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In a commendable move towards community engagement and philanthropy, Lewis Benson from Crown Wealth Management, based in Shrewsbury, has recently assumed the role of an Ambassador for Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST) where he is volunteering his time and knowledge to support the charity. SYST is a registered charity located in Telford, Shropshire, dedicated to […]

Shropshire Youth Support Trust are now delivering a new community experience programme funded by NCS (National Citizen Service) that will support young people across Telford & Wrekin over the next 2 years. The grant is part of a significant £20m funding package that NCS Trust have awarded to organisations across England for the delivery of community-based […]

Role Description: Volunteer Ambassador for Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST) Location: SYST is based in Telford, Shropshire, UK About Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST): Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST) is a registered Charity that provides a wide range of support for young people aged between 16 – 30 years who are not in education, employment, […]

Empowering Shropshire’s Youth Through Photography: SYST’s Free Training Sessions In the heart of Shropshire, a charitable organization is making strides to support young individuals who find themselves outside the realms of education, employment, or training. The Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST), based in Telford, is breaking down barriers and offering an exciting opportunity for young […]

ASYSTED Business The High Carrot will be selling at not one but TWO Telford Fayres! The first Fayre will take place on the 30th September at 12:00 in St Johns Village Hall. The second Fayre will take place on the 7th of October at 11:00 in The Wakes.  We highly encourage you to attend! To […]

ASYSTED Business Fluff-N-Buff currently has a Halloween offer for October.  This is for a limited time only so please get in touch with Beth on 07932636761.

ASYSTED Business Mindless Doodles has openings for young people to learn all about arts and crafts! This is coming up just in time for Halloween so why not pop down to the center and sign up today! 

In the heart of Shropshire, a remarkable tale of talent and transformation is taking place. Lewis Jenkins, a young beneficiary of Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST) has recently created a new brand identity with his mentor, for a local alliance that is ‘Unlocking Potential in Telford & Wrekin’ The alliance stands as a beacon of […]

Hi, I’m Alex, I’m a Wardrobe Assistant in theatre, and run an embroidery business, and this is a little bit of my journey so far! I’ve always loved being creative and working with my hands, and through scouting and being involved in their annual Gang Shows, I quickly figured out I wanted to pursue a […]

Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST) is taking a bold step towards engaging and empowering the region’s young population by introducing a new Parkour activity in Telford Town Park. Aimed specifically at young individuals aged 16 to 30 who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET), this initiative seeks to provide an opportunity for personal […]

We have created a new dedicated space at Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST) which is designed to cater to young people aged 16-30 who find themselves not in employment, education, or training. At SYST, we believe in providing a safe and inclusive environment where every young individual has access to the support they need to […]

Kerry Rowley, the business manager at Shropshire Youth Support Trust, and Emma Woodhouse,of Walker Health and Safety services, both hailing from Telford, will take on an exhilaratingchallenge soon on the 24th of August 2023, a tandem parachute jump in Whitchurch, Shropshire.Their courage and determination will not only fulfil their personal dreams but also contribute to […]

Thank you for supporting SYST! From Monday 17th July 2023 for 4 weeks, Yankee Candle Telford are holding a raffle in store with a prize donated by them worth over £80 of their products! When you are in Telford shopping centre please call in and buy a raffle ticket or two which will be supporting […]

Telford based hairdresser, Eliz Chausheva, has been announced as a finalist at the Official UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2024 in the category of ‘Best for Blonde’. The prestigious awards ceremony celebrates the best hair and beauty professionals from across the UK, and is well attended by over 300 guests per year. Eliz says “It’s […]

Art has the power to inspire, uplift, and transform lives. It can provide a creative outlet, boost self-confidence, and offer a pathway to personal growth. In the heart of Shropshire, an extraordinary artist, Jacob Gourley, has been making a significant impact by supporting the Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST) through his remarkable charcoal drawing classes. […]

We are delighted to announce the promotion of Kerry Rowley to the newly established position of Business Manager at Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST). This promotion reflects Kerry’s exceptional dedication and invaluable contributions as the former Admin Manager at SYST. With this new role, Kerry will play a vital role in driving the organisation forward […]

