TINA Edge has been appointed development officer for Junior Achievement Isle of Man.

She joins the charity after a long career in the finance sector, most recently with Fortis Prime Fund Solutions.

She is also known for her charity work with Manx Charity Aid.

Tina said: "Having had a long and fulfilling career in finance and enjoying contact with the voluntary sector I wanted to give something back and work full-time for a charity.

"I was especially attracted to Junior Achievement because of its focus on young people and how they can help shape the Isle of Man of tomorrow."

She has recently returned from a training course in London  – How to Fundraise from the Community – organised by independent UK-based charity Directory of Social Change and will be attending a second course, on developing corporate support, next month.

She said: "The sessions were very informative and productive and I came back with a number of interesting ideas I hope to develop.

"I'm pleased to be joining Junior Achievement at such an exciting time in its development and look forward to helping the charity raise the annual £300,000 it needs to achieve its goal of reaching every young person in primary and secondary education in the Isle of Man."

Manx-born Tina, who lives in Onchan, is married to Kevin and has two sons, Michael, 29 and Mark, 24.

She is looking to recruit a sub-committee to help with fundraising events. Anyone with a few hours to spare who would be interested in volunteering can contact her at Junior Achievement Isle of Man, Suite 2, Peterson House, Middle River, Douglas. Ring 666266 or email tina@jaiom.im