Making Changes for Careers

02/09/2026

🚀 Our first workshop at Elevate Enterprise Hub!

Today marked an exciting milestone for MC4C, as we delivered our very first workshop from our new Elevate Hub, supporting two new members on their journey into self-employment.

A fantastic start to our new space, with practical support, guidance and advice to help turn their business ideas into reality. 💡

We’re looking forward to welcoming many more young entrepreneurs through the doors! 🙌



Charlene Porteous
Youth Enterprise Advisor
Hull City Council
Tel. 07952397532
Email: [email protected]
www.mc4c.co.uk

02/09/2026

We have officially moved! You will now find us within Elevate Hull, all workshops and appointments will be held here. If you have any questions please speak to a member of the team💙


Rebecca Pettman
Youth Enterprise & Micro Business Advisor
Hull City Council
Tel. 01482 613874
Email: [email protected]
www.mc4c.co.uk

02/09/2026

🚀 What does ENTREPRENEURSHIP mean to YOU?

Is it about building a business?

💡 Turning an idea into reality?
🌍 Creating opportunities?
🤝 Solving problems in your community?
🔥 Or simply having the courage to start?

There’s no single definition.

Your idea. Your journey. Your impact.

Tell us in the comments: **What does entrepreneurship mean to you? 👇

Let’s inspire each other and celebrate the people turning ideas into action.

📍 Entrepreneurship Thrives Here
🌍 Global Entrepreneurship Week in Hull

Check out these great opportunities for you to get involved in the week.

Celebrate. Connect. Create.



Charles Cracknell
Youth Enterprise and Micro Business Manager
Hull City Council
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mc4c.co.uk
YouTube: MC4C TV

29/08/2026

It's the final day of the NMTF national final in Stratford upon Avon for two of Making Changes for Careers Grant recipients - Chelsie of Donche Designs and Katie of Wags & Brushes!

We are very proud of you both making it to the final and how hard you have worked!

There is an online vote if our followers would like to participate for free! It's just a click!

https://app.sli.do/event/cWz4CrskB5Gn5ZFtgs9YrU/live/polls

Amanda Brockwell
Youth Enterprise and Micro Business Advisor
Hull City Council
Tel: 01482 615355
Email: [email protected]
www.mc4c.co.uk
YouTube: MC4C TV

27/08/2026

Calling all current and aspiring young entrepreneurs the deadline for the Badgers' Sett Enterprise Challenge that is open to enterprising young people in , and has been extended to Tuesday 22nd September.

If you are aged 18-29 section the winner will receive up to £1000 from The John Cracknell Youth Enterprise Bank This competition is open to young people that live in Hull, East Riding and Scarborough

Shortlisted candidates will compete against each other in early October and than the winners of each section will compete against each other in Global Entrepreneurship Week in Hull
in November to get the chance to double their winnings at an event at Elevate Hull

Application forms available via [email protected] or ask someone to send your contact details to me

Please C4DI The Freedom Centre Hull Invest East Yorkshire Yorkshire in Business Niche Education & Training, Hull Hull Training and Adult Education Giroscope Hull Hull College

Share this information with any young people and schools that you know might be interested in this competition.

Charles Cracknell
Youth Enterprise & Microbusiness Manager
Hull City Council
Website: www.mc4c.co.uk
YouTube: MC4C TV

27/08/2026

Introducing our Patron Adam Corbally who has supported enterprising young people in Hull for over 10 years.

We are delighted that Adam is always supporting enterprising young people and is back again in November for Global Entrepreneurship Week in Hull

Charles Cracknell
Youth Enterprise & Microbusiness Manager
Hull City Council
Email: [email protected]

26/08/2026

Molly-Rae Photography is currently on our programme and is opening her studio from 1st September. Please show your support and give her page a follow👏📸

Rebecca Pettman
Youth Enterprise & Micro Business Advisor
Hull City Council
Tel. 01482 613874
Email: [email protected]
www.mc4c.co.uk

26/08/2026

Pop along to end of summer fun day The Freedom Centre Hull

End of Summer Fun Day
Funded by
Book using the QR code or follow the link: https://eequ.org/book/end-of-summer-fun-day-with-the-freedom-centre-29969

24/08/2026

📌Countdown to the deadline on Friday!

Do you have a business/business idea that makes a difference in your community?

We would like you to apply for the Unity in Enterprise Competition, with a chance to pitch your business in just 3 minutes at our new youth enterprise hub on High Street in Hull, at Elevate!!

This is your opportunity to:
✅ Present your business idea to a panel of experienced business mentors
✅ Showcase how your business supports community cohesion
✅ Be in with a chance of winning £250
✅ Secure a spot to receive an award at the Global Entrepreneurship Awards evening in November

Deadline to apply: 3pm on 28th Aug 2026
Pitch event date: 11am till 2pm on the 4th September.

Amanda Brockwell
Youth Enterprise and Micro Business Advisor
Hull City Council
Tel: 01482 615355
Email: [email protected]
www.mc4c.co.uk
YouTube: MC4C TV