Meet our FLARE 2026 finalists
15 finalists 75+ applicants 4 judges £20,000 in advertising support and expert mentorship 1 winner announced next week
THE FLARE 2026 Expert Judging Panel
Shakera Rolle-Manuel
SRM Accountancy
Alexandra Cohen
Cohen Family Law
Kirsty Wilson-Seabrook
All Island Media
Sophie Clyde-Smith
Alt Collective
SRM Accountancy Limited works with business owners across Jersey, many of them women building something alongside everything else life throws at them. Shakera founded SRM Accountancy in 2016 to support local businesses and charities with practical accounting services and clear financial advice.
Cohen Family Law was founded to do things differently. Led by Alexandra (‘Zandy’) Cohen - a specialist in family law with over a decade of experience - we offer more than legal expertise. We combine clear expert advice with genuine care and practical solutions.
All Island Media brings together two of the most prominent Channel Islands news brands, the Jersey Evening Post and Bailiwick Express. As a Senior Business Development Manager, Kirsty delivers a first-class service to clients, building and maintaining relationships with major local corporate clients.
Co-founder of Alt Collective, Sophie Clyde-Smith supports female founders and ambitious women to build confidence and unlock their potential while growing businesses and careers that feel aligned, sustainable, and fulfilling. Through coaching, events, and community, they create spaces where women can connect, get inspired and feel encouraged to take bold action.
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FLARE was something that we really, really wanted to jump onto. We've had so much support for the artistic hub for the community
and we want to drive more of
that publicity and learning
from your support to make
The Stoodio the artistic hub.
– The Stoodio
FLARE stood out to me because it feels like it was about more than just business growth. It's about visibility, leadership and development and impact.
I think it's such an amazing opportunity for female founders in an early stage of setting up a business. It's quite lonely taking the leap and setting up a business on your own, so having the support of the mentors and advertising would be really beneficial.
– Comply
– Grow
We will be announcing the official FLARE 2026 winner next week in our special International Women's Day FLARE Supplement (5 March 2026).
This special supplement recognises excellent in female leadership and profiles a selection of female owned and run businesses in Jersey, timed to coincide with International Women's Day 2026.
Timeline
Nov 2025
31 Jan 2026
Feb 2026
5 March 2026
Nov 2026
FLARE launches and applications open.
Applications close.
Selection and judging process takes place. The winner is chosen from a shortlist by expert panel.
International Women's Day supplement is published, featuring sponsors, applicants and the official announcement of the winner.
FLARE 2027 provisional launch.