Case Studies

Ron Kitchin

PSYBT recently said goodbye to Ron Kitchin, a long standing volunteer who has supported the Trust in Fife for over a decade.  Ron joined the team of volunteers in 2001 as a business mentor and coached many young entrepreneurs on the PSYBT aftercare programme.  The local businessman continued to serve on funding panels until December 2011, serving on nearly 30 panels during his volunteering career. It’s a role that Ron has thoroughly enjoyed, he said “The outstanding strength shining through my time with PSYBT which stands the strength of time in all economic situations is without doubt the ‘Yes I can attitude’ which continues to prevail within young people today. With that attitude everything else required for a successful life and business has a sound foundation upon which to flourish”.
Committed to the social and business development of young people, Ron was also an active volunteer with The Prince’s Trust Scotland until 2010, during this time he was awarded Volunteer of the Year in both Scotland and the UK.
Ron’s not retiring from business completely though as he continues to support his son; successful Scot’s chef, Tom Kitchin develop his businesses, The Kitchin and Castle Terrace Restaurants in Edinburgh.