Empowerment
We give our youth and young adults the chance to thrive, overcome obstacles, reach their full potential and become valuable contributors in their communities and country.
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The fund will continuously inform about projects that we support. Here you can read about all the projects that we have chosen to support so far.
Cave Shepherd Champions Youth Financial Empowerment at NFLP – FLITE Summer Experience
The Cave Shepherd Community Fund (CSCF) proudly sponsored the inaugural NFLP – FLITE Summer Experience, a transformative five-day financial literacy camp held from August 18–22, 2025, at the University of the West Indies, Solutions Centre, Cave Hill Campus. Organized by the Ministry of Energy & Business under the National Financial Literacy Programme (NFLP), the FLITE Summer Experience welcomed 101 youth aged 15–18 for immersive workshops, mentorship, and entrepreneurial challenges designed to build financial confidence and leadership. The sponsorship was split between programme [...]
A Reimagined Giving Strategy
Sharing this video with our shareholders at the Cave Shepherd AGM last month was a key moment that brought to life our vision for the Cave Shepherd Community Fund. That vision is guiding a reimagined giving strategy for Cave Shepherd — one that is more intentional in its commitment to improving the lives of people in Barbados, while staying grounded in our values that have served us for over 100 years. We’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to sharing more [...]
IWD2025 – Reflecting on an incredible moment for our team!
On International Women’s Day 2025, we had the privilege of hosting an internet radio station where several of our talented team members were empowered to take the mic and share their insights on a variety of topics. From the value of female leadership, the power in sisterhood and creating space for other women in the room and at the table, it was a powerful display of knowledge, passion, and creativity. Our CEOs’ from across our other companies, also got involved and each [...]
The Cave Shepherd Community Fund’s sponsorship of Salvation Army’s Christmas Lunch
We are proud to share that the Cave Shepherd Community Fund sponsored the Salvation Army's annual Christmas Luncheon. Held on December 18, 2024, at the Salvation Army's Reed Street HQ, this heartwarming event brought joy and festive cheer to many in our community. In addition to our sponsorship, over 20 dedicated Cave Shepherd Group team members volunteered their time to set up tables and help serve the meal. Their efforts ensured that the event ran smoothly and that all attendees had a [...]
A Milestone Achievement for Cave Shepherd & Co. Limited – Wind up of DB Pension Plan
We are pleased to update on the progress made to date on the wind-up of our Defined-Benefit Pension Plan, [effective May 31, 2023]. The process was a collaborative effort with pensioners and employees from Cave Shepherd, Payce Digital, and Duty Free Caribbean (Holdings) Ltd. After extensive meetings held back in March 2023, we achieved an overwhelming 84% vote in favour of a 50:50 surplus share between members and the company. We needed a two-thirds majority across all member classes – pensioners, active [...]
Supporting Our Community: A Step Forward Together
Yesterday marked a significant moment of community solidarity as the Cave Shepherd Community Fund proudly donated $30,000 to the Rotary Fisherfolk Donation Appeal. The handover ceremony, held in the presence of boat owners from Oistins' and Bridgetown was a testament to the resilience and unity of our community. In attendance representing the Cave Shepherd Group were Rotarians, Paul M. Ashby, Keri Mapp, Peter Arender, as well as Dale Niles, Community Engagement Lead - Cave Shepherd Community Fund. The funds will be dedicated [...]