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Josh with Martha Maguire, Amy Hall and the volunteers at Youthful Minds, including mascot Antony
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Crestbridge Fiduciary Administrator Josh Cullinan has raised £1,360 for local charity Youthful Minds after completing the 100km Ultra Challenge from London to Brighton recently.

The run, which took place in May, was a challenging and diverse mix of city streets, country lanes, and the beautiful but demanding trails of the South Downs, starting at Richmond-Upon Thames and finishing at Brighton Beach.

The annual event typically attracts around 2,000 participants who usually take up to 18 hours to finish – Josh completed the challenge in just over 15 hours.

Funds raised by Josh through the event will be donated to Youthful Minds, Crestbridge Fiduciary’s chosen charity again this year. Part of Mind Jersey, the charity works to support young people’s mental health in Jersey, providing guidance, understanding and safe spaces for those who may be struggling.

I chose to undertake this challenge because I’m drawn to things that really push me out of my comfort zone – and this certainly did. It required a lot of discipline and commitment, and the route was both a physical and mental challenge – but my training really helped get me through and the atmosphere all the way along the route was incredible. Every step has been worth it.

Of course, raising such a lot of money for Youthful Minds is fantastic too. I’m really grateful to everyone who has donated and supported me in this challenge and in doing so is also supporting the amazing work of the team at Youthful Minds.
Josh Cullinan
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Josh completed the challenge in just over 15 hours

Steve Le Seelleur, Managing Director, Crestbridge Fiduciary, added: “Josh has done an incredible job in training for and completing this challenge, showing real commitment and determination. We are all very proud of him for taking it on and supporting our chosen charity, Youthful Minds.

“As we look ahead to the remainder of 2026, we remain focused on supporting the Youthful Minds team by raising money and awareness of mental health in young people.”

The team at Crestbridge has been amazing already this year in terms of their fundraising efforts and their enthusiasm in support of our work.

A big thanks to Josh, who has pushed himself to the limit for this challenge, and to all those who donated to the cause. Their contribution will make a significant difference to us, as we continue to raise awareness around such an important issue for the island.
Amy Hall, Children, Young Person and Families Service Manager at Mind Jersey

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Alan Parker, Claudia Rattray, Simon Logan, Vicky Edwards and Chloë Blampied with the award trophies following Crestbridge Fiduciary’s triple win at the Jersey Compliance Awards
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Crestbridge Fiduciary’s compliance and regulatory expertise has been recognised with a hat-trick of successes at this year’s Jersey Compliance Awards.

The firm’s Compliance and Regulatory Risk team won ‘Compliance Team of the Year – Independent Family Office Services’, whilst there was also individual success with Vicky Edwards, Associate Director, winning the ‘Governance Excellence – Family Office Services’ category and Claudia Rattray, Senior Compliance Administrator, being awarded the accolade for ‘Rising Star in Compliance – Family Office Services’.

Held last month (17 June) at the Royal Yacht Hotel, the inaugural Awards recognise the professionals protecting Jersey’s financial reputation, celebrating leadership, judgement, and integrity across the compliance profession, with winners being selected through an independent judging process.

Commenting on the overall team win, the judges highlighted the firm’s commercial approach to compliance, noting how the firm “demonstrates cross-functional collaboration and Board engagement that goes beyond typical compliance reporting” and its understandings of “how compliance can operate as both a control function and business enabler”.

Meanwhile, in selecting Vicky for her award, the judges noted “the breadth and technical depth of her contribution” and her forward-thinking approach which “goes beyond compliance and represents genuine strategic contribution”.

Vicky has over 10 years’ experience in Risk and Compliance in Jersey and in the UK across the trust and fund services sectors. She holds the ICA Diploma in Compliance (Distinction) and the Advanced Certificate in Fund Administration (Distinction), and was also recently shortlisted in the ‘Financial Crime Prevention Leader/MLRO of the Year’ category of the International Compliance Association (ICA) Compliance Europe Awards 2026.

In addition, judges pointed to Claudia as a team member who has “established credibility and demonstrated meaningful impact” as well as her “learning agility and initiative in the face of operational challenges”.

