Jersey Community Foundation

APPLY NOW | FUNDING AVAILABLE Our new 'Supporting the Supporters' Fund' is designed to support training and professional development and the wellbeing of staff and volunteers in not-for-profit, voluntary and charitable organisations in Jersey. With grants of £500 to £5,000 available, this fund supports initiatives like therapy, peer support, team-building and professional development. Our goal is to boost morale, improve workplace wellbeing and empower teams to meet the challenges ahead. We would like to say a huge thank you to The Sedel-Collings Foundation who have made this fund possible with an incredible initial investment of £100,000. APPLY FOR A GRANT TODAY: https://lnkd.in/gA_Z2UQg For any questions or support with your application, email grants@jerseycommunityfoundation.org

Did you know? In 2023, we awarded over £2.3 million to support 112 organisations and many individuals and families in Jersey. This funding was dedicated to a variety of initiatives across the island, in areas including: 💚Mental and physical wellbeing 💚Education 💚Addressing hardship 💚Tackling inequality 💚Arts and culture 💚Sports 💚Science 💚Environmental projects Noteworthy grants included support for the Jersey Water Polo Association to boost participation in the sport, funding for Uppsala University to conduct critical climate research and assistance to Every Child Our Future to enhance educational opportunities for young children. Our support highlights the importance of community initiatives, especially during challenging economic times, supporting growth and resilience in our island community. Are you involved with a charity, voluntary group or non-profit organisation? You could be eligible for funding. LEARN MORE and APPLY for a grant here: https://lnkd.in/eGiiCdsZ

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 '𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿' 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that: 💚Cry Jersey has won £2,500 💚Shelter Trust has won £1,500 💚Shopmobility has won £1,000 These charities make an incredible difference in our island community, and we’re delighted to support their efforts. Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey and shared their insights into the vital impact of Jersey’s third sector. #JerseyCI #ValueoftheThirdSector #CommunityFoundation

𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴! 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀. We're looking for an experienced and personable leader to join our team as 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀. In this exciting new role, you will be responsible for overseeing all deliverable aspects of the Foundation’s grant programmes, manage a high-performing team and work closely with the CEO to drive our strategic development. 🕐 Part-time: 21-28 hours/week ⏰ Apply by: Sunday 24 November 📍 Location: Remote working, with flexibility for meetings and project visits This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our Foundation, develop key relationships and ensure our services deliver the highest impact for our island community. 🔗 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁: https://lnkd.in/esBejefc #JerseyCI #CommunityFoundations

🙏 Thank you to the Department for the Economy for providing this multi-year grant from the Jersey Reclaim Fund (Dormant Bank Accounts) 👏 Securing this funding for the next 3 years will allow Jersey Community Foundation to offer multi-year grants to charitable organisations that apply to us for funding. Multi-year funding provides financial stability, reduces uncertainty and allows for better planning and resource allocation over an extended period. This stability can help organisations achieve their goals more efficiently and effectively. With future funding assured for 2-3 years or more, non-profits can spend less time fundraising and more time on the ground delivering impactful activities. This applies to commissioned services & government grants too. The short-term funding cycle forces charities into a cycle of grant applications and reporting, diverting precious time away from their core missions. It also limits their ability to plan long-term, think strategically, or tackle complex issues that require multi-year investments. Highlighted in the recent Value of the Third Sector survey, only 11% of third sector organisations reported having a clearly articulated long-term (10+ years) vision, which suggests that few have a long-term plan to address the root causes of problems they deal with as well as solving the problems themselves. If you need more persuading on the benefits of multi-year funding, have a look at this article from Funding for NGOs: https://lnkd.in/eAjAnEEh. 🙏 Thank you Deputy Lyndon Farnham, Chief Minister & Senator Ian Gorst 🙏 Government of Jersey Ministry of External Relations Jersey Jersey Community Foundation #communityfoundations #jerseyci

‼️5 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY Do you support individuals living in Jersey who are sick, elderly or in financial difficulty? If yes, they could be next to receive funding from one of our following funds: 💚Greville Bathe Fund 💚Ann Alice Rayner Fund 💚WO Street Charitable Foundation APPLY FOR A GRANT BY 3 NOVEMBER HERE: https://lnkd.in/g9xXZAUC #JerseyCI #CommunityFoundation

