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Making every donation go further in Jersey
Jersey has a long tradition of generosity.
Every day we see individuals, families and businesses supporting causes they care about, helping young people access opportunities, supporting Islanders through difficult times and strengthening the communities around them.
At Jersey Community Foundation, we have the privilege of seeing the impact of that generosity first-hand. Over the past five years, we have distributed more than £13 million across the Island, supporting hundreds of organisations and initiatives that are changing lives in quiet but meaningful ways.
What continues to inspire me most is seeing how often relatively modest acts of generosity can transform someone's opportunities, confidence or quality of life. Whether it is a young person accessing education or sport, a family receiving support before reaching crisis point, or an older Islander finding connection and companionship, these are tangible examples of philanthropy making a real difference. But the reality is that demand for support is growing faster than the funding available to meet it.
That is why the launch of Jersey's first island-wide Matched Giving Challenge is so significant.
Choosing Jersey: philanthropy and giving locally
Jersey has a strong tradition of giving and a vibrant charitable sector. At Jersey Community Foundation, we work with individuals, families, businesses and professional advisers to make it easier to understand local need and give effectively.
Learn more about how to help shape the future of philanthropy in Jersey, explore opportunities to give locally or find out about our new Island Health Fund.
How can Jersey make its generosity go further?
Jersey has a strong tradition of giving. People donate money, give their time, share their skills and expertise, and support causes that matter to them.
We also have many of the ingredients needed for a strong philanthropic community: a thriving charitable sector, significant private wealth, an internationally recognised finance industry and trusted institutions.
The legacies that shape Jersey
Jersey has been shaped, in part, by the generosity of people who lived here, loved the Island and chose to give something back.
Some of those gifts are still very visible today, and some of their stories go back hundreds of years. Yet they share a common thread: people who had achieved success, wanted to share it with others and with the Island they called home.
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