Claudia has a strong operational background and over 20 years’ experience in the finance industry. Having previously worked in both Jersey and the Isle of Man, she is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and holds a Diploma in International Trust Management.

Reflecting on the triple success, Simon Logan, Head of Compliance and Regulatory Risk, Crestbridge Fiduciary, commented:

“Jersey’s appeal as a centre for supporting the needs of sophisticated global families of wealth is built on its foundation of compliance and regulatory risk expertise, and winning these three awards is a reflection of our leading position in these areas. It also serves to highlight our pragmatic approach that ensures compliance is a key part of our value proposition and a true business enabler.”

Collectively, we strive to nurture a culture of excellence, to deliver best in class service and a commitment to the highest possible standards, whilst I am also of course delighted for Vicky and Claudia, who are both leaders within the compliance profession.
Simon Logon, Head of Compliance and Regulatory Risk

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Emma Sanford, Vicky Edwards, Melloney Bond, Stephanie De Sousa, Sarah Eden and Morgan Tupper
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Crestbridge Fiduciary has recognised the contribution and achievements of a number of its team through its latest mid-year promotions.

Amongst those recognised is Emma Sanford, who has taken on additional senior leadership responsibilities to become Advisor the Board as well as Head of Human Resources. In her expanded role, Emma will work with the Board to drive high performance and service excellence across the business, ensuring Crestbridge’s people strategy is aligned to its business priorities.

Emma has over 20 years of strategic and operational experience in Human Resources and Learning and Development, across the financial services, legal, e-commerce, and public sectors. She has particular expertise in talent acquisition, learning and development, employee relations and developing high performing teams.

In addition, Vicky Edwards – who recently won the ‘Governance Excellence – Family Office Services’ category at this year’s Jersey Compliance Awards and was shortlisted in the International Compliance Association Compliance Europe Awards – becomes Associate Director within the firm’s Compliance and Regulatory Risk team.

Melloney Bond has also been promoted to Senior Manager in Client Operations, whilst there are promotions too for Stephanie De Sousa in Client Handling, Sarah Eden in HR, and Morgan Tupper in the Accounts team.

Effective from 1 July 2026, the promotions recognise the achievements, efforts, commitment to professional development, and contribution to the firm’s growth over the past year.

2026 continues to be another year of growth and transformation for our business as we look to provide our global clients with the exceptional service and specialist expertise they expect. That vision is driven by the quality of our people, which is why our focus remains on providing an environment where our people can learn and thrive.

Our latest promotions provide an opportunity to recognise the contribution and achievements of our people, right across our diverse teams, and I’m delighted that Emma, Vicky, Melloney, Stephanie, Sarah and Morgan have all received the promotions they deserve.
Heather Tibbo, CEO, Crestbridge Fiduciary, congratulating all those promoted.
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Katherine Gamlin
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Crestbridge Fiduciary has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of experienced family office professional Katherine Gamlin as Director – Client and Commercial Strategy.

Based in Jersey, Katherine specialises in leading client and intermediary relationships and in her new role will be integral to driving Crestbridge’s growth ambitions and supporting the firm’s commercial approach alongside the CEO, Heather Tibbo and Senior Director, Paul Hunter.

With over 20 years’ experience across trust and company administration, private banking and family office environments in Jersey and Australia, Katherine has considerable expertise in overseeing complex structures for ultra-high net worth families and private clients.

As former head of a single-family office and, prior to that, a director within the multi-family office division of an international financial services firm, Katherine has a proven track record in managing fiduciary and investment structures, leading cross-disciplinary adviser teams and delivering exceptional client service.

Katherine brings considerable technical expertise to the team, as well as unparalleled experience of working in a family office environment.

As we continue to evolve and enhance our services to support the complex needs of global families, she will play a vital role as part of our senior team in driving forward our strategy of ambitious growth, underpinned by a keen focus on client service excellence.
Heather Tibbo, CEO, Crestbridge Fiduciary

Katherine added:

“I’m excited to be joining a firm that is clearly going through an exciting period of growth and whose client-centric approach and focus on high quality service absolutely align with my own values.

I am looking forward to working closely with my colleagues, using my experience to help propel the business forward as we continue to offer a top-quality offering for global families of wealth.”

