Enterprise has a positive ripple effect on society’s capital structure so we encourage it where possible. From grass roots investment in local business, career engagement and partnering through education programmes and undertaking keynote speaking, we give creative or commercial support and advice on community projects. In particular we proud to have led the launch of our flagship project Junior Trader.
The Bayfield Capital annual Stock Market challenge started in 2008/9 and has engaged with hundreds of budding traders – many of whom have since started careers in financial services. Drawing on his career as an Analyst and Trader, a short series of lectures delivered by Marc provide a whistle-stop tour of companies, investment and career roles in The City, after which student teams simulate a share trading exercise.
The best traders are given direct access to work placements or behind the scenes visits to financial institutions. The programme is an engaging and lively introduction to investment, behavioural economics and careers in finance, and is open to all schools and universities to apply to participate in.
Contact dealing@bayfield-capital.com to discuss hosting your own share trading competition.
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Investment and Mentoring
Our can-do approach to new business support, investment and business launch has enabled young persons’ businesses to emerge – some fail, some succeed. From simple business plan review, critical introductions to seed investment and board level support, this approach helps enterprise happen in our areas of expertise or locality. We are proud of our entrepreneurial roots and keen to commit time or capital to enable enterprise. We have assisted launch several EIS, SEIS and crowd-funded businesses in retail, hospitality, leisure and even the wine business.
An ambitious new project that our Charitable Trust has seed-funded. Lights Up! aims to provide more diverse access to fringe theatre by linking community groups with local theatre companies to promote audience diversity and fill empty seats.
Disability or financial hardship should not prevent people enjoying the benefits and escapism of live community theatre and we are proud to be behind this initiative.
The following organisations or causes have received mentoring, consultancy or financial support and resource from our Foundation since 2006.
HOME. Forever Manchester, Manchester Business School Incubator, Manchester Grammar School, Altrincham Grammar School for Girls, Withington Girls School, Manchester High School for Girls, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Pro-Manchester, Childrens Adventure Farm Trust, University of Manchester Business School, Young Enterprise. Bolton Schools Division
Financial Times Education, Shares Magazine, Young Enterprise, Duke Of Edinburgh Award Scheme, National Childbirth Trust.
If you are interested in participating in any of our programmes or want to run a project past us, please get in touch.
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