emda has taken on the role of 'coordinating the coordinators' across the East Midlands. Following on from Enterprise Week 2006 and listening to the feedback from partners, we know there is great enthusiasm for supporting youth enterprise.

In terms of demand for supporting young people who are thinking about enterprise, there are key groups that the Enterprise Week Champions support. They are:

We have a number of Enterprise Week Champions who will be happy to advise you. For further information contact Helen Rycroft on 0115 988 8494 or email enterprisingstreak@emd.org.uk

We believe that the arts have the power to transform lives and communities, and to create opportunities for people throughout the country. Our vision is to promote the arts at the heart of national life, reflecting England's rich and diverse cultural identity. We want people throughout England to experience arts activities of the highest quality.

We provide grants for individuals, arts organisations and other people who use the arts in their work. They are for arts-related activities that benefit people in England or that help artists and arts organisations in England to carry out their work. Your project must take place mainly in England.

Business Champions come from every sector, every size of business and from every part of the region. What they have in common is a desire to make a difference and to share their skills and knowledge for the benefit of others.

They are more than willing to speak at events, share expertise or help generally. Call for more information.