THE PRINCE’S SCOTTISH YOUTH BUSINESS TRUST Martin Ferry .

THE PRINCE’S SCOTTISH YOUTH BUSINESS TRUST

Martin Ferry

www.psybt.org.uk

The Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust (PSYBT)

is a charity and was launched in 1989.

The role of PSYBT is to provide essential finance

and professional support to 18-25 year olds in

Scotland, whoever they are and wherever they

come from, so that they can set up and run

their own businesses.

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Achievements to date in Scotland

• 11,400 young people.

• 10,800 businesses

• £36 million invested

• Estimated annual economic impact - £22million and 500 additional jobs

• Almost 800 volunteers across Scotland.

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How PSYBT help

• Provide loans of up to £5,000 and in some cases grants of up to £1,000.

• Provide funding to support growing businesses.

• Every business we support is given it’s own mentor for a minimum of two years.

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A little goes a long way…Glass by Kathryn

Kathryn used a Test Marketing Grant of £250 to develop a portfolio, take her products to a wider audience and produce leaflets and business cards to promote her business.

The grant allowed Kathryn to research her market and ensure the business had a future before starting the business full-time.

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Paul’s Quality Butchers

Paul thought buying the butcher’s shop he trained in as an apprentice was just a dream.

Securing funding had been almost impossible until he approached PSYBT.

He now owns 3 shops including a meat processing unit and a bakery. He employs 30 people.

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David Hughes - Volunteer

David Hughes has been mentoring Michael McCandlish of Premier Wash for 4 years.

Throughout this time Michael has faced many challenges with his business and David has been there to provide advice, support and act as a sounding board.

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Ardgowan Trout Fishery

St Andrew’s Golf Experience

Skerryvore – Ceilidh Band

The Duplets – Harpists

Britt Harcus - Illustrator

Winners of the 2010 John Connor Awards

For More Information

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