreneurs in the UK launch businesses with the care and support of industry experts within the Martin James group of companies.

The Epic Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to work and learn from leaders across the Martin James Group who have pioneered in the creation of transformational VR and AR companies, excelled in learning and development, and Human Resource companies, as well as companies serving children, young people and families, mental health companies, finance based companies, as well as community base food companies and other local projects. This will give them a huge level of on tap support and guidance without disempowering the skills, energy and passion they will bring.

What are the Epic programmes?

• Young Business programme has been helping vulnerable and care experienced young people (16-25 year old) to develop skills in business management with a person centered holistic development plan that takes their business idea into a real business
• Ideas programme – is just what it says.?A programme aimed at those 14 and up who have a glimmer of an idea and they want to play with it.?Our creative workshop opportunity does just that – plays with ideas so that they can flourish into business.

How can you be involved?

If you are a 14 to 25 year old and have a world changing idea you can contact Epic and submit it here https://epicfuture.co.uk/join-us/

If you are an organisation and want to nominate a young person that may have a great idea and or want to support helping Epic develop young entrepreneurs in the UK you can contact the team here https://epicfuture.co.uk/join-us/

You can also donate to Epic here https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZE6EEZF9NLZSQ

'We have a duty to send the lift back down and bring others up, because there is room for everyone' - D Croft Martin James Foundation CEO

You can read more about some of the entrepreneurs and the projects and businesses they have launched on the Epic website. www.epicfuture.co.uk

EPIC is about Fearless Futures – inspiring others to be bold, kind and courageous in their ventures to be an entrepreneur.

I'm proud that along with FosterTalk I will be supporting and collaborating with Epic in 2022 to help bring this amazing service to more companies and young people across the West Midlands and eventually the UK.

https://epicfuture.co.uk/