Watches of Switzerland executives are no strangers to lobbying the UK government over issues like the “tourist tax” and business rates, but the group was at the heart of the establishment last week for a reception in support of its charitable work.
CEO Brian Duffy, and executive director of human resources Philippa Jackson attended what was billed as a Brilliant Breakfast at No.11 Downing Street to celebrate the Change a Girl’s Life Campaign.
The campaign is supported by The King’s Trust, with which Watches of Switzerland Group has held a longstanding association.
“It was an honor to attend the event as headline partners for Change A Girl’s Life. This campaign has ignited the energy and imagination of our colleagues, and we are proud of our ongoing and long-term partnership with The King’s Trust to support young people into education and employment,” Mr Duffy says.
The No.11 breakfast brought together influential leaders from business, government, and inspiring young women whose lives have been transformed by The King’s Trust.
Throughout March, and coinciding with International Women’s Day, Goldsmiths — owned by Watches of Switzerland Group — is collaborating with female-led luxury jewelry brands, Pasquale Bruni and Kiki McDonough, to raise funds for The King’s Trust Change a Girl’s Life campaign 2025.
Goldsmiths is donating 5% of all jewelry sales from the makers.
The King’s Trust Change A Girl’s Life initiative aims to support young women who are feeling hopeless about their futures and finances.
A support program offers training courses and employment opportunities that help thousands of women go on to further education, training, or work.