One Big Idea Competition
Do you have a big idea that could help you make your mark and change the lives of thousands?
The One Big Idea competition is your chance to design the next One product. The competition will focus on the 3Ps – People, Planet and Profit, and will provide a practical opportunity for teachers and learners to be engaged in social enterprise activity.
Young people will be asked to identify a problem in Malawi using resources provided and come up with a product that can be developed and sold. The winning idea will be produced and sold in selected Co-operative stores and 100% of Global Ethics’ profits from its sale will be donated to helping those most at need in Malawi.
Take part in this fantastic opportunity to change the lives of thousands of people.
Who are the Judges?
The One Big Idea judges include BBC TV’s Dragons’ Den Duncan Bannatyne and Doug Richard; Peter Marks Group Chief Executive of The Co-operative; award winning social entrepreneur Duncan Goose, founder of One Water and Lindsey McMurray Head of Equity Finance Royal Bank of Scotland.
When should I start thinking?
You can start thinking now! The competition will be launched on Social Enterprise Day (19 November) and you are encouraged to run a launch activity in your school or college to celebrate.
The deadline for entries is 12th February 2010.
Who can enter?
Anyone with a good idea can enter and there are also three categories for schools and colleges:
- Primary School - 11 or under
- Secondary School - 19 years or under
- Further Education Colleges - 19 years or under
- Non-education groups such youth clubs/organisations, scouts - 19 years or under
- Anyone over 19 years old e.g. individuals, companies, other organisations
Register now!
Register your interest and find out more please visit www.onebigidea.org.uk
Learning outcomes and curriculum links:
One Big Idea has been designed to be flexible for delivery in a wide range of contexts, but since the competition provides a great introduction to social enterprise, we particularly recommend the competition to students aged 11-14.
More information on curriculum links and PSHEE can be found on the One Big Idea Website and the Competition Guide contains further information.
Watch the video
Duncan Goose, founder of Global Ethics, explains what One Big Idea is all about
