Before he set up his business “Pinegrove Leather” which creates bespoke leather cases, Rod was one of the 3.5 million people between the age of 50 and 64 out of work in the UK.
Redundancy and unemployment is a huge problem for the over 50 community; many of whom possess a wealth of skill and ambition, yet are turned away from employment because of their age. Rod’s story proves that self-employment is a fantastic and fulfilling option for people over the age of 50.
With help from The Prince’s Initiative, a charity set up by HRH The Prince of Wales, dedicated to helping business creation by the over 50 entrepreneur, Rod was supported through his self-employment journey.
Rod attended The Prince’s Initiative’s “Preparing to Run Your Own Business Course” in Leeds, which provided him with the tools to develop “Pinegrove Leather”.
Rod said, “Being made redundant seemed awful at the time. The Prince’s Initiative’s support has been truly invaluable. It’s great that self-employment for people over the age of 50 is being encouraged by this organisation and they are fantastic in helping over 50s turn their dream into a reality – helping them make the leap into self-employment with the skills necessary to succeed.”
Thanks to advice, support and his own tough Yorkshire spirit, Rod is proving that anyone over the age of 50 can work their way out of unemployment and create a brilliant business.
For more information about the UK wide courses that The Prince’s Initiative offers to the over 50 entrepreneur visit www.prime.org.uk/courses.
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