 

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Heather Tibbo, Crestbridge Fiduciary CEO
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We are delighted to announce our acquisition of independent trustee and corporate services provider Wyoming Trust Company (WTC). 

As Wyoming’s first chartered trust company, WTC has served its US and international clients with care and distinction for over 30 years, and strongly shares our vision and values. We are pleased to welcome them as we continue our journey of growth and accomplishment.

 

The acquisition builds upon and accelerates our US market presence, following a successful six-year partnership with Wyoming-based Willow Street LLC. This joint venture enabled us to deliver a more comprehensive global service to our clients, enhance our jurisdictional expertise, and establish a reputation in the US for technical excellence and world-class service. The time is now right for us to stand alone, and our partnership with Willow Street has been concluded.

Today we also announce the appointment of Morgan Alleyn as Managing Director of our consolidated Wyoming business. As a US attorney, Morgan has an excellent perspective on how US-involved structures operate, considerable expertise in international tax and tax controversy, and a thorough understanding of cross-border trusts, estates, business interests and investments.

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Morgan Alleyn, Managing Director of our new Wyoming office

Our acquisition of WTC will enable us to continue operating with full independence and autonomy in support of our US clients, delivering a seamless cross-border service from both Wyoming and Jersey. The move consolidates our status as a leading multi-jurisdictional service provider, with a proven record of establishing and supporting even the most complex, globally dispersed structures.

In recognition of this, our firm will now be known globally as Crestbridge Fiduciary. This new identity better conveys our enhanced breadth and scope, whilst reaffirming our profound commitment to the values synonymous with the Crestbridge name. We remain a privately-owned fully independent firm, beholden only to the best interests of our clients.

All regulatory obligations in Wyoming have been completed with regard to the acquisition.

Today’s announcement marks a significant milestone. It advances our long-term strategy of enhancing our integrated global platform, strongly positioning us to anticipate and support the needs of a changing marketplace. By actively listening to our clients, and adopting a dynamic and streamlined business model, we are able to offer a unique value proposition that truly addresses the requirements of successful, internationally-mobile families.
Heather Tibbo, Crestbridge Fiduciary CEO
The acquisition of WTC to the Crestbridge Fiduciary group is a further illustration of the Crestbridge commitment to the important US market and of its ambition to consolidate its reputation as a global provider to international families.
Steve Sokić, Crestbridge Fiduciary Chairman

Josh training for the 100km Ultra Challenge for Youthful Minds
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Josh shares the toughest moments, the mindset, and what the finish line means.

With less than one week to go until Josh Cullinan takes on the London to Brighton 100km Ultra Challenge on 23 May, the focus has shifted from building fitness to staying consistent, recovering well, and sharpening race-day mindset.

In this Q&A we find out what’s surprised him most on this journey, the hardest part of training and why he chose a challenge that pushes him so far outside his comfort zone as he gets ready to supports Youthful Minds and youth mental health awareness in Jersey.

 

What’s surprised you most about your journey so far?

That it’s actually happening. A year ago I couldn’t finish a 5k without stopping due to fatigue, and now I’m about to take on 100km. It really shows what you can achieve when you fully commit yourself to something.

What has been the most difficult part of training?

One of the most difficult parts of training has been managing the sheer volume each week — balancing running, weight training, and recovery swimming. It’s required a lot of discipline, and I’ve had to sacrifice a big part of my daily life to stay committed to the goal.

What made you pick this challenge in particular?

I picked this challenge because I’m drawn to things that really push me out of my comfort zone. I love a challenge that makes me doubt myself and question whether I can actually complete it.

Do you have a strategy for the race on the day?

I think a big part of this race is the mentality as much as the physical side. My strategy is to stay focused and keep my mindset positive, so I can push through whatever challenges come up on the day.

What will be going through your mind as you cross the finish line?

I think it’ll be a mix of relief, pride, and gratitude. This has been a long-term goal of mine, and crossing that finish line will make me reflect on the whole journey — from where I started to how far I’ve come. I’ll be thinking about all the people I’ve met and the bonds I’ve made along the way, as well as the lifestyle change that running has brought into my life.

