A YOUNG enterprise company from Stourport High School has won three awards at a national competition.

Shape won the entrepreneurship, sustainability and marketing awards for their shredded bank notes jewellery.

Nine schools competed across Herefordshire and Worcestershire with The Kings School, in Worcester, scooping the best company prize at the finals at County Hall.

Shape won £50 for the entrepreneurship award, supported by Worcestershire Ambassadors, £75 for the sustainability award, supported by Rupert Brakspear of Worcestershire County Council and £50 for the marketing award, supported by Stourport-based Thomas Vale Construction.

Wyre Forest Young Enterprise Manager Joy Willetts said: “I am very proud of their achievements this year and would also like to thank their teacher Cat Pearson because without her support this would not have been possible.”

More than 470 students aged 14 to 18 have taken part in the Young Enterprise Company Programme this year and set up a total of 34 businesses with help from local business volunteers, who help to mentor student companies.

Anyone who would like to be a local business volunteer can call 07960 056993 or email joy.willetts@y-e.org.uk