Jersey Community Foundation

In our final Jersey Evening Post article for 2024, we take a look back at some of the JCF grants that helped build a better Jersey. From strengthening mental-health support for young people to driving environmental sustainability, and from initiatives addressing financial hardship to empowering individuals through education and training, the breadth and diversity of projects supported in 2024 highlight a shared commitment to building a brighter future for Jersey. Since 2020, we’ve distributed over £9 million to more than 300 charitable causes, milestones that reflect our shared commitment to building a brighter future for everyone on the Island. As we prepare for 2025, we remain dedicated to fostering a culture of philanthropy and supporting projects that truly make a difference in our community. Freeda Jersey, Jersey Family First, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, Focus On Mental Illness , Caritas Jersey Limited Anna Terry

Happy New year to you, from us! Thank you for your incredible support throughout 2024, with a special thank you to our donors, volunteers and colleagues - you make it possible for us to fund vital work across the island. We also want to thank all the incredible charities and projects working across numerous sectors - from health and social care to education, and from environmental sustainability to community development - who have applied for grants to support Jersey’s community. You have all helped to make a real difference across the island and your dedication inspires us every day. We look forward to continuing and growing our work together in 2025 to build a stronger, healthier and more resilient island for all Islanders. Learn more about JCF at https://lnkd.in/d5u5sWx #JerseyCI #CommunityFoundation

Wishing everyone in our community a happy and peaceful festive season, from Jersey Community Foundation! We hope you’re able to take some time to rest and recharge and look forward to 2025. #JerseyCI #CommunityFoundation

Meet one of our amazing volunteers, David Roworth! Find out how he helps to make a difference for Islanders through JCF’s grants panel and why giving back means so much to him. 💚   𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗖𝗙? I sit on the Community Grants Panel to review funding applications from local charities and community groups. The panel selects which are the strongest projects to receive funding from JCF. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗖𝗙? A good friend was instrumental in launching the JCF and it was an opportunity for me to support the organisation in meeting the needs of many vulnerable and disadvantaged islanders. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲? Being able to use my educational background and many years of school-based work, to support families and charities through JCF funding. Ultimately, to make a real difference to the lives of islanders in need!   Find out more about our grants and services at https://lnkd.in/dv2feCc   #JerseyCI #CommunityFoundation

We’re pleased to award a Channel Islands Lottery grant of £32,000 to St Ouen’s Football Club. This grant will help the club increase the amount of pitch time available to all its members and to better accommodate their disabled members and girls’ squad. Could your charity or project benefit from a grant? Check out our grant deadlines for 2025 and start preparing your application 👇 https://lnkd.in/e_bRDyXs #JerseyCI #CommunityFoundation

While the festive season is in full swing, many parents face the challenge of balancing work with childcare.   We’re pleased to have awarded £50,000 to Brightly Jersey, a charity supporting children and young people in the care of the Children’s Service.   They are using their grant to cover nursery and holiday club fees for children in need, including those whose parents were previously supported by Brightly, and who are too young to qualify for 30 free hours per week.   This support helps parents work towards independence by enabling them to secure employment and earn a stable income.   Your charity or project could be next to receive a grant. Check out our grant deadlines for 2025 and start preparing your application 👇   https://lnkd.in/e_bRDyXs   #JerseyCI #CommunityFoundation

👉 What a busy month! Over the past 2 weeks we have distributed over £1 MILLION in grants to a number of charitable, non-profit and voluntary organisations in Jersey 👈 A huge thank you to our volunteer Grant Panels and Board of Directors who spend considerable time reviewing & assessing applications, and to all the organisations that applied to us for funding 🙏. Our 2025 grant round closing dates are now live on our website: https://lnkd.in/e_bRDyXs Chris Edmond Washington Gwatidzo Cirsty de Gruchy Moseley Suzie Phillips Deryn Evans Gillian Challinor David Roworth Heather MacCallum Nick Kershaw Carla Harris Philip Le Cornu Stephen Platt Jonathan Carter https://lnkd.in/eh5c7kZA

Did you know? Volunteers outnumber paid staff 3:1 within third sector organisations in Jersey. But what does this mean exactly?: 1️⃣ 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: The third sector relies heavily on volunteers, which helps organisations operate on limited budgets 2️⃣ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Many individuals in Jersey dedicate their time and skills without financial incentive to address local needs 3️⃣ 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: A strong volunteer base allows organisations to expand their reach and deliver more services than they could with paid staff alone Find out more about Jersey’s third sector here: https://lnkd.in/e5pYFphp #Jersey CI #CommunityFoundation

At this time of year, we often find ourselves thinking of what matters most. This festive season, please consider leaving a gift to a cause that’s close to your heart. Many people choose to leave a gift to their local community foundation. Including a donation in your will to Jersey Community Foundation (JCF) is a meaningful way to ensure your generosity continues to support our island community for years to come. Learn more about how you can leave a lasting impact through JCF here: https://lnkd.in/ecmYciiG #JerseyCI #CommunityFoundation

Calling all charities and community projects! Are you looking for funding to bring your ideas to life in 2025? Check out the closing dates for our grants in 2025 and start planning your application 👇 https://lnkd.in/e_bRDyXs Don’t miss your opportunity to make a positive impact in our island community. #JerseyCI #CommunityFoundation