29 years of
SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE
And over 450 grants given out since 1991.
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Our Story
The South of Scotland Youth Awards scheme was established in 1991 by Gerard Henry who lived near Langholm, Scottish Borders. It achieved charitable status in 1999 under the chairmanship of Sir Christopher Collett.
Sir Christopher Colett was born in Langholm in 1931. He was the second son of Sir Charles Colett who was Lord Mayor of London between 1933 and 1934 before himself becoming Lord Mayor of London in 1989.
The Lord Mayor's 800th Anniversary Awards Trust works alongside the SSYAT donors and trustees, helping young people with their respective projects and expeditions. The Trustees would greatly appreciate further funding to secure the future work of the Trust.
Meet The Team
Lt. Col. Colin Hogg OBE
Chairman of SSYAT
Penny Scott
Secretary
Isobel Lafferty
Treasurer
Issy Chapman
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Polly Armstrong-Wilson
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