ROB Scott of Discerning Images has become chairman of the York branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Rob, who has worked for numerous blue chip companies during his career, sat on the rural development board for Yorkshire Forward and currently owns and runs his own photography business Discerning Images, takes over from Nicky Rayment, of York training company 1st4Solutions, who has stood down to vice chairman.

The York branch, which has more than 900 members, which has raised money over the past year for the Arc Light Centre, will now raise funds for the Georgina Grace Trust.