Friday 26th July 2024
The Jersey Chamber Weekly Update
Dear Subscriber,
As we head into the getaway/staycation/crazy hazy days of summer that we wait all year for, Chamber has been planning a few changes with a new Website on the way... clearly, as with such things the work and changes behind the scenes will always feel greater to us, than the impact you might notice. Huge credit to Florinela in our office for the great work and the Glue Up team for making it so. Our newsletter, event ticketing, website and all of our engagement with you, will come directly from the new website, rather than be derived from four separate platforms - as I said the behind the scenes stuff is a big deal for us. So, better for us and we think better for you too in terms of engagement and your ability to manage changes to you entries on our website. You even get the option to have an App on your phone to book tickets and update your listings. It'll all launch next week.
So, that is on the way and minded that you - and our newsletter - will get a massive spike in Out-of-Office notifications, the newsletter will return in September and take a break for August.
Which reminds me, thank you to our newsletter sponsor Propelfwd for the last six months. If you would like to see your business at the top and bottom of this newsletter heading into thousands of inboxes every week from September onwards, do email us at admin@jerseychamber.com - we'd be delighted to talk you through the benefits and free lunch tables you'll get!
It's been a testing time for banking scams and so a timely reminder of what to do and not do. More details below. I should say, even the Chamber office had a scamming call this week. Fortunately, the team were prepared and dealt with it quickly. Some have not been so lucky and we send then our thoughts at the tough time of having to unpack the impacts of being scammed and the long road back to recovering losses - if they can.
If you need to catch up in the Moneyval Report or the latest RPI figures, the links are in the Government news section.
Finally, talking about your money, a reminder before you run out of the door, the next Chamber Lunch is on Thursday 26th September with the Minster of Treasury and Resources as our speaker - booking details are below. |
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Enjoy the weekend and August!
Murray, Florinela, Daisy and Lauren The Chamber Team |
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| The Jersey Chamber of Commerce September Lunch Guest speaker Deputy Elaine Millar Minister of Treasury & Resources |
| With the budget to come later in the year, an ideal opportunity to hear how the Jersey finances currently sit and what changes are afoot for everyone.
Date: Thursday 26th September 2024 Time: 12:15 – 14:30 Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel Tickets: |
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Warning: Increased Banking Scams and Phishing Attempts Targeting Jersey Businesses The Jersey Chamber of Commerce wishes to alert all businesses in Jersey to an alarming increase in banking scams and phishing attempts, as reported by Jersey Police and local banks. These fraudulent activities pose significant risks to the security and financial stability of our business community. Nature of Threats: Recent reports indicate that cybercriminals are employing sophisticated tactics to deceive businesses into divulging sensitive information or making unauthorised financial transactions. These scams often appear as legitimate communications from trusted financial institutions or known business contacts. Common Scam Techniques:
- Phishing Emails: Fraudulent emails designed to look like they are from a trusted source, requesting personal or financial information.
- Phone Scams: Calls from individuals posing as bank representatives or business partners, seeking confidential information or immediate payments.
- Invoice Fraud: Fake invoices or payment requests that appear to be from legitimate suppliers or service providers.
Protective Measures: To safeguard your business against these threats, we recommend the following actions:
- Verify Authenticity: Always confirm the identity of the sender or caller through official channels before responding to any requests for information or payments. End the call and call your bank.
- Avoid giving any information: Do not give banking information over the phone or filling out information via links provided that pretend to be official banking sites.
- Educate Employees: Ensure that all staff members are aware of these scams and trained to recognise suspicious activities.
- Implement Security Protocols: Use multi-factor authentication, regularly update passwords, and install reliable security software to protect your systems.
- Report Suspicious Activity: Immediately report any suspected scams to Jersey Police and inform your bank.
Stay Informed: Keep abreast of the latest advisories from Jersey Police and from your local bank. Regular updates and resources are available to help you stay vigilant and protected against these evolving threats. In a statement, the States of Jersey Police said: “We have been made aware of another scam targeting local businesses and, in the last week, just under £1 million has been lost to this scam. The scammer claims there is a problem with the company’s bank account, and asks a member of staff to log in to their online banking. The police explained that the fraudster then tells the staff member that they are on the wrong screen, instructing them to open a new tab and enter a different website address. This web address is fake and enables the scammer to gain control of the company’s bank account and transfer funds out of it.” They added: “Please be vigilant and never act on any request or give anyone remote access to your device. A bank will never ask a customer to download anything or ask them to log in to any specific websites. If a customer is unsure or wants to double-check, they should terminate the call and contact their bank on their published number on a separate phone.”
