The Jersey Charity Awards 2021

2021

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Welcome

Welcome to the 2021 Jersey Charity Awards and thanks to our sponsors Jersey Finance who are donating the prizes, the Ana Leaf Foundation who met the cost of this event, and, of course, our judges.

The purpose of the Jersey Charity awards is not just to celebrate the achievements of the finalists and winners, but also to inspire the other Jersey charities to innovate and aim for even higher levels of excellence and shout about it.

The last year has been one full of challenges:• Fundraising has been more difficult.

• Volunteers, those incredible people that keep our charities going, have not always been able to volunteer, and; • There has often been increased demand for the vital services our charities provide.

But as you will see from the winners and finalists announced, the charities have risen to those challenges. I congratulate and thank them all.

Kevin Keen

Kevin Keen Chairman, Association of Jersey Charities

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The Association of Jersey Charities (AJC) is the representative body of the majority of charitable organisations operating in Jersey. Presently the Association has 278 member charities; some small, some large, but all making a positive contribution to the communities they serve.

Values • Excellence – The executive committee expects every member to aspire to high standards of governance in order to attract public confidence and support • Community – We work closely with members and are committed to acting as a community resource through the provision of advice and information • Openness – We will be open in the conduct of our affairs, except where there is a need to respect confidentiality • Local – We ensure that grants made to members are applied directly or indirectly for the benefit of residents of Jersey Aims and objectives • To encourage charitable and community work in Jersey and, in particular, to encourage co-operation of activities between members and prospective members, promote discussion and exchange of ideas regarding service to the community • To administer the distribution to members of any funds available to the Association • The Association also aims to work closely with members to increase public confidence in the integrity of charity

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Event Programme Please join in the celebrations of this unique version of the Jersey Charity Awards with our live-streamed YouTube link.

The link will have been sent to you via email.

The event will be approximately 40 minutes, full of surprises, delight and entertainment!

2.00pm A welcome from the Association of Jersey Charities’ Chairman, Kevin Keen A brief history of the Association in celebration of the 50th anniversary A word from the prize money sponsor, Joe Moynihan, Jersey Finance Limited 2.10pm Musical interlude from the Park Life Choir A video of Acorn’s Woodshack in action, and Beresford Street Kitchen who prepared the afternoon tea 2.15pm The Awards 2.40pm Closing words from Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, The Lieutenant Governor of Jersey 2.45pm Aureole Music Choir’s rendition of Lean On Me, Bill Withers All times are subject to change

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Judges Paul Routier MBE

Paul Routier was a States member for 24 years during which time he held several senior positions including Assistant Chief Minister, Social Security Minister and Chairman of the Jersey Overseas Aid Commission. Paul had a particular focus on the links between the government and voluntary organisations along with responsibility for the Disability Strategy and Safeguarding policy. Paul’s voluntary charitable work for people with learning disabilities was recognised when he earned a place on Her Majesty’s Birthday Honours List in 2011 and made a Member of the Order of the British Empire.

Charles Humpleby

Charles, recently appointed as Chairman of Trustees for the Jubilee Sailing Trust, has been a passionate supporter of the Trust’s work for several years, serving as Committee Chairman for JST’s Jersey volunteer branch. His professional background is in the financial services industry, with experience spanning almost three decades, working most recently as Director of the Barclays Family Office in Jersey.

Jane Galloway FRSA, MInstF, SRN

Jane is a consultant and trainer in the not-for-profit sector and a senior lecturer at the University of Chichester, delivering the UK’s first Charity Development Degree course. Having initially worked in both the private and commercial sectors, Jane started her fundraising career in 1988 for an archaeological dig and museum.

This was followed by working on a £1m appeal for Macmillan, and a £3million appeal for a University teaching hospital. Prior to setting up her own consultancy business, Jane was CEO of a national conservation charity and director of marketing, communications and fundraising for a large disability organisation. This breadth of professional experience has equipped Jane to assist a wide range of organisations with their ongoing training needs, board governance and strategic development.

Since 2009 this has included working with the AJC and supporting charities in Jersey.

Liz Le Poidevin Deputy Chairman, AJC

Past Chairman and long term executive committee member of the AJC. With all that entails Liz is very familiar with the challenges faced by charities and what goes in to planning activities and projects. Prior to embarking on a career in finance, Liz attended the University of London, where she obtained a BA (Hons) degree and began work in Jersey’s trust sector in 1977.

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Sponsors The Ana Leaf Foundation, a UK registered charitable foundation, is delighted to sponsor the fifth Jersey Charity Awards. These awards recognise the tremendous efforts made by volunteers and their dedication, enthusiasm and hard work.

