She said: "It was special to come back as a judge and have my journey recognised, it reminded me how much support like this helped me get started. I think it meant a lot for the students to see someone closer to their age up there. It shows that the dreams they have might be closer than they think."

The students impressed the panel with ideas ranging from eco-friendly fashion brands to custom-planned Disney holidays. Judges praised their confidence, creativity, and dedication.

Hayley Allsopp, Vice Principal of Curriculum and Student Experience, added: “I was really impressed by every student. The hard work they had put in was clear in each of their presentations. They all had strong, unique ideas, and I cannot wait to see how their businesses grow!”

Interested in joining Futurepreneurs?

The Futurepreneurs programme is currently closed for this academic year, but will reopen in September, and we’d love to see you apply!

Lee Perks, Careers and Enterprise Team Leader who oversees Futurepreneurs, shares this advice for anyone considering joining: “The Futurepreneur programme gives students at Barnsley College, Barnsley Sixth Form College, and the University Centre the funding, guidance, and confidence to bring their business ideas to life. This year’s event proved that with the right support, anything is possible.”