News & Events

  • Dumfries & Galloway Annual Gathering

    PSYBT volunteers from throughout Dumfries and Galloway met for the annual PSYBT Gathering to network and enjoy presentations from PSYBT and local PSYBT supported business, Rachel Speedie of The Art Room.

    Regional Manager, Angela Booth gave an update on regional news and PSYBT’s plans in the coming months and Operations Support Manager, Lesley Scott spoke about national issues and answered questions on the new Online Aftercare System.

    Rachel, a local entrepreneur recently funded by the Trust told the audience about how her business is progressing and gave an interesting insight

  • PSYBT buisness features on TOWIE

    Lydia  Bright, star of ITV2 show The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) was spotted wearing clothes from PSYBT business Parma Vintage.  Owner, Gillian Chalmers supplied clothes that were worn by Lydia throughout the latest series of the show.  Lydia recently opened her vintage clothing shop, Bella Sorella in Essex.  Meanwhile, Gillian has been trading since 2008 from her shop in Gourock, selling clothes and accessories from the 20's through to the 80's.


     


    http://www.parmavintage.co.uk/

  • BT Awards 2012
    BT Scotland Young E-ntrepreneurs Awards 2012

    The annual BT Scotland Young E-ntrepreneurs Awards, which are organised by  PSYBT, seek to recognise visionary PSYBT entrepreneurs who have benefitted from BT Scotland funding and gone on to grow their businesses with the help of e-commerce.


    Inspired to set up their own business by the continuing lack of career prospects for graduates, Michael Brown (24) and his business partner Daniel Jones (24), established their online take-away service, http://www.scoffable.com in 2010 during their final year at Heriot Watt University.

  • Business Development in Focus at PSYBT Fife Gathering

    A group of young people who have set up their own business in Fife with assistance from PSYBT took part in The Fife Gathering at Rufflets Country House Hotel near St Andrews.  Together with their volunteer business mentors, who deliver the PSYBT aftercare programme of business support in Fife, they participated in discussions on business relationships and funding for growth.

  • Leading Scottish Youth Charities Join Forces
    Leading Scottish Youth Charities Join Forces

    Two of Scotland’s leading youth charities, the Prince’s Trust and the Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT), are to join forces to offer even more support to the country’s young people.


    Both organisations have a long and proud history of supporting Scotland’s young people.  The Prince’s Trust Scotland supports disadvantaged young people into education, training and employment, while PSYBT helps young people to start up and continue in business.

  • Could you qualify for Walpole Brands of Tomorrow 2012?

    Walpole is a non-profit-making organisation that furthers the interests of the British luxury industry by harnessing and sharing the collective knowledge, experience and resources of it's members.


    The Brands of Tomorrow competition is designed to mentor businesses within the luxury brands sector, allowing them to fulfil their potential with the help of experienced entrepreneurs. The chosen few will learn from CEOs and founders of businesses including Harrods, Smythson, Thomas Pink, McKinsey & Co and leading advisors and journalists.

  • Michael makes the Olympics!
    Michael makes the Olympics!

    Michael Smith always knew he wanted to pursue a sports career. While studying for a BSc Hons in Sports & Exercise Science from Stirling University, Michael worked part-time as a gym instructor, football/athletics coach and lifeguard. When he graduated in 2006, he started working for West Lothian Leisure as a gym instructor while completing an American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM) Health & Fitness Specialist qualification.

  • Alliance Trust Cateran YOMP
    Alliance Trust Cateran YOMP 2012

    Following the huge success of its debut in 2011, Lorraine Kelly launched a call for team entries and sub-sponsors for the Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp in 2012. Lorraine joined 5 soldiers in her home town of Dundee ahead of the 52 mile walk along the Cateran Trail which starts in Blairgowrie.


    Unlike other walking challenges, the Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp offers something for everyone, with Bronze (22 miles), Silver (36.5 miles) or Gold (52 miles) routes along the Cateran Trail which starts in Blairgowrie - there’s a challenge for everyone!

  • Fife enjoy Networking Opportunities
    Fife enjoy Networking Opportunities

    Fife’s only networking club for young people in business is proving popular with young entrepreneurs. The Elevator Club run by PSYBT met at Cluny Clays in November and was attended by 12 enterprising young people who have been supported to start up in business by PSYBT.

  • PSYBT Christmas Gift List
    PSYBT Christmas Gift List

    PSYBT are delighted to share our Christmas Shopping list with you.  We have lots of gift ideas from PSYBT supported busiensses and we hope you find some inspiration to kick start your Christmas shopping.  Enjoy!

Forthcoming Events

PSYBT Awards

Shoe designer Emily Lamb has been nominated for a Scottish Variety Award under the ‘Best new Scottish Artist or Designer’ category. Emily was funded by PSYBT in 2010 and her hand made shoes have been very well received by those in the fashion industry. After Graduating from Cordwainers, part of the London College of Fashion which specialises in footwear, she decided to launch her own collection, ensuring every creation was unique with their own original feature and pattern.