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by Charlotte Easton

Moore Stephens Isle of Man, leading providers of multi-sector accountancy, consultancy and wealth management services is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Douglas Bay Yacht Club open day, to be held on Saturday 28th April, kicking off at 11.30am.

Im really excited to have the opportunity to help the yacht club through Moore Stephens sponsorship, said Tracey Meredith, Douglas Bay Yacht Club member and tax manager at Moore Stephens Isle of Man, The open day is a family fun day aiming to attract more members to the yacht club by showing how accessible sailing and cruising is. Were also taking the opportunity to raise funds for two great local charities: Sailing for the Disabled and RNLI.

After announcing last week the sponsorship of the annual 2012 Moore Stephens Douglas Regatta, this is welcomed additional support for the Douglas Bay Yacht Club.

We are really grateful to Moore Stephens for sponsoring this event, commented Mike McMahon, commodore at Douglas Bay Yacht Club, "If you have always wondered how to take up boating or sailing and what the local yacht club can offer you and your family, you should come along and find out first-hand what we do and how you can be a part of it."

Fundraising activities include a rubber duck race, cake competition, boat jumble and raffle tickets will be sold throughout the day; with prizes donated by local businesses. If you are interested in booking a table for the jumble sale, the cost is 10 (all going to the charities) or if you are a keen cake baker, please come along and submit a cake to the by the sea themed cake competition, all entries must be in by 12.30pm. For bookings and further details please contact Mike at the yacht club on 673965 or email at info@douglasbayyachtclub.com.

In addition to the nautical festivities, everyone is encouraged to dress up as a pirate for the day and there is even a prize for best pirate outfit this is not restricted to children!

To find out more about the Douglas Bay Yacht Club, please visit http://www.douglasbayyachtclub.com.

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by Martin Norbury

Staff from Barclays Isle of Man will be at the TT Grandstand washing cars, vans and other vehicles on Sunday 29th April to raise funds for its Charity of the Year Crossroads Isle of Man.

Barclays is supporting Crossroads throughout 2012 with a series of internal and external fundraising events in order to raise awareness and funds for the charity. Sundays car wash aims to do both and with the recent good weather enjoyed across the island, the event is set to be a scorcher.

Martin Teare, who is coordinating the event for Barclays, said: The Barclays Parish Walk Team is committed to raising funds for Crossroads Isle of Man. We would like to invite residents to come down to get their car, van or bike washed in aid of this very worthy cause, whilst also having a bit of fun with us and our Manx Celebrity Richard Milky Quayle.

Alex Wilson, Crossroads Care Fundraising coordinator, said: It is fantastic to have been chosen by Barclays as its Charity of the Year 2012. Its charity committee is proactive and has a series of exciting events lined up for the coming year starting with the Car Wash in April.

Crossroads staff and volunteers will also be assisting on the day, which happens to coincide with the end of Ben Carlings Charity TT Course Cycle. Bens challenge to cycle the 37.75 mile course once a day for 30 days will finish at the Grandstand on Sunday 29th April and Barclays staff will be waving him in with a sponge in hand.

The Car Wash will open from 10am 5pm on Sunday 29th April and costs 5 per vehicle for a full hand wash. All funds raised on the day will be donated to Crossroads Care and the total will be matched by Barclays.

For more information about events and activities organised by Crossroads and Barclays, or Bens Charity TT Course Cycle, please contact Alex Wilson on 673103 or email awilson@crossroadsiom.org.

Crossroads Care provides meaningful respite to those caring for a loved one with an illness, disability, frailty, substance abuse or mental health problem on the Isle of Man.

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by Shirley Callow

Staff at Barclays in the Isle of Man have helped raise over 46,000 for their Charity of the Year 2011, Hospice Isle of Man.

Each year staff are asked to nominate local charities which they think deserve to be the recipients of Barclays fundraising efforts for the coming year. The charities that receive the most nominations are then asked to present to the Charity Committee which selects the charity of the year. Hospice Isle of Man was set up nearly 29 years ago and provides specialist palliative care for patients and their families facing life-limiting illness and life threatening illnesses. All care which includes physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects and is provided by a multidisciplinary team is free of charge. Hospice provides inpatient facilities, respite care, therapeutic day care, specialist nurses, social worker, counselling, along with a range of complementary therapies and a Hospice at Home service.

Hospice Isle of Man also runs a childrens wing called Rebecca House. It is a purpose built facility which provides respite, palliative and end of life care for children with life-limiting conditions from birth to 18 years. Rebecca House offers a safe haven and a home from home environment in which care is offered and implemented in a way appropriate to the child and their family. Today Rebecca House looks after 25 children.