With race day now fast approaching, Josh’s focus is clear: keep the mindset positive, embrace the discomfort, and push through every high and low the course brings.

Anyone wishing to donate can do so here.

 

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Some of the volunteers at Youthful Minds
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Now in its second year of supporting Youthful Minds – part of Mind Jersey – Crestbridge Family Office Services (“Crestbridge”) is continuing its commitment to improving mental health outcomes for young people.

Marking Mental Health Awareness Week, CEO Heather Tibbo shares why raising awareness in this space is so important — not only for the charity, but for Crestbridge as a business…

Why did Crestbridge initially decide to support Youthful Minds?

Supporting the local community is central to our culture as a firm, and the opportunity to start working in partnership with Youthful Minds last year was a natural step for us. Driven by an impressive team of volunteers, the charity does a huge amount to raise awareness around mental health issues in young people – and it’s a big remit, ranging from children as young as seven years old all the way up to young adults of 25.

That struck a chord with us – as a firm with a young team but also where a significant proportion of our people have young families, and as a business that works every single day with family clients.

Why is mental health in young people such an important issue for businesses?

What’s been clear since working with Youthful Minds is that talking about mental health is fundamentally important, for businesses and for the island as a whole. The prevalence of mental health issues in young people has changed significantly over the past few years and we are seeing big shifts in how mental health is impacting children, adolescents and, ultimately, young adults – those entering the world of work.

How is Youthful Minds benefiting from Crestbridge’s support?

Youthful Minds continues to be focused on addressing the complex mental health challenges faced by young people by raising awareness and driving meaningful engagement with key organisations – including schools, youth clubs, other charities and businesses like ours. For example, they have worked with a secondary school to support young people who are finding it difficult to focus and engage with school life. This has included delivering a workshop for teachers to build understanding and provide practical approaches that staff can use to better support both students and the wider school environment.

As a firm, we’ve supported these efforts in a few ways—firstly, by providing financial support through donations and fundraising activities. Members of our team have taken on a number of fundraising initiatives and challenges this year, most recently our Director, Chloë’s “Brave the Shave”, and Josh’s upcoming 100km Ultra Challenge.

We’ve also provided professional support to help deliver specific projects and raise awareness, with our people meeting regularly with the Youthful Minds team to talk about how we can best support them.

And likewise, how has the business benefited?

Working with the team at Youthful Minds has really shone a light on where we can enhance our own approach as a business – we’ve held stress awareness sessions for our team with Youthful Minds, for example, and a significant proportion of our team are now Mental Health First Aiders, thanks to training through Youthful Minds and Mind Jersey.

What’s impacted you most through supporting Youthful Minds’ activity this year?

Unquestionably it’s the contribution made by Youthful Mind’s own group of volunteers. They are incredibly driven and give a huge amount of their time, with some being long-term volunteers. Their commitment to helping others is incredibly powerful and humbling, whether that’s through presenting in primary and secondary schools, attending promotional events or collaborating with Jersey’s health services.

What’s on the horizon for Crestbridge’s support of Youthful Minds?

We know that helping to drive positive change is not a short-term effort, and we’re continuing to build on this valuable partnership. This year, our focus is on strengthening further our relationship with Youthful Minds and their amazing team of volunteers, highlighting the potential of collaboration across the charity sector and business community, and helping to underline just how important it is to create a safe and supportive environment for young people in Jersey.

Our hope is that, through our ongoing support, we can build on what we’ve achieved so far and help to normalise conversations about mental health.

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Chloë Blampied to ‘Brave the Shave’ for Youthful Minds
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Crestbridge Family Office Services’ (Crestbridge) Head of Risk and Operations Chloë Blampied has raised £1,300 through a charity head-shave, as the firm continues to support the work of local charity Youthful Minds.

As part of the firm’s ‘Brave the Shave’ initiative Chloë agreed to have her head shaved last month, with colleagues and contacts making generous donations to support the charity.

Chloë has always been an active fundraiser and has completed a number of challenges to support local charities over recent years, including the Three Peaks Challenge, abseiling down Mont Orgueil last year, taking part in White Collar Boxing competitions twice, paddleboarding around the island and White Collar DJ-ing.

