About Peeblesshire Youth Trust

What We Do

Peeblesshire Youth Trust (PYT) supports 10-14 year olds across Tweeddale to build their confidence and self-esteem and to improve emotional wellbeing. Our vision is to nurture, support, engage and encourage these young people to feel valued and reach their aspirations. Our project began in 2009 when a local father asked for help to guide his son through the difficult transition years from primary to secondary. It was felt that a mentor figure in his life would be a perfect way to do this. It was soon realised that this boy couldn’t be the only young person requiring such support, and so PYT was born!

PYT Mission Statement

Peeblesshire Youth Trust will empower our community by providing a facility for support to young people and their families. We will develop confidence and resilience in our community by promoting participation and inclusion. At all times we will be helpful, approachable and non-judgemental.

Volunteers Required

 

We are always looking for enthusiastic adults from all walks of life who have a keen interest in helping children and families in their own community.

 

 

We need people to help us with:

Achieve Your Potential Programme for Primary 6’s

1:1 mentoring for young people between the ages of 10-14

Christmas Hamper deliveries

Sharing a skill/hobby

S6 Peer Mentors at Peebles High School for S1’s

You can download a volunteer application form 

Our Team

16th February 2023

Susan Brown – Trustee

Our Team

Susan Brown joined our Board of Trustees in 2022, bringing with her a wealth of experience in the voluntary sector from her years with organisations such as Peebles Scouts and Priorsford Parent Council, amongst others. Susan works...

4th March 2020

Sarah Keen – Programme Manager

Our Team

Sarah grew up in Peebles and has an extensive knowledge of the local community. She is a mother of four, with experience of working with, and for the benefit of, young people. Sarah aims to lead Peeblesshire Youth Trust to a long-term...

4th March 2020

Glyn Harris – Project Coordinator

Our Team

Glyn recently joined PYT as Project Coordinator, having worked for several years with another charity, Rookie Rockstars, to boost confidence and self-esteem in young people across the country. In his role with PYT, Glyn supports our...

4th March 2020

Rachel Beatton – Trustee

Our Team

Rachel moved to Peebles in 2010 and looked to become actively involved in the community. Her husband, Paul, became a mentor with PYT and with small children at home, Rachel volunteered to support with some office tasks. She quickly...

4th March 2020

Helen Garrison – Chair

Our Team

Helen got involved with PYT shortly after moving to Peebles in 2013 as a way to get to know her local community better, and she has been involved with the charity ever since, mainly as a mentor. Her career has centred around project...

4th March 2020

Emma Swanston – Secretary

Our Team

Before working for local company Evolution BPS as a Customer Service Coordinator, Emma was a nursery practitioner at a local nursery working with children aged 2-3. Emma has volunteered with Girlguiding from a young age and now runs...

4th March 2020

Martin Brown – Treasurer

Our Team

After 38 years with Bank of Scotland (22 of those in England), Martin returned to his home town to “retire”. With previous Board experience in the social care sector, Martin was pleased to accept the post of PYT Treasurer...

4th March 2020

John O’Donnell – Trustee

Our Team

John served the majority of his career in the banking industry and spent 27 years with the Scottish private bank, Adam and Co plc. He held various positions and served on the Board between 2003 and 2013. Having retired from the bank in...

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