Cambridge Management Consulting, Falklands IT, and Hermes/Viraat Heritage Trust Provide Educational Resources to the Falklands

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Cambridge Management Consulting and Falklands IT donate £3,000 to the Hermes/Viraat Heritage Trust to provide educational resources to children in the Falkland Islands

London, UK - 20 August 2025 – Cambridge Management Consulting (Cambridge MC) and Falklands IT (FIT) are delighted to announce a donation of £3,000 made to the Hermes/Viraat Heritage Trust to support the learning and development of young children in the Falkland Islands. This contribution joins donations made by five other benefactors to fund the provision of 25 Apple iPads and other educational resources to schools in Camp.

This initiative was begun by Andy Trish, Chief Executive Officer of FIT and Trustee of the Hermes/Viraat Heritage Trust, who, in collaboration with Sarah Edwards, teacher at Goose Green School, organised the provision of 25 Apple iPads to schoolchildren in Camp, and for the excess donations to be spent on four Lego Prime kits to be distributed throughout schools in the region. This builds on the importance of increasing access to education through digital tools, a commitment which aligns with Cambridge MC and FIT’s ongoing telecommunications consultancy and digital infrastructure support on the Islands.

Andy Trish said: “Supporting children living in Camp to access the digital tools crucial for their education is a tremendously important cause, to me and my fellow donors. I am proud to have organised and contributed to this initiative, supporting these children’s learning, creativity, and connection with the wider world through these resources, and look forward to seeing how they use them.”

Tim Passingham, Founder and Chairman of Cambridge Management Consulting and Co-Founder of Falklands IT, said: “Bringing digital inclusion to the Falkland Islands and helping drive the nascent digital economy is extremely important to enable the future growth and development of the Islands. Helping educate children, and giving them the tools to learn more effectively, is something that we’re really passionate about and we consider it a huge privilege to help the young people in Camp in this way.”

David Campbell Bannerman at the Hermes/Viraat Heritage Trust, said: “HMS Hermes was the Flagship of the Falklands War, and we are proud to continue this legacy of empowerment and liberation by improving the lives and education of children in the Islands today. These resources will be transformative for the future prospects of these schoolchildren, and we are proud to have enriched their education and development.”

Sarah Edwards, Goose Green Teacher, said: “On behalf of the Camp Education team, I would like to thank Andy and all the contributors who have made – what started out as a wish – into an incredibly generous reality. The iPads and Lego Prime kits will make an impactful and meaningful difference in the way Camp children access learning. We are deeply grateful, and I believe the children will be delighted!”

Karen Steen, Executive Headteacher of the Falkland Islands Schools, added: “We are very grateful for this generous donation of iPads! It will significantly improve access to education for children living in Camp and help to bridge the digital divide. With this technology, our children can engage more easily with online resources, virtual classrooms, and interactive learning tools both at home and at school.”

These Apple iPads will be given to the students of Camp as gifts, not as a loan, and will be managed by the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) to ensure that apps, internet access, and settings are configured to create a safe, educational environment for each child.

About Cambridge Management Consulting

Cambridge Management Consulting (Cambridge MC) is an international consulting firm that helps companies of all sizes have a better impact on the world. Founded in Cambridge, UK, initially to help the start-up community, Cambridge MC has grown to over 200 consultants working on projects in 25 countries. Our capabilities focus on supporting the private and public sector with their people, process and digital technology challenges.

What makes Cambridge Management Consulting unique is that it doesn’t employ consultants – only senior executives with real industry or government experience and the skills to advise their clients from a place of true credibility. Our team strives to have a highly positive impact on all the organisations they serve. We are confident there is no business or enterprise that we cannot help transform for the better.

Cambridge Management Consulting has offices or legal entities in Cambridge, London, New York, Paris, Dubai, Singapore and Helsinki, with further expansion planned in future.

For more information visit www.cambridgemc.com.

About Falklands IT

Falklands IT (FIT) is the Falkland Islands’ friendly, reliable partner for on-island technology solutions and ongoing support. FIT’s expert team is equipped to resolve issues with IT upgrades, troubleshooting, and managed services through a local, fast, and affordable service.

FIT combines a fresh perspective, remote access, and years of experience to provide the citizens of the Falkland Islands with new opportunities through their tech.

For more information visit: https://www.falklandsit.co.fk/

About the Hermes/Viraat Heritage Trust

The Hermes/Viraat Heritage Trust is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to maintaining the memory of the HMS Hermes Ins Viraat. Working alongside the Hermes Association, the Hermes/Viraat Heritage Trust promotes the legacy of this ship through events and programmes aimed at veterans and families, as well as the preservation of artefacts and documents related to its history.

The Hermes/Viraat Heritage Trust engages in numerous philanthropic endeavours to support others and empower communities.

For more information visit: https://hmshermes.co.uk/

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