Anyone who thinks they may have been targeted by fraudsters, or fallen victim to a scam, is urged to report it to the States of Jersey Police on 612612. The Jersey Chamber of Commerce CEO Murray Norton: “This is a very real challenge for the business community and in a busy working environment, it is so easy to think the call is genuine. By remaining vigilant and proactive, we can collectively mitigate the risks posed by these fraudulent activities. We are very saddened and concerned for those who have already been scammed out of large sums of money” For further assistance or to report a scam, please contact Jersey Police or your bank directly. Stay safe and secure. Jersey Chamber of Commerce |
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Corporate Tax Update - Remember to File
The 2023 Income Tax Filing deadline is approaching for Foundations, Clubs, Associations, Co-Operatives and Incorporated/Unincorporated Bodies. The deadline for filings for these entity types is midnight on Wednesday 31 July 2024. Corporate return online filing (gov.je)
Those updates on the roads...
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States Meeting Tuesday 10th September
Scheduled Debates:
A full recording of the States Meeting is uploaded here All States Members’ votes are recorded shortly after the vote has taken place here Hansard records of States Meetings are uploaded here |
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The Environment, Housing, and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel (the Panel) has launched a review into the proposed Jersey Marine Spatial Plan (MSP).
The main priority of the Review, is to consider the proposed extension of the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), how these have been set and will be managed.
In particular, whether the proposals are fit for purpose and can be enforced. Further information relating to the Panel’s reviews and reports can be found here. |
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| Sustainable Business Conference launches in the Channel Islands with an impressive line-up of international speakers |
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The inaugural Sustainable Business Conference takes place on Tuesday 15 October in Guernsey and on Wednesday 16 October in Jersey and will include a series of keynote speakers, panel interviews and solutions-driven interactive round table discussions with renowned industry experts and thought leaders to inspire positive change for a more sustainable future. Both events will conclude with a speaker panel, audience Q&As and networking drinks. The vision of the conference is to bring together leaders from a diverse range of organisations across the Channel Islands to drive innovation and to discuss best practices in sustainable business. The event will focus on practical tools that will help delegates to take the necessary steps to support the current and future wellbeing of people and planet. Speakers include: - Dr Victoria Hurth, Independent Pracademic and Fellow, University of Cambridge Institute of Sustainable Leadership.
- Steve Kenzie, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network UK.
- Dr Marc Kahn, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at Investec Plc.
- Michelle Ryan, Director of True Limited and chair of the Jersey Association of Sustainability Practitioners (JASP).
- Sally Rochester, Director of Mourant Consulting.
The conference’s headline sponsor is law firm-led professional services business, Mourant. Supporting sponsors include Handpicked Hotels, Investec, The International Stock Exchange (TISE) and TPA. The events are supported by The Institute of Directors branches in both Guernsey and Jersey as well as by the Jersey Association of Sustainability Practioners (JASP), the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce and the Jersey Chamber of Commerce. Dates & venues: Tuesday 15 October, 13:45-19:00 at St Pierre Park Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Wednesday 16 October, 14:00-19:00 at the L’Horizon Beach Hotel & Spa |
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| Grant Thornton Donate Refurbished Laptops to Local Jersey Schools |
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Grant Thornton are pleased to share their recent contribution to the local community by donating 24 laptops to Mont Nicolle Primary School and Springfield Primary School. This initiative reflects their commitment to both education and environmental sustainability, as the laptops donated were most recently used by Grant Thornton staff. Lisa Paul, Headteacher at Mont Nicolle School, expressed her gratitude, saying, "We really appreciate Grant Thornton’s donation. These additional devices will enhance our IT provision and help reduce environmental impact. Extending the life of these devices benefits both our children and staff." Mal Robson, Headteacher at Springfield School, said, "We are extremely grateful to Grant Thornton for the kind donation of 12 laptops. The laptops will help us ensure more children have access to modern devices to aid their learning." IT Hardware Services (ITHSCI.com) carried out the work to prepare the Grant Thornton laptops for use, whilst also ensuring the other items were securely destroyed and recycled, keeping the process environmentally friendly. Even the boxes used for the laptop presentation were reused. ITHSCI said, "This highlights our commitment to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint." They also added, "We are pleased to have been involved in this initiative and thank the team at Grant Thornton for the opportunity to help make a difference in the community.’’ Adam Budworth, Managing Director at Grant Thornton added, "We are delighted to put something back into the community by donating these laptops to local schools, so children in the island can learn and benefit from enhanced IT resources." Looking ahead, Grant Thornton plans to continue this effort by recycling 20% of their laptops annually and continuing to donate them to places in Jersey where they can help make a real difference. |
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| Jersey Sport welcome David Kennedy as new Chief Executive Officer to drive sport and physical activity forward in the island |
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Jersey Sport is delighted to welcome David Kennedy as their new Chief Executive Officer. David has worked in sports development most of his adult life, experiencing all the challenges, excitement, and rewards that make sport such an integral part of island life. He is excited about leading the organisation on their mission to inspire, lead, and enable positive wellbeing for all through lifelong engagement with sport and physical activity.
