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 […]
Katie Buckingham – Programme Co-ordinator Katie Buckingham – Programme Co-ordinator Posted at 4th March 2020 in Our Team by Sarah Comments Off on Katie Buckingham – Programme Co-ordinator Katie supports our mentors and mentees throughout the year as well as delivering our Achieve Your Potential courses. Katie is the main contact for local primary schools and families of young people supported by PYT.
Rachel Beatton – Chair Rachel Beatton – Chair Posted at 4th March 2020 in Our Team by Sarah Comments Off on Rachel Beatton – Chair 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 […]
Anne Scott – Trustee Anne Scott – Trustee Posted at 4th March 2020 in Our Team by Sarah Comments Off on Anne Scott – Trustee Anne is a retired nurse with many years of experience working with children as a School Nurse in Tweeddale then as a Community Nurse Manager before working for SBC setting up Early Years Centres in four towns across the Borders. She feels very strongly that children flourish with the support of the family and the […]
Mark Blaik – Joint Secretary Mark Blaik – Joint Secretary Posted at 4th March 2020 in Our Team by Sarah Comments Off on Mark Blaik – Joint Secretary Mark joined the Board as Joint Secretary with Ross in 2018. Having worked for Girlguiding Scotland at Netherurd House, he worked with young people on a daily basis. Mark recently moved into a role as Business Development Manager for Evolution BPS based in Peebles. Having been brought up in Peeblesshire since Primary 1, and having […]
Ross Forrest – Joint Secretary Ross Forrest – Joint Secretary Posted at 4th March 2020 in Our Team by Sarah Comments Off on Ross Forrest – Joint Secretary Ross is currently a solicitor in Edinburgh, and joined PYT to act as Joint Secretary with Mark in 2018. Born and raised in Peebles, Ross still lives in the town. He was looking for opportunities to volunteer and help a local project. He heard about PYT from another Board member, who shared stories of the […]
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 – Vice Chair John O’Donnell – Vice Chair Posted at 4th March 2020 in Our Team by Sarah Comments Off on John O’Donnell – Vice Chair 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 […]
Campbell Wilson – Trustee Campbell Wilson – Trustee Posted at 4th March 2020 in Our Team by Sarah Comments Off on Campbell Wilson – Trustee As Rector of Peebles High School, PYT is delighted to have Campbell as a member of our Board of Trustees, where he brings a wealth of knowledge of experience of working with and supporting young people. He also ensures close links are maintained between PHS and PYT, working together to benefit young people and their […]