YOUNG people on Exmoor could get a £3,000 boost to launch their own business.

The 2015 Pinnacle Award, organised by The Exmoor Society, is open to anyone aged 16 to 25 who lives, works or studies in the Greater Exmoor area.

Business ventures can be agriculture, forestry, conservation, horticulture, craft, tourism, or any outdoor land-based activity.

Applications for the funding close at the end of June. For more details call 01398 323335 or email info@exmoorsociety.com