In his last four years as CEO of the Jersey Football Association, David has seen first-hand the many and varied challenges that sports continue to face. An immediate priority in his role as CEO will be to ensure that Jersey Sport can provide support at this very challenging time, although understanding that level of support will differ across the island’s huge spectrum of sports clubs. Increasing travel and facility costs, along with the continual challenge of recruiting volunteers, are forcing sports to make difficult decisions in what they can or want to achieve. Having recently launched the Jersey Sport Support In Sport Fund, a new Fundraising Strategy, and the soon to be launched Government Performance Sport initiative, an early priority as new CEO will be to ensure the benefits of these new funding opportunities are maximised. Jersey Sport also aims to further promote its charitable status and purposes with a particular focus on reducing the inequalities that exist in Jersey and ensuring that sport and physical activity is accessible to anyone. |
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| There is new survey on the value of Jersey’s third sector, which seeks information from organisations in Jersey’s third sector |
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Your third sector organisation could win a grant of up to £5k by completing a 30-minute survey on the value of Jersey’s third sector.
PwC is proud to be working with the Jersey Community Foundation, in collaboration with Jersey Community Partnership, Jersey Overseas Aid, Jersey Hospice Care, and Beth Gallichan (Charity Development Consultant), to shed light on the sector’s role in underpinning our island’s society and community. If your organisation meets each of the following criteria: - Operates in Jersey
- Is a charity, social enterprise, non-profit (including social housing providers, sports clubs), or informal voluntary group
- Wants to contribute to a study benefiting Jersey’s entire third sector
Your input will shape data-driven strategies for sustainable funding and informed decision-making across our island community.
The results of the study will be publicly available. to complete - if you are a third-sector organisation use the link below.
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| Calling All Productivity Enthusiasts! 2024 Survey Results Released and Resources Galore |
| This comprehensive report delves into the current state of productivity in Jersey businesses, offering valuable insights and actionable takeaways for organizations of all sizes. But wait, there's more! To empower your journey towards peak performance, Jersey Business offers a treasure trove of resources: Jersey Business is committed to supporting your pursuit of productivity excellence. Download the survey report and explore the resources available to help your business thrive. Let's work smarter, not harder, together! |
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| World renowned Global Privacy Assembly Annual Conference comes to Jersey |
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Join over 500 global attendees in the Bailiwick of Jersey, Channel Islands, for the 46th Global Privacy Assembly. Over 5 days, our attendees will hear from expert speakers and panellists as we explore how we can respect and balance the power of information with the need for citizens across the world to have control, dignity and power over their personal information. Previous speakers at GPA events have included Apple CEO Tim Cook, former UK Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham and Kashmir Hill, Technology Reporter at the New York Times. Talk topics will include: • Who controls the power of information? • What is this power being used for and by whom? • The effectiveness of current regulatory models now and in the future. • How can we improve individuals’ ability to manage their data? • What is the path to achieve greater equity in data sharing? • How do we foster better behaviours and culture around the use of personal data? This event is open to anyone with an interest in data protection and privacy, so whether you’re a data protection authority, work in data and privacy or are a business professional, academic, non-governmental organisation or member of the public, this event is for you. Just 40 minutes from London this event is one of the highlights of the global privacy and data protection calendar. Make sure to follow for updates on our agenda and speaker announcements. |
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| Citizens advice Jersey are very excited to be hosting our very first fundraiser on the 28th September 2024! |
| Come along and dance the night away with us for a fantastic disco evening. |
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Summer is here and Jersey Sport have a wide range of fitness activities on offer to get islanders of all ages moving more to improve their mental and physical health. On offer this summer is: - Move More Toddler Play - available throughout year
- Move More Water Play - available throughout year
- Move More Buggy Walks - available throughout the summer
- Move More Story Time Yoga - available throughout the summer
- Summer Holiday Children’s Activities – 22 July – 30 August
- Move More RunTogether Teenage Couch to 5K – starting 9 July
- Move More Ability – available throughout year
- Cycle Without Limits – available throughout year
- Move More Introduction to Open Water Swimming for Adults – fully booked
- Move More Adult Learn to Ride – starting 9 July
- Move More Sofa to Saddle – starting 20 August
- Move More Walks - available throughout year
Jersey Sport is a charity on a mission to inspire, lead and enable positive wellbeing for all through lifelong engagement with sport and physical activity.