A massive welldone to ASYSTED business Eliz Hair & Beauty. Eliz Chuasheva who started her business in Telford offers her clients excellent customer service, great products, high-quality hairdressing, beauty skills and unique colouring techniques. Speaking about receiving this certificate of recognition Eliz says “Everyone who has been so supportive through my education and helped me to […]

Amy Hill was captured with Katie Morris from Morris & Company, one of the Asystors for Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST), who presented her Certificate of Recognition from the charity which supports young people with their business ventures. The Asystors are a group of Shropshire businesses committed to helping young people to kick start their […]

Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST) has received a grant of £48,000 from Nationwide Building Society as part of their Community Grants programme, which brings their members and colleagues together to help tackle the housing crisis. The funding will enable Shropshire Youth Support Trust to fund a Full-time Project Co-ordinator and Full-time Youth Development Lead, which […]

Congratulations to Harry Matthews for his most recent publication “Awaken in Seascape”  available to purchase now on AMAZON and further congratulations for his recent magazine feature. Voraka Magazine – Download/Order The Latest Issue Harry is a published poet and artist. His portfolio can be found on his website  here: www.HarryArtGallery.com

In an inspiring display of community spirit, the Telford Junior Youth Football League has pledged its support to the Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST), a local charity dedicated to empowering young people in Shropshire. The Telford Junior Youth Football League has long been a pillar of the local community, nurturing talent and instilling values of […]

We currently have an opportunity for supporting young people aged 16-24 into 30hrs of volunteering linked to physical activity/wellbeing. We are working with Energize to get young people into these opportunities. The actual activity would need to be linked to physical activity/wellbeing, for example supporting marketing/comms for an event that includes an activity. Some of […]

Thursday 1st June (10am – 3pm) All levels are welcome to this podcasting workshop aimed at 14-18-year-olds. Join Mark Woodyatt from the Mark and Me Podcast to develop skills in recording, producing and editing your very own podcast by the time you leave! There will even be a chance to assist with sound recording at […]

ASYSTED Business ‘ESP Media Warrior‘ is helping organise and put on a fundraiser for guide dogs in aid of Guide Dogs UK. ESP Media Warrior is helmed by visually impaired photographer, Romilly Esp. The event is being held on Saturday 20th May 2023 from 08:00-16:00 at Chambers Harley. The suggested donation is £5 per dog.

Get ready for a heartfelt and eye-opening chat with Richard Nuttall, the guy behind Shropshire Youth Support Trust. We dive deep into what it takes to run a charity that’s all about helping young folks in Shropshire find their way in the job market or kickstart their own businesses. Richard spills the beans on the […]

LyfBar, a Shropshire-based small business, has recently been named the winner of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Young Entrepreneur of The Year Award for the whole of West Midlands. This is a fantastic achievement for the business, and it highlights the hard work and dedication of its owners, Alex Archibald and Bethany Tomlinson. The […]

Jacob Gourley, an award-winning painter, has shown his support for the Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST) by providing them with an opportunity to put on an Oil Painting Masterclass for their Safer Stronger Communities project. The 6-week workshop was beneficial for the young beneficiaries of SYST and allowed them to learn and develop new skills […]

The Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST) recently attended The Apprentice Show, which took place at the International Centre in Telford. This was a fantastic opportunity for the charity to engage with young people and inform them about the work that they do. At the event, SYST had the chance to speak to lots of young […]

Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST) recently hosted a highly successful event at the Flaxmill in Shrewsbury, which celebrated the charity’s achievements over the past year and outlined its plans for the future.  The event was held in the Turned Wood Cafe and attracted over 50 guests, including local people, businesses, SYST staff, and volunteers. The […]

My Workwear, a leading workwear supplier based in Telford, has recently announced its support for the Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST) a charity that provides guidance and support to young people in the county. As part of its support, My Workwear will be providing complimentary branded clothing for the SYST team to wear, helping to […]

We are hugely proud of our Shropshire Youth Support Trust team today, as we were presented to HRH the Queen Consort on her visit to Telford. The whole event was fabulous and seeing *such* incredible organisations made us realise that we live in a very special corner of the country indeed. Thanks to our CEO […]

