Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset, Mr Angus Campbell has just launched an appeal for donations for his Young and Talented Fund set up in partnership with the Foundation. The launch event took place at Wey Valley School in Weymouth and included speeches from internationally acclaimed artist Stuart Semple, Taekwondo champion Kate Norman and Rebecca Raybould – part of the GB Cycling Team. The guest were entertained by the vocally talented Beaminster Pop Club.

The fund has been set up to support an array of young people aged between 14-21 who have a recognised talent in the areas of sport, the arts, science and beyond, but who need some additional funding (due to personal or financial hardship) to fulfil their ambitions or reach their potential.

Mr Angus Campbell explained: ‘I’m really pleased that the event brought together local talent and highlighted the need to support Dorset’s stars of the future. We are really pleased with the donations we have received so far and we are aiming to raise a total of £50,000 from individuals, trusts and local businesses within the next two years’.

Sara Adams, Acting Principal at the Wey Valley School said ‘ The inspiring speeches by Stuart, Kate and Rebecca this evening confirm how the support from schools, communities and charitable trusts make a positive difference and the Lord Lieutenant’s Fund will only further enable student’s to reach their potential.’

Guests included local Councillors, MPs, corporate and individual fund holders with the Foundation, and representatives from local businesses who also had an opportunity to meet some of the charities that work with young people who have been funded by the Foundation.

To read more about the Young and Talented Fund please click here.