Elliot Powell, Head of Sport and Physical Activity at Jersey Sport said: “Move More Jersey is an initiative by Jersey Sport to get more islanders moving, more often. Through our wide range of physical activity programmes, we’re able to support islanders of all ages and abilities to become more active to benefit their mental and physical health. From babies to adults in their nineties, whether it’s walking, cycling, running or swimming you prefer, we have something for everyone! Our aim is to create pathways for more islanders to realise the benefits of being active and take up a new sport. Every programme is run by dedicated, trained leaders and supported by our friendly volunteers who give up their free time to help others. They are all amazing and greatly support everyone to achieve their fitness goals.” Free Move More Toddler Play and Water Play sessions are available for crawling babies to children aged three years old, taking place daily at various locations across the island, and now also offering Story Time Yoga sessions for toddlers and adults. The sessions are designed for children and their siblings to have fun and encourage everyone to be more active through play. Move More Buggy Walks are a free fun way for mums, dads, grandparents and carers to meet new people, chat and share experiences as they take their children on an easy buggy walk. They take place along buggy friendly routes around the island and last for about an hour. To find out more and view the timetables for all the toddler activities, please visit: www.movemore.je/move-more-toddlers. From 22 July, Jersey Sport are offering a wide range of sporting activities to keep children entertained and active over the summer holidays. Choose from multi-sport camps at Langford and Les Quennevais for children aged 5-11 years old, a variety of cycling training courses for children in school years 1-6, including Learn to Ride for children in school years 1 and 2, plus swimming for children aged 4-8 years old. There’s plenty of sports for children to enjoy! For full details, please visit: www.jerseysport.je/children-activities/summer-holidays-2024. Jersey Sport are running a new free RunTogether Couch to 5K programme for Teens in school years 7-11 to support those wishing to take part in Run for Kezia on Sunday 15 September. Participants will learn to run 5K in 9 weeks, starting 9 July. Move More Ability is designed to get islanders with a disability active and improve their wellbeing. Jersey Sport offer Move More Ability Classes, Move More Ability Walks, Move More Boccia and a variety of inclusive cycling options at the Cycle Without Limits cycling centre, based behind the sports centre at Les Quennevais. All the details of the activities and how to register for each can be found at: www.movemore.je/move-more-ability. The 10-week Move More Introduction to Open Water Swimming for Adults takes place this summer and is already fully booked! The small group swim sessions for novice open water swimmers will be taking place in various locations across the island depending on the tides where swimmers will learn the basics of swimming in the sea and build upon their pool swimming ability. For those adults that would like to learn to ride a bike, free Move More Learn to Ride sessions are available over a six-week course for beginners who can’t yet pedal a bike, or who are extremely unconfident riding a bike. It’s also a great way for to meet new people, and a great way to improve fitness. Move More Sofa2Saddle, starting 20 August for six weeks, is free for islanders who may know how to ride a bike, but need some support to feel more confident when riding. To find out more about the cycling courses available for adults, please visit: www.movemore.je/cycle-more Going for a walk can make a huge difference to your health - even a short 10-minute brisk walk can get your heart pumping faster, making you feel more energetic and improving your mood. Breathing in fresh air will also give you a boost, both physically and mentally. With lighter summer evenings upon us, there’s no better time to get outside and enjoy a walk! Move More Walks, led by friendly volunteers, are free group walks designed to provide support and encouragement to walk, along with the opportunity to meet some new people. Level 1 group walks are especially useful for those with lower physical ability or long-term health conditions. Walks start from a wide variety of locations across the island with convenient and accessible bus routes. To find out more and view the Move More Walking timetables, please visit: www.movemore.je/walk-more |
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| Sustainable Business Conference launches in the Channel Islands with an impressive line-up of international speakers |
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Triskele Solutions is an innovative business management consultancy. Our main goal is to equip organisations with the tools they need for sustained growth and success by delivering customised solutions tailored to their specific requirements. We specialise in strategic support, operational process analysis, and adept navigation of the latest regulatory frameworks and obligations. We are committed to delivering effective and compliant solutions to the industry. |
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| Grant Thornton Donate Refurbished Laptops to Local Jersey Schools |
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As Chamber members are aware we currently supporting Kezia’s Fund.
