Young people are being encouraged to develop their entrepreneurial skills and support a hospice charity.

Sobell House Hospice Charity has launched The Sobell Accumulator, a project aimed at secondary schools, colleges, and guiding and scouting groups across Oxfordshire.

The project will run from January 16 to May 22, 2025.

The initiative provides participating organisations with a seed fund of either £50 or £75, which young people will reinvest to raise money for Sobell House Hospice.

The fundraiser offers young people the chance to gain experience in managing money, fundraising, leadership, creativity, project management, and teamwork.

They will also have the opportunity to work with a business mentor and network with other participants and mentors.

Selected students from winning organisations will have the chance to go on air with Get Radio.

There are only 30 places available, and eight have already been taken up by organisations including Abingdon School, Abingdon & Witney College, The Cherwell School, Cheney School, and The Iffley Academy.

The deadline to register is December 2.

Activate Learning, one of the first to sign up, said: "Participating in the Sobell Accumulator is a fantastic opportunity for Activate Learning students to make a meaningful impact while developing their skills.

"This philanthropic project aims to raise funds for a local hospice that supports individuals with life-limiting illnesses.

"By participating, students will gain invaluable experience and face an ambitious challenge that complements their studies.

"Led by our Student Leadership Team, this initiative promises to be immensely rewarding, offering all students the chance to contribute to a noble cause and enhance their personal and professional growth."

The charity, established in 1976, provides comprehensive care to adults with life-limiting illnesses across Oxfordshire and supports their loved ones.

The hospice cares for more than 600 people at any given time, offering services at home, in its inpatient unit, within local hospitals, and through its Living Well service.

Sobell House Hospice focuses on enriching the lives of its patients, ensuring they have a better quality of life and more time to make memories with loved ones.

In addition to medical care, the hospice offers a wide range of services, catering to every person's psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.

Bereavement support is also provided to those who have lost a loved one.

Jointly funded by the NHS and the Sobell House Hospice Charity, the hospice raises around £4m each year to support the care it provides.

The hospice's vision is to offer high-quality end-of-life care to all in Oxfordshire.

Over the next five to 10 years, the hospice aims to build the infrastructure necessary to deliver more direct care, provide more education and training for health and social care professionals, and develop a network of carers and volunteers.