As the new academic term gets underway, schools, colleges, universities, councils and organisations across the UK and around the world are helping people develop digital skills for free with iDEA. The Duke of York Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award (iDEA) aspires… Read More
Our mission is ‘Education is Success’. This captures the sense of optimism and determination to succeed that permeates Westminster Academy. We aim to develop resilience in our students, and the ability to be tenacious in their quest to be the… Read More
iDEA The Duke of York Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, known as iDEA, aims to equip young people with digital and enterprise skills. Wherever they are – on the bus, in the library, at school or in their bedroom, people can… Read More
In September 1888, 16 boys started to attend lessons at a new school in a house just south of Newbury, which had been established by Mr A.H. Evans, a Master from Winchester College. The school quickly grew and soon established itself in… Read More
The Duke of York Young Champions Trophy, founded in 2001, is a highly rated international event. This unique tournament sees some of the world’s most talented male and female golfers battle it out in a 54 hole stroke play tournament.… Read More
Following the great success of Ladder for London, an initiative encouraging the capital’s businesses to take on young people and invest in their future. It is now time for companies in the Black Country to step up and help give… Read More
The Duke became Patron of Huddersfield University in July 2013 following the opening of the The Duke of York Young Entrepreneur Centre within the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre at the campus in May 2013.
The Duke became Patron of London Metropolitan University in April 2013 and supports its business start-up programme. In 2012, HRH opened the ‘Student Hatchery’: a space for the university’s students to receive intensive start-up training, mentoring and coaching. Visit Website
The Duke is Patron of The Peter Jones Foundation. They provide young people with the mind-set needed to succeed in setting up their own businesses or to shine in an established business. This is being achieved through Peter Jones Enterprise… Read More
Studio Schools aim to teach 14-19 year olds through enterprise projects and real work. Employers have repeatedly identified skills based education as a key focus for the current education system. The Studio School approach ensures student learning is rooted in… Read More
