Co- has established a Pay It Forward fund with the intention of encouraging and supporting young people in South London to get started in business.

How the fund will work

We are inviting sponsors to pay into the fund either in the form of cash monies or pro bono work. Once we have a £2,400 cash in the fund and £1,000 of pro bono work promised, Co- will launch a business plan competition for young people under 25 years old in South London.

Entrants will be invited to submit a business plan and a shortlist will be interviewed by a panel of local business owners.

The winner will receive the £2,000 in cash and £1,000 pro bono work. £400 will be reserved for expenses and a reception.

How to sponsor

We are inviting clients, suppliers and our network generally to contribute to the fund either in the form of a monthly payment or one-off contribution.

All contributions will be considered sponsorship. Contributions over £400 will be listed as main sponsors in marketing and all sponsors will be credited in the competition web pages.

The current fund is already almost half way to full sponsorship. To view the status of sponsorship in the fund visit the fund page.