We know that the football in South Africa might be a bit of a distraction at the moment, but we’ve also got one eye on next season as well – and the next opportunity for us to give away £10,000! It’s time for Umbro Industries to kick into gear again, as we look for the best ideas from you creative types in Greater Manchester. The Summer edition of our seasonal bursary is open for applications now, and you’ve got until July 30th to upload your ideas to our website.

Umbro Industries offers a helping hand to anyone with a great idea who’s looking for a financial boost to get the ball rolling. It’s open to anyone who lives or works in Greater Manchester, young or old, whatever your background. All you need to do is upload your idea to the Umbro Industries website, where you can also vote for your favourites. We’ll then pick a shortlist of submissions who will present their ideas to our team of expert panelists. They’ll then decide who gets the £10,000 prize.

It really couldn’t be simpler. We’ve had a real variety of winners – youthful music collectives, tough talking theatre and a reggae-themed tea party are just some of the six ideas to have been successful so far. So if you think you’ve got an idea that fits the bill, get over to the website and get your ideas in!