Launch It Trust

Launch It Trust Group of UK charities providing affordable workspaces & fully funded expert support to young people wanting to start & grow a business.🚀

Launch It, formerly known as The London Youth Support Trust (LYST), is a group of charities with the same mission: to empower young people to fulfil their potential by providing the workspace, mentoring and training needed to start a business. We channel our resources in to communities facing challenges to ensure all young people, aged 18 to 30, have an equal chance to start and grow successful businesses.

With nearly one million young people in the UK currently not in education, employment or training, the challenge is sign...
09/06/2026

With nearly one million young people in the UK currently not in education, employment or training, the challenge is significant but so is the opportunity to forge a different path.💪🚀
Whether through entrepreneurship, learning new skills, freelancing, volunteering, or building a side project, opportunities are often created by those willing to take initiative.
💯 Success rarely starts with perfect circumstances; it starts with the decision to act despite uncertainty. Tag or comment your favourite young founder or small/local business and let's keep opening doors for one another!

London Tech Week is here & so is the future of business! 🚀As London Tech Week brings together innovators, entrepreneurs ...
08/06/2026

London Tech Week is here & so is the future of business! 🚀
As London Tech Week brings together innovators, entrepreneurs and industry leaders, one message stands out: shaping the future of business through technology only works when opportunity is accessible to everyone. 💯
At Launch It, we see this every day. Entrepreneurship has the power to transform lives, create jobs and strengthen communities, but great ideas need the right foundations to grow.
Affordable workspace. Mentoring. Networks. Practical, hands-on support. These aren’t “nice to haves”; they’re essential for early-stage founders turning ambition into impact. ✨
As conversations across London Tech Week explore innovation, AI, and growth, we’re equally focused on ensuring the next wave of founders isn’t left behind, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds. Because when diverse founders thrive, we don’t just build more businesses, we unlock better ideas, stronger local economies and a more inclusive future.🙌🏽
💡 London Tech Week celebrates what’s possible. At Launch It, we’re here to help make it real. More about what we do at launchit.org.uk

Securing the right funding can be the difference between a good idea and a sustainable, growing social enterprise.💡That’...
08/06/2026

Securing the right funding can be the difference between a good idea and a sustainable, growing social enterprise.💡
That’s why as part of the Launch It Founder Finance Academy programme, we’re hosting a practical virtual masterclass on 17 June, 1–2pm with our very own development director, Laura Symmons, to help you better understand the funding landscape and develop the skills needed to access and manage funding effectively.💪🏽💯
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale your impact, you’ll gain valuable insights into finding opportunities, strengthening applications and building a fundraising approach that supports long-term success. Swipe to see the full session coverage!
🎟️ Take the next step towards growing your social enterprise with confidence. Sign up at launchit.org.uk/founderfinance now! 📈✨
🌐 Missed the past masterclasses? Head on over to the link above to access our Digital Resource Hub now!

Huge shoutout to two of Angel Yard’s newest Launch Iteers, Tobi & Kelly! 🎉After joining our recent Launch It Labs progra...
04/06/2026

Huge shoutout to two of Angel Yard’s newest Launch Iteers, Tobi & Kelly! 🎉
After joining our recent Launch It Labs programme, they’ve already secured a grant to help grow their business, , an online store bringing high-quality gaming and workspace accessories to people who want a setup that reflects their personality and style.⌨️✨
From premium desk mats and durable PBT keycaps to carefully curated aesthetic accessories, ShopGalactica’s mission is to help gamers and creators build inspiring spaces they love spending time in.👾
Beyond products, they’re also building a thriving community through ClubGalactica, their Discord hub where members can share setups, play together, exchange ideas, and connect with like-minded enthusiasts.💯
We’re looking forward to learning more about and supporting Tobi and Kelly’s journey, but in the meantime, please show your support and give them a follow! 🚀
🌐 Explore their products at shopgalactica.com now!

03/06/2026

Everyone and every business has a story and Hannah Quinn knows the power of telling one.🎥✨
As one of the new founders on the Launch It Stoke-on-Trent business incubation programme, Hannah is building VideoHQ, a video production company dedicated to creating authentic, people-focused content that helps organisations connect with their audiences.🙌🏽
In this reel, Hannah shares a glimpse into her entrepreneurial journey, what inspired her to start her own business and how she’s finding the experience of growing VideoHQ with support from the hub so far.
We’re delighted to be supporting ambitious young founders like Hannah as they take their businesses to new heights and we’re excited to see what the future holds for VideoHQ.🚀
🌐 Discover more about Hannah & her work at videohq.co.uk.
👉🏽 More about our hub at launchit.org.uk/stoke-on-trent. You can also email [email protected] about start-up support at the centre!

