Success Story
Hull-based Wild Intervention, a business that delivers all-encompassing support to young people aged 16 and over, has secured a loan from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II).
| Region/Nation | Yorkshire and Humber |
|---|---|
| Sector | Education |
| Programme | Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II |
| Partner |
The loan marks the first deal for NPIF II – BEF Smaller Loans in Hull and East Yorkshire, which is managed by Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II.
After leaving a career in the navy in 2016, Caine Wild set up Wild Intervention in 2020 with the aim of bringing the benefits of outdoor education to young people and to support children by providing safe, nurturing outdoor activity programmes to develop self-confidence, improve wellbeing and learn essential life skills. The company also provides Supported Living services to ages over 16, as well as alternative education and outreach services to young people both at primary and secondary age.
During the last year, Wild Intervention began working with young people who have been excluded from school by helping them complete their Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans. Wild Intervention will use the funding from NPIF II to develop an app, called Sapling, that can accurately store, monitor, and track each person’s progress through their EHC plan.
The funding will also help Wild Intervention free up cash flow to offer more community activities through the other arm of its business, Wild Opportunities. Wild Opportunities offers educational, employment, and community support, with discounted and free activities for young people's growth
Since launching in 2020, the business has grown rapidly and currently employs 64 members of staff who work directly with 48 young people.
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