Helen Barrett Bright Ideas Awards 2023 winners
Take a look at our Helen Barrett Bright Ideas Award Winners from 2023!
The Helen Barrett Bright Ideas Awards are a chance for people with cystic fibrosis (CF) over the age of 18 to apply for a grant and expert mentoring to help them kick-start a new project or career. Take a look at our winners from 2023 and hear what they plan to do with their awards.
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Tammy's home education business
We chatted to Tammy, 44, from York, about her home education business – and the confidence boost winning a Helen Barrett Bright Idea Award has given her.
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Aiden's surf club
Aiden, 24, from Cornwall, tells us about his surf club, his love for the ocean, and his motivation to help others with learning disabilities.
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Sarah's knits
We asked Sarah, 39, from Godalming, about her independent yarn store, The Knit Lounge – and the adventures knitting has taken her on.
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Alex's jewellery
We chatted to Alex, 35, from Hertfordshire, about his jewellery business, taking a ‘bold leap’, and balancing work and health.
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Jenny's craft kits
We chatted to Jenny, 35, about her DIY craft kits – and how it combines her passion for crafting and history.
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Verity's puppets
Verity tells us all about her business making custom puppets, her passion for the world of fantasy, and the freedom working for herself gives her.
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Jack's play
Jack tells us about the inspiration behind his new play, how he’s learned to embrace his cystic fibrosis, and following his dreams to perform in the UK's number one physical theatre company.
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Amy's film and TV industry career
Amy successfully applied for a Helen Barrett Bright Ideas Award to help cover the cost of training and equipment she will need to continue to develop her promising career in the TV & Film industry.
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Cam's tattoo business
Cam successfully applied for a Helen Barrett Bright Ideas Award to purchase tattoo equipment in order to enable him to continue to build his career as a self-employed tattoo artist in Bristol.
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