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Sharing our passion, and giving back to the world
One of the key things that helps to drive our teams forward is our passion to help and serve the communities local to us. We pride ourselves on open communication, breaking down barriers in both community and industry, treating everyone with the same values of quality of service and respect.
We feel it is vital to put back into the communities where we operate, this takes many forms from larger formal organisations such as The Princes Trust, through to low key direct action such as shipping clothing to children in Grenada, a life boat to Tortola, play equipment to Bequia, and much needed aid in the aftermath of disasters.
Kestrel assists in delivering a second container of donated boats to the SVG Sailing Association
A high performance sailing centre is starting to take shape in St Vincent and The Grenadines thanks to the hard work of its volunteers and a global network of supporters.
We have shipped various boats and equipment out to the Sailing Club in St Vincent culminating in a full container being shipped - using abandoned and unwanted boats.
This week we are delighted to report that a crucial second container of donated boats and equipment is on its way to the St Vincent and The Grenadines Sailing Association (SVGSA).
This second shipment is really momentous because it makes a significant step forward by providing the much needed additional sailing equipment to really make their vision a reality.
Claudia Baba from our Stansted office was on hand to make sure that the last few steps in loading this cargo all went to plan. Claudia has managed this job all the way through and her enthusiasm and hard work is a perfect match to that of Jenny Trumble and her Vincy team.
We have supported Jenny in St Vincent for many years and now with support from World Sailing and Olympic Solidarity, the SVGSA has developed a roadmap to establish this much needed and very exciting high-performance sailing center.
Rather than a Rags to Riches tale, this is a story of from Abandoned to Ambition.
Congratulations to Jenny and all of those involved in this success story.
The Prince's Trust
The Prince's Trust, founded in 1976, is one of the United Kingdom's most successful funding organisations. We at Kestrel never fail to be inspired by their ongoing efforts to uplift the younger generations.
In January 2017, we partnered with the Prince's Trust International, a new International arm launched in 2015, to deliver their 'Get into Logistics' programme. The 'Get into' is an employability scheme in Barbados with the aim of helping disadvantaged young people on the island gain vital sector-specific skills. Our first wave of students on the 'Get into Logistics' programme all graduated with flying colours.
Mark Davidian from Kestrel had the pleasure of giving the participants of 'Get into Logistics' their graduation certificates. He heard first-hand the benefits of the programme to the young people involved.
I was very honoured to attend the Prince's Trust International Event and to meet this first wave of students – an inspiring group of enthusiastic, energetic young people looking to find a start and hopefully building a career in logistics. As the future of their industry they need to be given a chance. The benefits from this programme are already being realised in Barbados and we look forward to seeing the programme expand across the Caribbean region.
Mark Davidian
One of the biggest success stories of the 'Get into Logistics' programme was our trainee Orian. We were so impressed with her commitment and enthusiasm, we offered her a job in our offices in Barbados. We're pleased to report that she accepted, saying:
Six weeks ago I knew nothing about shipping! In five weeks I have learnt so much. I am looking forward to finding out so much more about the shipping and logistics industry. I am particularly looking forward to seeing a product on the shelves in Barbados knowing that I played a part in importing it.
We have also had the pleasure of working with the Prince's Trust International to sponsor their very successful 'Get into Hospitality' programme. This is an intensive 12-week programme which supports 15 young people who are not yet ready to enter employment and works with them to develop not only their confidence but also other key skills they will require through a residential week, community project and work placements. This programme also boasts a high degree of success with helping young people to find opportunities within the hospitality industry.
Here at Kestrel, we owe our success to the many different communities around the globe, so we are proud to support those who support us. We remain aware of the many different issues that these communities face, and are eager to help them however we can as it is part of the Mission Statement that Kestrel is built upon.