Maggie Thorne
Maggie has supported young people across
Prince’s Trust programmes during her five years as a
volunteer, providing business mentor support, awarding
development grants and delivering the Explore Enterprise
programme.
As a young person Maggie always had a passion
for sport, never considering herself as being
particularly 'academic'. However, encouraged by a supportive
colleague, Maggie’s career quickly took off and she worked her
way into management roles within the food industry.
Having someone to believe in her during her
career made a huge difference to Maggie and she decided
she wanted to be able to help others to achieve their
goals. Maggie found the opportunity to do this as a Prince’s
Trust volunteer.
During five years as a volunteer, Maggie finds
it hard to pinpoint one particular highlight but narrows it down to
watching her first client, a young photographer, progress to
run their own business and teach others at a local college.
Maggie's other highlights include completing a strenuous
45-mile Palace to Palace ride in aid of The Trust, seeing the
achievements of young people who have re-engaged with school at the
xl programme celebration days. Maggie has
also organised a Black Tie Gala, together with
a team of volunteers, to raise money for The Trust in
Yorkshire and the Humber.
Above all, during her work with Prince's Trust
young people, Maggie always enjoys:
the rewards of watching young people develop
and grow.