We’re excited to share our groundbreaking 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘆.   Charities, non-profits and volunteers play a vital role in our island community, contributing an impressive £𝟮𝟯𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘆’𝘀 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 - almost matching the impact of Jersey’s legal sector.   And this only scratches the surface. This figure doesn’t capture every organisation in the third sector or the sector’s invaluable contributions to wellbeing, cultural enrichment and environmental care, which means the true value is far greater.   To keep Jersey’s third sector thriving, we need support from everyone – the public, businesses and the government alike. These organisations are a vital part of our island community, strengthening Jersey and helping it be more resilient.   🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/eXcxbDkV This report was conducted by PwC Channel Islands and commissioned by Jersey Community Foundation, with support from Jersey Overseas Aid and Jersey Community Partnership. Anna Terry | Alison Cambray | James Linder | Lisa McClure | Daniel Chan MBE | Abigail McDermott | Indiana Latimer | Lewis Cameron | George Berendji | Angela Wangari | Bethany Gallichan #JerseyCI #ValueoftheThirdSector #CommunityFoundation

🔊LAST CHANCE: grant deadlines approaching 🔊 Don’t miss out on these upcoming grant opportunities for charitable projects in Jersey 👇 💚 Jersey Community Fund – APPLY by 27 October This fund provides support in 5 priority areas: inequality, caring for an ageing population, poverty and mental and physical health and wellbeing. 💚 Greville Bathe Fund – APPLY by 3 November This fund aims to help sick and elderly individuals living in Jersey 💚 Ann Alice Rayner Fund – APPLY by 3 November This fund aims to help Islanders living in financial hardship. 💚 WO Street Charitable Foundation – APPLY by 3 November This fund aims to advance education and tackle poverty particularly among children and the elderly For help with preparing your applications and to make a positive impact in our Island community, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/emphC5YT or email us at grants@jerseycommunityfoundation.org. #JerseyCI #CommunityFoundation

🌟Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the launch of 'The value of the third sector' report.🌟 Here are 4 early insights we can reveal from the report: 1️⃣ The third sector contributes an enormous £230 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the Island's economy – this is almost as large as the Island’s legal sector. 2️⃣ The Island’s business sector makes a financial contribution from grants and donations, although sponsorships are surprisingly low at only 2% of third sector earned income. 3️⃣ Jersey’s low-level, repeat giving (monthly donations from the public of under £5,000) account for proportionately less income to the sector than in the UK. This could be due to barriers in accesses to charitable payment technology. 4️⃣ Impact reporting and storytelling is integral to garnering more frequent and higher level donations. We are grateful to our speakers, the Lieutenant Governor - His Excellency Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd CBE, Daniel Chan MBE from PwC UK and James Linder from PwC Channel Islands. Their insightful contributions and discussions about the vital role of our third sector highlighted the significant impact this sector has on Jersey’s social wellbeing. Thank you also to our panel members – Lisa McClure, Partner at PwC Channel Islands; Bethany Gallichan, Founder of Bethspoke; Daniel Chan, Partner at PwC UK; James Linder, Lead Economist at PwC Channel Islands; and our CEO, Anna Terry – for sharing their expertise and engaging perspectives today. Stay tuned for the full report which will be publicly available on Friday 25 October. #JerseyCI #CommunityFoundation

We’re thrilled to have awarded a £30,000 grant to Lifestyle Medicine Jersey from our Jersey Community Fund! Lifestyle Medicine is a growing and vital field focussed on preventing and managing chronic diseases that impact health and wellbeing. With this funding, they will: 🟢 Educate islanders about how lifestyle choices affect health 🟢 Deliver a number of three-month programmes on metabolic syndrome, mental health, cancer rehabilitation and brain health 🟢 Build a supportive community for lasting lifestyle changes through professional-led sessions You could be next to receive funding. LEARN MORE and APPLY FOR A GRANT here: https://lnkd.in/g9xXZAUC #JerseyCI #CommunityFoundation