Trustees Hayley de Putron and Amanda Simmons acknowledge and commend the invaluable work undertaken

by Jersey charities for the benefit of the local community. They would like to wish the 2021 entrants, all of whom are worthy winners, the very best of luck on Awards’ day and to thank each and every local charity for their outstanding contribution to Jersey life.

Jersey Finance, which is run as a not-for-profit organisation, was formed in 2001 to represent and promote Jersey as an international finance centre of excellence. We champion the competitive position of Jersey’s finance industry, both locally and internationally, supporting the highest regulatory standards and the most attractive products and services to suit the needs of global investors.

Funded by members of the local finance industry and the Government of Jersey, we have a global presence with offices in Jersey, Dubai, Hong Kong and New York; representation in London, Johannesburg and Shanghai; with a virtual office in Mumbai.

2021 marks the 60th anniversary of Jersey’s finance industry and the 20th anniversary of Jersey Finance. We are proud to work with our local partners for the future prosperity of our island community. www.jerseyfinance.je

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2019 Shortlist & Winners

Small Charity

Small Charity Of The Year 2019 - Shortlist: • Healing Waves • Jersey Marine Conservation • Wetwheels Jersey

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Winner:

Healing Waves

2nd place:

Jersey Marine Conservation

3rd place:

Wetwheels

2019 Shortlist & Winners

Medium Charity

Medium Charity Of The Year 2019 - Shortlist: • Brightly • Every Child Our Future • Headway • Jersey Recovery College • 7 Overseas (Jersey) Squadron

Winner:

Every Child Our Future

2nd place:

7 Overseas (Jersey) Squadron

3rd place:

Jersey Recovery College

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2019 Shortlist & Winners

Large Charity

Large Charity Of The Year 2019 - Shortlist: • Aspire Charitable Trust (Beresford Street Kitchen) • Autism Jersey • Centre Point Trust • Durrell • Jersey Childcare Trust

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Winner:

Aspire Charitable Trust (Beresford Street Kitchen)

2nd place:

Autism Jersey

3rd place:

Durrell

The Awards The 2021 Award winners have been chosen by an independent panel of judges who were looking for examples of excellence and leadership to inspire others and from which others can learn.

There are 3 Award categories: • Outstanding Achievement, Small Category • Outstanding Achievement, Medium Category • Outstanding Achievement, Large Category The winner of each category will receive £5,000 for their charity. Additionally, in each category the second place winner will receive £1,000 and the third place winner will receive £500.

The Charities This is the sixth Jersey Charity Awards and 24 charities put themselves forward to be recognised. They each submitted their main charity objectives, highlighting their individual efforts. These objectives have been included in this programme and offer a valuable insight into their charitable work.

Furthermore, each entrant submitted an application form which included: • A description of a project for which the organisation deserved to be recognised • The problems that were addressed and the areas requiring improvement • The plan of how the problems were tackled and targets met • Who was involved and how much it cost • The results of the project • How the prize money would be spent This offered a more detailed narrative on the extraordinary work accomplished and was carefully considered by the judges before the Small, Medium and Large category winners were decided.

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2021 Entrants Outstanding Achievement, Small Category Focus on Mental Illness

Our aim is to preserve, and where possible improve, the quality of life of all those in Jersey affected by severe mental illness including families. Our vision is for every person in Jersey with a severe mental illness to have the opportunity to fulfil her or his potential, and participate in and contribute to all aspects of life and citizenship. We also aim to work for a better public understanding of severe mental illness by seeking to ensure that its key differences from other aspects of mental health and well-being are well understood.

Independent Advocacy - MyVoice

Established in April 2018, we deliver a professional Mental Health and Capacity Advocacy service to the people of Jersey. We practice as a non-profit-making independent charity with an emphasis on giving the patient a voice. We seek to: influence laws, policies and procedures which affect the rights of people suffering mental disorder/illness and the rights and wishes of people whose capacity is at issue; to champion human rights and address stigma relating to mental illness; to promote partnership working within the voluntary and community sector and to enhance and support the knowledge, training and experience of mental health professionals working with our client group.

Jersey Biodiversity Centre

The Jersey Biodiversity Centre (JBC) strives to strengthen our connection with nature, improve understanding and knowledge of local wildlife and help islanders contribute to the protection of our natural world through participation in biological recording.

The JBC collects, manages and disseminates an extensive database of more than 420,000 biological records of local terrestrial and marine flora and fauna, facilitating informed decisions in policy and practice to safeguard Jersey’s natural environment. The JBC aims to make biological recording and conservation inclusive, ensuring that everyone can contribute to the protection of local species.

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2021 Entrants Outstanding Achievement, Small Category Jersey Marine Conservation

To support the marine environment, promote marine environment awareness amongst the community. The first aim is proactively achieved by the team carrying out seabed surveys of the sub-tidal areas. The information is put into reports which are then added to our local and the national biodiversity databases. Similarly we are providing and educational awareness programme within our schools, at appropriate public and community events through the Touch Tank project.

