The UK's crowdfunding platform for under-18s

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Create your project, get verified by your teacher, and raise real money to launch your business — all before you turn 18.

School verified
Teacher mentored
Parent approved
Free to use
Demo mode — These are example projects to show how Futurepreneurs works. Create a real project
SIMPLE STEPS

From idea to funded in four steps

Your teacher and parents/guardians are with you every step of the way. No experience needed.

01

Create your project

Tell the world about your idea. Set your funding goal, plan milestones, and pick your teacher mentor.

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Step 01

Example: Maya's Candle Co

Funding goal

£200

Hand-poured soy candles made with love. Maya needs equipment and ingredients to take her candle hobby to the next level.

02

Get verified

Your teacher reviews your plan and gives the thumbs up. Then your parent/guardian gives consent — you are good to go.

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Step 02

Your checklist

Teacher reviewed your project
Parent/guardian gave consent
You're live!
03

Get funded

Share your project with the world. Watch the support roll in as people believe in your vision.

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Step 03

Watch it grow

£156 raised£200 goal

12 supporters so far — share with family, friends, and your school community!

04

Build it

Hit your milestones, draw down funds, and turn your idea into a real business.

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Step 04

Milestone by milestone

Ingredients£50APPROVED
Equipment£80APPROVED
Packaging£70PENDING
BUILT FOR SAFETY

Safety at every step

We built this platform specifically for young people. Every feature is designed with their protection in mind.

School-verified

Students sign up with their school email. Every project is checked and approved by a real teacher at their school before it goes live.

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  • Students sign up with their school email only
  • Every school on our verified list
  • A real teacher checks your project before it goes live
  • No personal information is shown publicly

Reviewed & mentored

Every project is reviewed by the Futurepreneurs team. Students can optionally add a teacher mentor for extra guidance and support.

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  • They review your project before it goes live
  • They approve every withdrawal request
  • Not sure how to ask a teacher? We'll help you prepare
  • Your mentor is there to guide you, not judge you

Parent/Guardian-approved

Parents and guardians give consent before any project goes live. They can see everything — funding progress, milestones, and how money is being spent.

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  • Nothing goes live without their consent
  • They see all funding activity in real time
  • They can view every drawdown request
  • Takes just 2 minutes to give consent
FOR EVERYONE

Built for the whole team

Young entrepreneurs, teachers, parents/guardians, and supporters — everyone has a role to play.

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Students

Turn your idea into reality

Create a project, set milestones, and raise funds for your business idea. Our team reviews everything and you can add a teacher mentor too.

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Teachers

Mentor the next generation

Guide your students through their projects. Help them manage funding, hit milestones, and learn real-world business skills.

Join as teacher
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Parents/Guardians

Support with confidence

Stay informed, track progress, and watch your child develop real entrepreneurial skills in a safe environment.

Join as parent/guardian
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Supporters

Believe in the future

Support young entrepreneurs and help them launch their first business. Every pound makes a difference.

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Community Fund

Support young entrepreneursacross the UK

Not sure which project to back? Contribute to the Community Fund and our team will distribute it to the students who need it most.

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Ready to start your
business journey?

Whether you want to bake cakes, build apps, or wash cars — your idea deserves a chance. Sign up and get started today.