A word from our sponsor

Appleby, a leading provider of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services are very pleased to be able to sponsor junior chess in Jersey. Through the sponsorship it is hoped that the JCC will be able to raise awareness of the sport and encourage more youngsters to join the Appleby Junior Chess Academy.

David Benest, Appleby’s Jersey Office Managing Partner said:“Supporting the Academy is part of our commitment to sport and education, and nurturing the development of young people in Jersey. The volunteers at the JCC provide an excellent support network for children, and it is fantastic to be able to give them the means to be able to expand and develop what they can offer. Chess improves concentration, enhances memory, develops logical thinking, builds self-esteem and improves decision-making skills. It also teaches youngsters independence to make important decisions influenced only by their own judgment. These are exactly the qualities we should be developing in the next generation of talent in Jersey.”