Last year, we had the pleasure of welcoming Rashed Mamun, CEO of Bangladesh Youth Enterprise Advice & Help Centre (BYEAH...
01/06/2026

Last year, we had the pleasure of welcoming Rashed Mamun, CEO of Bangladesh Youth Enterprise Advice & Help Centre (BYEAH), to Launch It as part of a learning exchange through our valued partner network, Youth Business International.🚀✨
His reflections remind us why sharing ideas and learning from one another is so important when it comes to supporting young people to start and grow businesses.
At Launch It, we see every day how much potential exists within the young founders we support. Turning that potential into sustainable businesses requires more than a programme; it takes strong partnerships, shared learning and organisations willing to invest in long-term pathways to self-employment.💪💯
The more people who see the ambition, creativity and resilience of the young entrepreneurs in our community, the stronger the ecosystem we can build around them. Collaboration remains at the heart of our work, and we’re grateful to the partners, supporters, and funders helping us expand opportunities for the next generation of founders.
🌐 Collaborate with us on initiatives that can help empower UK young founders needing support the most! Go to launchit.org.uk/partnerships or email [email protected] now!

We’re just a few days away from our next Founder Finance Academy Masterclass! Signed up yet?🚨💸Running a business means m...
28/05/2026

We’re just a few days away from our next Founder Finance Academy Masterclass! Signed up yet?🚨💸
Running a business means making smart money decisions every day and understanding your personal finances can make a huge difference to your confidence, stability and long-term goals. 📈✨
Join us on Wednesday, 03 Jun with our amazing partners at The Money Charity for an informative workshop on Personal Finance: Saving & Investing. Learn practical financial skills designed to help you feel more in control of your money and better prepared for the future.💯
In this Financial Wellbeing Workshop, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Build financial resilience
✅ Make your money go further
✅ Understand saving vs investing
✅ Navigate pensions & financial advice
✅ Access free & trusted support
The session will be led by Sian Haynes of The Money Charity, an organisation helping people from all walks of life take control of their finances, become financially capable and achieve financial wellbeing.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, this session will give you the tools to boost your financial confidence.📈
🎟️ SIGN UP TODAY: launchit.org.uk/founderfinance

We’re just a few days away from our next Founder Finance Academy Masterclass! Signed up yet?🚨💸Running a business means m...
28/05/2026

We’re just a few days away from our next Founder Finance Academy Masterclass! Signed up yet?🚨💸
Running a business means making smart money decisions every day and understanding your personal finances can make a huge difference to your confidence, stability and long-term goals. 📈✨
Join us on Wednesday, 03 Jun with our amazing partners at The Money Charity for an informative workshop on Personal Finance: Saving & Investing. Learn practical financial skills designed to help you feel more in control of your money and better prepared for the future.💯
In this Financial Wellbeing Workshop, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Build financial resilience
✅ Make your money go further
✅ Understand saving vs investing
✅ Navigate pensions & financial advice
✅ Access free & trusted support
The session will be led by Sian Haynes of The Money Charity, an organisation helping people from all walks of life take control of their finances, become financially capable and achieve financial wellbeing.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, this session will give you the tools to boost your financial confidence.📈
🎟️ SIGN UP TODAY: launchit.org.uk/founderfinance

27/05/2026

Huge shoutout to Courtney Wilson of Good Days PR! 👏🏽🚀
Earlier this year, Courtney took on our Launch It Labs Enfield 2-day business bootcamp, stepped up to the pitch fin and absolutely smashed it; earning grant funding to help kickstart his start-up journey!
From refining his ideas to confidently pitching his vision, Courtney showed exactly what can happen when passion meets opportunity.💯
Watch this reel to hear more about the work behind Good Days PR, Courtney’s future plans and what this win means for his next chapter! ✨
At Launch It, we’re proud to support young entrepreneurs like Courtney as they build confidence, grow their ideas and turn ambition into action.
🤝 Help us support more young people through start-up support initiatives like Launch It Labs and others. Go to launchit.org.uk/partnerships or email [email protected] now!

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