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.

Corporate Social Responsibility Latest News

1 year ago

Playing fields across St Vincent and the Grenadines are benefitting from 4 brand new commercial pieces of machinery and we were very happy to help out. It’s lovely to see the impact this will have on sports in the community and ensuring everyone has fun and stays fit and healthy. Below is a quote...

1 year ago

Let’s hear all about the World's Toughest Row from USA VP Steven Keats. The logistics almost became as much of a story of global entrepreneurship & innovation as the Row itself! "On Monday, 14 rowboats departed from Monterey to Hanalei Bay, Kauai rowing more than 2800 miles/4500 km. These...

4 years ago

Testimonial: Hi Dears (I hope, I have not forgotten anyone from our valuable team), I haven’t heard anything bad till now that equipment hasn’t reached in the meantime the hospital, therefore I think that the long story got a good end now.  I would like to say thank you to all of you. That was...

5 years ago

This April, Kestrel are delighted to be sponsoring the Bequia Easter Regatta, a fabulous 5-day sailing extravaganza synonymous with top-class yacht racing. This year, the event will be taking place over the long Easter weekend, attracting visitors from far and wide to enjoy an exhilarating Caribbean...

5 years ago

Last month Kestrel Group CEO Andy Thorne, set off for St Vincent to join four highly reputable ‘Angel Investors’, together making up the judging panel for this year’s Pitch It Vincy; an event organised by the St. Vincent Investment Promotions Agency Invest SVG, with the support of the Caribbean Expo...
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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.

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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.