Throughout the year staff have been taking part in fundraising initiatives including, cake bakes, raffles, a marathon railway journey, dress-down days, the Parish Walk and even having the Easter Bunny delivering eggs! They have also supported events such as the Hospice Christmas Fair and Annual Dinner. All in all, through their efforts and the Barclays for fund matching, they have raised in excess of 46,000.

Chair of the Charity Committee Stuart Nelson said: I am delighted to be handing over a cheque for 46,000 to Hospice Isle of Man. It is great to see so many of our staff getting involved in fundraising activities and helping to build on the amounts raised for our chosen charities each year. I would like to thank Mary Doyle and the staff from Hospice for making our charity work in 2011 so enjoyable and I hope that the money we have presented to the charity will help them with the important work they carry out in our local community.

Mary Doyle, PR and Marketing Manager for Hospice Isle of Man said: A massive thank you to the whole team at Barclays we definitely had fun in fundraising and working with them during 2011. The money will make a huge difference to Hospices ongoing work.

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I am delighted to be handing over a cheque for 46,000 to Hospice Isle of Man."

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by Peter Curtain

Envestors, the award-winning private investor network providing investors with opportunities to meet dynamic companies in need of growth and expansion capital, has extended its service by launching in the Isle of Man.

The Firm, a subsidiary of Braveheart Investment Group plc, has opened an office in Douglas, to be led by Nick Boon, a senior financial services professional with extensive experience in the wealth management industry. With the support of its key sponsors, Creechurch Capital, the Chartered Accountants Greystone LLC, and Gough Advocates, Envestors will arrange and host meetings including investment presentation evenings and private dinners showcasing high-growth private companies seeking equity investment.

At the launch event on Wednesday 9 May 2012, three companies will make presentations to a local audience of successful entrepreneurs and business people.

Oliver Woolley, Founder Director of Envestors, said: After undertaking extensive research and having built a strong local network, Envestors has a great opportunity in the Isle of Man. We shall bring the benefits of the successful Envestors model to enable those interested to participate in the development of high-growth companies throughout the UK and internationally. John Greenwood, CEO of Creechurch Capital, said: Were delighted to welcome Envestors to the Isle of Man as it expands its existing network. The Island presents significant tax benefits to investors, as well as fantastic incentives and unrivalled support for new and growing businesses. We look forward to working closely with the Envestors team as it establishes its presence on the Isle of Man.

At Greystone LLC, Guy Wiltcher, Managing Partner, commented: As a firm we spend a lot of time working with early stage businesses with high growth potential. They are vital to the ongoing health and development of the economy and we are therefore delighted to support this initiative aimed at fostering growth in what is a most important and dynamic sector.

Paul Kerruish, Managing Director of Gough Advocates, added: "Being a company which itself seeks to support clients in their entrepreneurial endeavours, Gough Advocates are very excited to be sponsoring Oliver and his team in launching this portal to potential new business for the Island. We hope that this will be a further way in which to showcase the Island's support for private enterprise."

Nick Boon said: The Isle of Man has a long track record of successful, entrepreneurial activity. Envestors arrival on the Island provides an opportunity to capitalise on the exceptional skills and knowledge that exist here, supporting budding entrepreneurs.

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We hope that this will be a further way in which to showcase the Island's support for private enterprise."

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Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands World 100m champion Yohan Blake, who ran a world leading time of 9.90 in Kingston on 14 April, is the latest big name to be added to the inaugural Cayman Invitational meeting set for the Truman Bodden Sports Complex in Grand Cayman on 9 May.

The star sprinter said he was happy to be added to the field in Grand Cayman.

"Racers Track Club wants to support the development of yet another athletic meeting in the Caribbean region, so I am looking forward to compete there on May 9th," Blake said.

Blake will headline the 100m at this inaugural event. In Daegu, at the age of 21, he became the youngest 100m gold medalist in the history of the World Championships. He later went on after the World Championships to set a personal best of 9.82.

Blake ran more sub-10 second races than any other sprinter in 2011, and ended his season in astonishing fashion by securing the fastest 200m time in the world and second fastest in history at 19.26.

Blake's addition to the event is sure to add a heightened element for all track enthusiasts in attendance.

Jamaicans Ristananna Tracey, Nikiesha Wilson and Shevon Stoddart, along with American Carmelita Jeter are just some of the big names already signed on for the meet.

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