Students’ pride over prize pitch
ENTERPRISING students behind a community business in Kinlochleven have said they are ‘very proud’ to have won last week’s Dragon’s Glen competition.
Kinlochlovin’, a non-profit-making social enterprise and charity set up two years ago in partnership with Kinlochleven High School, was announced as the winners of Lochaber Ideas Week’s Dragon’s Glen competition on Friday night – winning the £10,000 top prize.
The student-run enterprise fought off stiff competition from five other finalists after their business plan and pitch impressed the ‘dragons’.
Kinlochlovin’ chairwoman Anna McBride is a teacher at Kinlochleven High School and guides the pupils.
She said: ‘Going into the Dragon’s Glen was a daunting prospect but it was very exciting to compete alongside so many other people in Lochaber with fantastic business ideas.’
The group’s pitch successfully conveyed the group’s message of social justice, community spirit and the importance of investing in the talents and skills of young people.
Anna continued: ‘We were overwhelmed to be announced as the winners and it means a lot to so many young and adult volunteers who have committed a lot of time and effort over the last two years to make Kinlochlovin’ a success.
‘We hope the success of this development will enable us to provide more work placements for young people in Lochaber and sustainably ensure all young people have an educational experience that is rich in a wide range of skills and experiences.’