Braving the Shave was undoubtedly a daunting challenge and I’m really grateful to everyone who donated and supported it. We tend to have a strong emotional connection to our hair, but this initiative provided a powerful way to raise awareness around mental health in young people and the fantastic work undertaken by our nominated charity Youthful Minds.
Chloë Blampied, Executive Director, Head of Risk and Operations

Youthful Minds, part of Mind Jersey, works to support young people’s mental health in Jersey, providing guidance, understanding, and safe spaces for those who may be struggling.

Charlie Lucas, Senior Administrator at Crestbridge, put himself forward for the role of barber on the day.

Having the responsibility of shaving someone’s head was a challenge in itself, but it ended up being quite fun and the atmosphere in the office was really positive and reflective of the shared commitment we have to supporting Youthful Minds.
Charlie Lucas, Senior Administrator

Amy Hall, Children, Young Person and Families Service Manager at Mind Jersey, added: “This is an impressive and deeply personal fundraising initiative that takes real commitment and I’d like to thank Chloë for taking it on. We are truly grateful for all the support the team at Crestbridge continues to provide to Youthful Minds, both financially and by highlighting the importance of mental wellbeing amongst young people and in the workplace.”

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Siobhán Troy has been shortlisted in the Jersey Finance Rising Stars Awards 2026
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Crestbridge Family Office Services’ Assistant Manager Siobhán Troy has been shortlisted in the Jersey Finance Rising Stars Awards – with votes now open ahead of the Awards ceremony this summer.

Designed to celebrate exceptional young talent across Jersey’s financial services industry, the Awards are now in their seventh year, with Siobhán shortlisted in the ‘Trust’ category.

Having worked in the private client industry for more than six years, Siobhán acts as a trusted point of contact across a number of clients, specialising in supporting Middle Eastern families. She oversees the day-to-day administration of a broad range of complex, multi‑jurisdictional structures, and plays a key role in coordinating service providers and advisers to support investment and governance activity across diverse asset classes. With a keen focus on her professional development, she holds Level 4 and Level 5 in ‘International Finance and Trust Administration’ and the Certificate in Islamic Finance.

Commenting on being shortlisted, Siobhán said

 

“I’m really proud to have been shortlisted in the Rising Stars Awards this year, and grateful to have the opportunity to develop my career with a firm that truly values supporting its people and giving them the tools to succeed.”

Danielle Cottignies, Client Director at Crestbridge, added: “Siobhán is consistently professional and brings a welcome combination of energy, insight and composure to every challenge. Her technical maturity and team-first approach turn smart questions into practical improvements, inspiring confidence amongst clients, contacts and our wider team. She thoroughly deserves this recognition, and I encourage people to vote for her.”

People can vote for Siobhán now until 12 June through Jersey Finance’s dedicated Awards hub, with winners ultimately being announced at a ceremony on Friday 3 July at the Royal Jersey Showground.

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Some of our people managers who recently got accredited as MHFAs
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More than a third of the team at Crestbridge Family Office Services (FOS) are now accredited Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) after having completed training as part of the firm’s continued partnership with local charity Youthful Minds.

Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week this month, managers from across Crestbridge FOS’ team were offered the opportunity to take part in the MHFA training. With the latest cohort now successfully trained, 35% of the Jersey team are accredited MHFAs.

MHFA training aims to provide people with the knowledge to identify signs of mental health conditions, give them the skills to be able to provide initial support and signpost to professional help. It also aims to help foster and support a culture of mental wellbeing in the workplace. The training was delivered by Mind Jersey, of which Youthful Minds is a part.

Mental Health Awareness Week, which this year takes place from 11 – 17 May, is an annual event dedicated to increasing awareness about mental health and well-being. It seeks to educate the public on issues surrounding mental health, promote open dialogue, and encourage individuals to seek help if needed.

We have a strong commitment as a business to promoting a culture of positive mental wellbeing in the workplace and to enabling our team, so they have the skills they need to support each other at work and in their personal lives.

I’m really pleased that, through our ongoing partnership with Youthful Minds and against the backdrop of Mental Health Awareness Week, so many of our team opted to take up this valuable opportunity to become accredited Mental Health First Aiders.
Heather Tibbo, CEO