Someone Helped
You Start.
Let's Help The Next Person.
The Wayland Start Fund exists to give young people the practical support they need to launch their first business. Funded by local journeys. Powered by local people. Built for local futures.
How it works
Three steps. Zero nonsense.
Every Journey Adds Up
For every ride completed by Wayland Private Hire, £1 goes directly into the fund. No corporate middlemen. Just local journeys building local futures.
Tell Us Your Idea
Got something you want to build? Apply with a few honest words about what you need. No fifty-page business plan. No pitch deck. Just you and your idea.
We Make It Happen
We provide the practical stuff that gets you from idea to reality. A website, tools, insurance, stock — whatever removes the first barrier.
What we fund
Small support.
Big difference.
Sometimes a few hundred pounds in the right place can change the direction of someone's life.
Websites
A professional web presence so customers can find you
Equipment
The physical tools you need to deliver your service
Software & Tools
Subscriptions, apps, and digital essentials
Insurance
Cover to operate legally and with confidence
Marketing
Flyers, cards, ads — whatever gets the word out
Startup Stock
Initial inventory so you can start trading today
Opportunity Shouldn't Depend On Luck.
We're seeing more young people struggle to find opportunities. Costs are rising. Starting a business feels harder than ever.
At the same time, incredible ideas are sitting on bedroom desks, kitchen tables and notebooks across our community.
The Wayland Start Fund exists to help those ideas become reality.
Community impact
Every journey makes a difference
Raised
Young Entrepreneurs Supported
Community Contributors
Updated in real-time as our community grows
Questions?
We've tried to answer the most common ones here.
Every journey completed through Wayland Private Hire contributes £1 to the fund. It's as simple as that. Local journeys, helping local futures.
No. We don't need a polished 50-page document. Just tell us your idea, what you need, and how it would help. That's enough to start the conversation.
No. The support we provide is a gift. There are no repayments, no interest, and no financial obligations attached.
Absolutely not. We take no equity, no shares, and no ownership of anything you build. Your business is yours.
Anyone aged 18-23 who lives locally and has a genuine business idea they want to get off the ground. We're looking for determination, not perfection.
The amount varies depending on what you need. We focus on practical support rather than handing over large sums. Sometimes a few hundred pounds in the right place can change everything.
Currently, the fund is for those aged 18-23. If you're under 18, keep developing your idea and apply when you're ready. We'll still be here.
Ready to get started?
If you're 18-23 with a business idea and the drive to make it happen, we'd love to hear from you.