A TAUNTON teenager could win a £20,000 to help "change the world around them".
Young people aged 15 to 19 from the county town and across Cornwall and Devon with bright ideas for the communities are being encouraged to apply for the Bright Future Prize.
It's part of an initiative being run by Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT), the charity arm of the parent company that owns insurance firm Towergate, which has offices in Blackbrook Park Avenue.
Area director Michael Bailey said: "The charity is looking for 15 to 19-year-olds who are the next generation of community leaders, charity fundraisers, blue-sky thinkers or social activists.
"The Bright Future Prize is open to young people across the UK and Ireland who are passionate about, and actively working to make a difference in a community of their choice.
"Young people see the world differently, and their innovative ideas can help impact positive change for the future.
"It’s this ingenuity that ACT wants to support, opening up opportunities for young people who are already making positive waves in their communities.
"You could have a great idea for your own social enterprise supporting a charitable cause, you might have a community project in mind, maybe you want to raise money for a specific charity - or maybe you want to learn more and teach more about making a difference."
Applications for the Bright Future Prize are now open until May 21.
There are small grants alongside the £20,000 main prize available for the best ideas, and winners will get support to put them into motion.
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