Kezia’s Fund was set up to support initiatives promoting good mental health amongst children and young people in Jersey. It provides grants and support to organisations that are working to address the issue of rising rates of poor mental health.
One of the primary fundraising events for this fund is Run for Kezia, an event which attracted 800 participants last year to run or walk over the choice of 3 distances (2k, 5k, 10k). The event is being held to coincide, again, with World Suicide Prevention Day on 15 September.
We would like to encourage all members to consider signing up (it is not competitive, timed and it is not necessary to run) and to encourage their families, friends and colleagues to sign up too: Kezia's Fund
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| Run a small business, perhaps a building/construction, retail or health and beauty business – or know someone who does? The Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner (JOIC) is here to help you navigate your local data protection law obligations.
ALL Jersey organisations that process (use) personal information must be registered with the JOIC, as required by the Data Protection Authority (Jersey) Law (2018).
Local data protection law applies to organisations and businesses of all shapes and sizes, commercial businesses and not-for profit organisations in Jersey that process personal information.
JOIC Operations Director Anne King says the JOIC is keen to ensure all business owners in the Island, whatever their size, are aware the JOIC team is on hand to provide data protection guidance and advice.
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The Statistics Users Group are running our annual survey on public statistics and are looking for responses from as many people in Jersey as possible, regardless of whether they are regular users of public stats or not. |
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| A new website (jcsc.je) is in the final stages of testing, but you to have the first look now.If there’s any content you think it should contain then let us know.
Also launching is a new service for Islanders: the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS). This is part of Jersey Cyber Shield, and is a free service. It’ll make it easier for organisations to report suspicious emails, and help us to gather intelligence so that we can produce advice and guidance. Find out more below, or make use of our shiny new website and read about it here. As an individual, you can instantly report a suspicious email to SERS by emailing phishing@jcsc.je. |
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| Highlands College Training Courses |
| Starting in September, you and your team can gain a L3 Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) and/or L4 Investment Advice Diploma (IAD). To find out more about the courses and how to sign up tap here 👇 |
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| DEVELOPING MANAGEMENT SKILLS HALF DAY WORKSHOP 10% discount to Chamber members
Managers are at the centre of critical relationships which drive performance, employee engagement and support wellbeing. It is important that managers have the skills to manage their teams effectively and deal with issues confidently when they arise. OPEN WORKSHOP DATE – 9.00 to 13.30 on 18 April
Digital Jersey
Channel Islands Training and Development
Copcoy - Health & Safety
Law At Work Training |
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| CHAMBER MEMBERS DISCOUNT AND OFFERS |
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| HR Now will happily provide a 10% discount to chamber members for the first or next three invoices in 2024. They just need to quote Chamber10% in their initial or next enquiry. This applies to consultancy, fixed fees and training. Charities will always enjoy a 20% discount.
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| We would like to offer ALL Jersey Chamber Members a discount on a purchase for a Cyber Essentials Certification whether this is a new purchase or a renewal of an existing certificate to try and encourage the take up of the certification on the island as much as possible. We will always beat and” Like for Like “pricing.
Use the Code of Jerseychamber10 for a 10% discount |
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| Do you have an event to arrange, one taking place next year - or even in 2025? Well, contact Sandy at ternevents if you do! Sandy is delighted to offer a 10% discount for all event planning services to Chamber Members.
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| If you have any discount offers that you would like to offer to all Chamber Members, we would love to hear from you. Send your offers to admin@jerseychamber.com |
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Helping Members Stay Informed Tel: 01534 724536 / Email: admin@jerseychamber.com
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