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EVENTS, NEW MEMBERS AND ADVICE FOR DEVON CHAMBER MEMBERS


Compassionate Friends - could you make a difference?


A Compassionate Friend lends a helping hand or friendly ear to associates or neighbours who have a life limiting illness or are affected by loss. St Luke’s Hospice’s awareness session


builds a compassionate friends’ skills and confidence to have open, honest and sensitive conversations and to think about ways they can help and support those in their community.


The sessions are free and open to all, and will cover the following:


• Breaking down taboos and myths about death and dying.


• Thinking about how we can have compassionate conversations.


• How taking the time to LEND a helping hand or a friendly ear can make a difference.


• What support services are available for those at end of life or experiencing loss.


For further information, contact the St Luke’s Education Team: education@stlukes-hospice.org.uk 01752 964250


34 Chamber Profile November/December 2018


Helping secure your organisation


Clare Williamson-Cary, CEO, Securewest International (pictured) on her history with the company and how it can benefit other firms.


Tell us about yourself I moved to Devon 15 years ago, although it’s always been a place close to my heart. In 1985, I studied at Exeter University and it was there I met my husband-to-be Martin. Although work took me to London to qualify as a Chartered Accountant, and then to Wiltshire (Finance Director of Smallbone & Co and later, British Dressage), we both always promised to return at some stage. So, when the opportunity came to convert the 250-year- old barns on my parents’ property in West Devon into a home, we leapt at the chance to have our son (then five years old) grow up living with three generations of his family. I’ve held a number of board-level positions in


‘Our clients


range from large multinationals to small businesses’


Who are Securewest International? Our business has grown and evolved over the last three decades and we are proud of our rich history. Since I joined, we’ve built on the success we’ve achieved in the private security and maritime sectors and diversified into other markets. Today, the business can be divided into four key areas; Asset Management, Risk Consulting, Training and Travel Risk Management. Although our operations are


very much international, we look to recruit locally and work with a number of Westcountry organisations. For example, our training division holds firearms


courses on a range near


various industries from IT to manufacturing. While managing the barn conversion, I worked for a local Devon environmental charity and then I started at Securewest International in the summer of 2006. Originally joining as Vice President of Finance, I took over as Chief Executive Officer in 2007. I lead the strategic work for Securewest


International, combining my skills in planning, project and operational management and finance with a real passion for the business. I’m fortunate to have such a good team around me to keep the business developing and moving forward.


Moretonhampstead, our maritime courses were all approved by the Plymouth MCA office and our sea survival students are often seen diving at the Plymouth Life Centre.


How can Securewest International benefit other businesses? More and more of us are travelling for work, study or pleasure and in an ever-changing world travel risks are constantly evolving too. While most trips are usually incident free, it’s still important to put the necessary measures in place to protect your people, organisation and reputation.


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