A CHARITY is highlighting the achievements of two young people as part of its 35th anniversary celebrations.

Ronke Ige, from Greenwich, received help from the Prince's Trust while pregnant and unemployed.

She was given a loan and advice from a business mentor which allowed her to set up her first business selling beauty products made with natural shea butter, imported from Nigeria.

The brand, Emi & Ben, is now a huge success and has celebrity fans including presenters Myleene Klass and Angellica Bell.

Ronke, 31, who sells her products at Greenwich Market, said: “I didn't know how I was going to cope financially and provide an income for my child.”

Since receiving help from the Prince's Trust, she has now become an ambassador, inspiring other young people to achieve.

To celebrate the anniversary, ambassadors, celebrities and young people joined together at a reception at Clarence House.

News Shopper: Julian Golding One attendee was Julian Golding, 36, from Catford, who received help from the Trust in 1993.

The eldest of five children, his parents couldn't afford to buy him a pair of running shoes.

After his talent was spotted by the Prince's Trust, he was given a grant and went on to become one of Britain's fastest ever sprinters.

Julian said: “I'll always be grateful to the Prince's Trust for helping me realise my dream.”

The Prince's Trust was founded by the Prince of Wales to help those who are unemployed, unqualified or leaving care.

Practical and financial support are offered by the charity, which has changed the lives of over 650,000 people.

The anniversary gives the charity a chance to celebrate the achievements of those it has aided over the years.

To help celebrate the Trust's 35th birthday, it is giving away prizes including an iPod Nano and a laptop on its Facebook page, facebook.com/princestrust.