Emma Musgrave – Christmas Hamper Co-ordinator Emma Musgrave – Christmas Hamper Co-ordinator Posted at 18th August 2022 in Our Team by Sarah Comments Off on Emma Musgrave – Christmas Hamper Co-ordinator Emma joined our team of volunteers to co-ordinate our Christmas Hamper programme in 2021.
Hayley Barnett – Christmas Hamper Co-ordinator Hayley Barnett – Christmas Hamper Co-ordinator Posted at 18th August 2022 in Our Team by Sarah Comments Off on Hayley Barnett – Christmas Hamper Co-ordinator Hayley joined our team of volunteers to co-ordinate our Christmas Hamper programme in 2021.
Sarah Keen – Programme Manager Sarah Keen – Programme Manager Posted at 4th March 2020 in Our Team by Sarah Comments Off on Sarah Keen – Programme Manager 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 sustainable future. She is very passionate about the work of PYT, and the […]
Glyn Harris – Project Coordinator Glyn Harris – Project Coordinator Posted at 4th March 2020 in Our Team by Sarah Comments Off on Glyn Harris – Project Coordinator 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 mentors and mentees throughout the year as well as delivering our Achieve Your Potential courses. Glyn is the main […]
Rachel Beatton – Trustee Rachel Beatton – Trustee Posted at 4th March 2020 in Our Team by Sarah Comments Off on Rachel Beatton – Trustee 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 realised what a contribution PYT makes to young people in the community and became more involved […]
Helen Garrison – Chair Helen Garrison – Chair Posted at 4th March 2020 in Our Team by Sarah Comments Off on Helen Garrison – Chair 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 management and communications and she has worked for organisations including the Department […]
Emma Swanston – Secretary Emma Swanston – Secretary Posted at 4th March 2020 in Our Team by Sarah Comments Off on Emma Swanston – Secretary 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 the 4th Peebles Brownie pack. Emma has a passion for helping young people achieve their potential and […]
Martin Brown – Treasurer Martin Brown – Treasurer Posted at 4th March 2020 in Our Team by Sarah Comments Off on Martin Brown – Treasurer 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 to help support the young people of Tweeddale.
John O’Donnell – Trustee John O’Donnell – Trustee Posted at 4th March 2020 in Our Team by Sarah Comments Off on John O’Donnell – Trustee 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 2013, John was Chairman of Stockan’s Oatcakes Ltd in 2013-14. He has […]
Eric Ward MBE JP – Trustee Eric Ward MBE JP – Trustee Posted at 4th March 2020 in Our Team by Sarah Comments Off on Eric Ward MBE JP – Trustee Eric is a Chartered Marketeer involved in many aspects of business and charitable organisations. Having been involved on the Youth Bench as a Magistrate, and with the Air League where he developed a programme to divert young people from criminality, PYT and the work done appealed to Eric in many ways. He is encouraged with […]