UBS Global Wealth Management in Jersey and Beresford Street Kitchen (BSK), marked the start of Learning Disability Week with free hot drinks and cupcakes at the BSK Café.

On Monday 16 June, the first day of Learning Disability Week, volunteers from UBS Global Wealth Management in Jersey joined the BSK team to hand out free hot drinks and cupcakes to members of the public. The dedicated BSK catering crew baked more than 200 cupcakes for the UBS sponsored giveaway, which were decorated with purple icing in recognition of Learning Disability Week.

Occurring annually during the third week in June, Learning Disability Week places a national spotlight on the 1.5 million people across the UK and Channel Islands living with a learning disability. This year’s theme is “Do you see me?”, to shine a light on what life is like for those with learning disabilities, ensuring they are seen, heard, included, and valued in all aspects of society.

As a social enterprise, Beresford Street Kitchen creates jobs, training, and purpose for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autistic people in Jersey. BSK’s Fundraising and Communications Manager, Louisa Lempriere, highlighted the importance of Learning Disability Week: “It’s a fantastic opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievements of people with learning disabilities and everything they bring to the community. At BSK, we see every person – every skill, every dream, every contribution.” She also wanted to share her gratitude to UBS and added: “The support from UBS is invaluable and makes a real difference to individuals with learning disabilities and/or autistic people in Jersey.”

UBS is committed to building a culture of inclusivity, and the firm’s Jersey office was proud to support Learning Disability Week while giving back to the local community. “This initiative was more than a gesture, it was a visible show of support for inclusion, employment and empowerment, which is core to BSK’s work,” said Tobia Wehrli, Country Head Jersey at UBS Global Wealth Management. “We had a great time getting involved and chatting to customers about the important work spotlighted during Learning Disability Week. We hope that we did the cause justice and are looking forward to what we can accomplish next!”

CBO Projects, the award-winning Channel Islands consultancy, is delighted to announce that Amanda Moffat has joined the team as Head of People.

Amanda is a Chartered HR professional (MCIPD) with over 20 years’ experience supporting businesses in delivering best HR practice, advisory services and operational efficiency. Her experience spans multi-jurisdictional delivery within financial services, legal practice, and professional training services.

Over the past year, CBO has rapidly expanded its consultancy and grown its teams in both Jersey and Guernsey. Amanda has joined CBO to help strengthen their people, culture and development initiatives, whilst supporting the next phase of business growth. She is a passionate people ambassador and communicator who is looking forward to getting to know each member of the team and their specialist skills.

Amanda commented: “I am delighted to be joining CBO at such a pivotal time in their growth journey. With an impressively skilled team and exciting plans in the pipeline, I’m particularly focussed on preserving the unique culture of CBO whilst ensuring everyone has an active part to play in the long-term business vision and growth.”

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CBO Projects, Philip Smith, said: “At CBO, our people are our greatest strength, and investing in their growth is a priority for us. We’re so happy to welcome Amanda to the team. Her experience and practical approach will help us support and develop our talent in Jersey and Guernsey. Building and maintaining the right culture is key to how we work — it’s what sets us apart from other consultancies. With Amanda’s support, we’ll continue to create an environment where our people can do their best work and build long-term careers with us.”

CBO has clients across Guernsey, Jersey, the UK, and beyond. They specialise in change management, project services, assurance, and business analysis across a wide range of sectors, including finance, utilities, government, legal, insurance, and retail.

Find out more about CBO Projects at www.cboprojects.com.