Seminar: Why Business Owners Are Losing Sleep: The Ultimate Prescription To Fix It The seminar teaches (and entertains) business owners to grow and protect their business using both coaching and financial techniques The ideal audience: Limited Company directors, self-employed, partners and aspiring partners  Presenters: Jack Fallows – Financial Adviser from Herald Wealth Management, based in […]

International Women’s Day is an important day to celebrate the achievements of women, and also to recognise the challenges they still face in achieving gender equity. The #EmbraceEquity campaign theme is particularly relevant, as it highlights the need for everyone to come together and work towards creating a more equitable world for women. Charities can […]

Project information and criteriaThe initiative aims to get young people in Telford and Wrekin thinking about what they could do to make positive changes within their communities. We would like you to develop a project that you would like to deliver and tell us about it. You could win £2000 to make your project happen! […]

An opportunity with Twincl to win a trip to Centre Parcs!We need your help so we can continue to offer and even expand our service.Thank you for your support and good luck! Enter here: TWINCL

I’m working with Business Growth Specialist and Coach, Richard Charles, to deliver the right treatment for your business! We’ll be covering the 3 silent killers of businesses…❌  Time, Team & Money We’ll take you through: – The symptoms to watch out for? – The causes and how they spread? – The treatment to get you […]

A massive welldone to ASYSTED business LyfBar for becoming the Young entrepreneur finalists of the Year. You can view more information about Lyfbar on our page here: LYFBAR  

A rewarding opportunity to apply your expertise to support a charity which makes a real difference to the lives of children, young people, and young adults.The Hive is a community charity organisation working primarily across Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin, and with a venue in Shrewsbury town centre. Our work has a wellbeing focus and […]

Congratulations to Beth Francis who has received her Pet First Aid Certificate. Beth who runs Fluff ‘n’ Buff Professional Dog Grooming services has recently attended our Panel session and has been awarded funds to help her start up her business.  We are thrilled to see how far she is progressing in the short space and […]

From left to right Marina Desir, Jason Fullwood, Ramon Rantsus, David Powell, Manny Athwal, Clare Norton and Selina Bougan The final conference for CAIR4YOUTH took place at School of Coding’s premises and all partners Robootika, Shropshire Youth Support Trust (SYST), Cij Sud Coopérative Jeunes, Elderberry AB, and School of Coding attended to participate in providing insight into […]

One of our ASYSTED businesses Mindless Doodles (which is run by the incredibly talented Isabelle Langford) is hosting a mixed arts and crafts event at Brookside Community Centre on the 24th of January at 15:30 – 14:30 If you have an interest in the arts and are free then please support her by popping in and […]

A huge well done for ASYSTED business extraordinaire Eliz Chausheva for completing her Master Colour Expert Wella Course.  Eliz has been working tremendously hard to achieve this goal and her ambition has driven her to succeed in accomplishing her dream.  We are overjoyed to have received this news for the start of our New year […]

The Leader and Cabinet Members’ Young Person Grant 2023 provides up to £500 to young people who need financial support for education, training or employment as well as those who need help overcoming barriers that prevent them from achieving their full potential. Applicants must be aged 15 (current Year 11 pupils) to 25 years and […]

We have had an incredibly busy and successful 2022 at SYST (Shropshire Youth Support Trust). With new projects to broaden our reach of support to more young people and broader into the Mercia district, as well as new volunteers & team members, and several invitations to help support other organisations to understand better the barriers […]

As we fast approach Christmas after a busy 12 months, we would firstly like to thank so many Shropshire people for their essential contribution to SYST’s achievements. SYST’s is fortunate to have several supporters, partners, Asystors, the SYST team, mentors and associates who have made a real difference in helping disadvantaged young people to start […]

A sample of almost 13,000 young people across England who were in Year 11 in 2021 also found differences in the mental health of different genders. The proportion of young people experiencing mental health issues has almost doubled in just over a decade, a “shocking” new report has suggested. More than four in 10 young […]

Christmas is on the horizon, and we’ve got the perfect prize to fill you full of holiday cheer – on Saturday 17th December, one lucky supporter will win a fantastic £1,000 John Lewis eGift Card! Don’t worry if you’ve left things ‘til the last minute! From tech to toys and furniture to fashion, you can […]