Jersey Sea Cadets

Jersey Sea Cadets promote the development of young people in achieving their physical, intellectual and social potential as individuals and as responsible citizens. We achieve this by offering young people a structured environment in which to develop, offering education and training in a wide range of subjects and activities leading to nationally accredited and recognised qualifications. We promote good citizenship through community engagement and aim to give young cadets the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure based on the customs and traditions of the Royal Navy: Respect. Loyalty. Self-discipline. Commitment.

Honesty. Integrity. Courage.

Maufant Youth Project

To support the development of youth work opportunities for young people, to promote their personal and social development and to enable them to have a voice which is heard in their local parish and in the island of Jersey.

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2021 Entrants Outstanding Achievement, Medium Category Caring Cooks of Jersey

Our vision is to positively empower and influence the future health of our island’s children and young people, now, and for generations to come, through our programmes of education and support. Working together with the Government of Jersey’s Education and Public Health departments, and aligning to the island’s Strategic Plan, our work gives children in Jersey the healthiest start in life, and will contribute to turning the tide on what could quickly become a health crisis for Jersey and its future generations.

Community Savings Ltd

To help the increasing number of financially or socially disadvantaged Jersey residents, by providing access to basic financial services from which many are excluded. Also, through our mentoring and emergency financial support, to assist members to cope with daily living and to be able to lead more fulfilling lives.

Our core services include providing basic account services, grants and loans for urgently required items, budgeting guidance and financial education (across a broad demographic but with a particular focus on young people), with the collective aim of improving the lives of individuals and their families through financial inclusivity and empowerment.

Jersey Child Care Trust

Putting families first, we deliver a variety of programmes to enable all our children to have their best start. Our vision is for every child in Jersey to access the nurture, care and learning that they need to thrive and so our programmes are focused on children living with disabilities and/or adversity, crucially in their earliest years because evidence shows that makes the biggest difference.

Jersey Mencap

To provide more opportunities, choice, life skills, wellbeing and support for those living in Jersey with a learning disability. Few people understand learning disability, therefore, people with a learning disability are amongst the most disadvantaged and excluded people in today’s society. Jersey Mencap strive to beat this. We maintain a number of projects which include Self Advocacy, Social Club, Taking Part Making Art, Allotment, Pond Project, Book Club. We are funded through donations, our fundraising efforts and occasional grants. In 2020 Jersey Mencap will be proudly celebrating their 60th anniversary.

Jersey Recovery College Limited

Jersey Recovery College Limited (JRC) is a mental health charity. It provides free education and training opportunities for those experiencing mental health difficulties and the families, friends and professionals who support them in Jersey. JRC courses support adults to enhance their knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions, recovery, wellbeing and life skills.

Courses are free to attend and are self-referral. All JRC courses work to provide hope, opportunity and empowerment. Every course is co-produced and delivered by a peer trainer, with lived experience of mental illness, and a co-trainer, with professional expertise in the topic area.

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2021 Entrants Outstanding Achievement, Medium Category Jersey Women’s Refuge

1. Provision of holistic services to all women and children experiencing abuse, including a 24/7 Helpline, Safe House and Outreach services. All services aim to promote empowerment and build confidence.

2. Protection - Jersey Women’s Refuge uses risk assessment and safety planning to support women and children feel secure and create lasting change.

3. Prevention - working preventively to educate and give skills to children and young people to value themselves and know that ‘abuse’ is never acceptable. Delivering domestic violence and child protection training to professionals.

4. Partnership working - working with key partners to develop integrated domestic abuse and safeguard abuse survivors.

MIND Jersey

We believe that no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. Our vision is for a community that promotes and protects good mental health for all, and that treats people with experience of mental illness fairly, positively and with respect. We aim to change public attitudes, reduce stigma and misunderstanding. We provide support and help to individuals and families so that people can take control of their mental health and live full lives. We aim to influence government policy and improve practice towards people with mental illness.

NSPCC

NSPCC Jersey specialises in child protection and we are dedicated to ensuring every child in Jersey can grow up happy and safe. As an organisation, we are reactive to the local needs of the communities we support and therefore we change and adapt our programme offer in relation to the needs of Jersey families and children. When we know a programme works, we will share it with partners on the Island who can reach even more children. Child abuse is preventable - not inevitable. And it’s up to each of us to do everything possible to keep childhood safe from abuse.

Silkworth Lodge

Silkworth Charity Group runs a Government of Jersey registered, 12-bed residential treatment and rehabilitation centre at Silkworth Lodge, for sufferers of drug and alcohol addiction.

We offer a dedicated family programme which supports family members or loved ones living with someone addicted to alcohol or drugs. We also offer therapeutic programmes for children affected by a loved one’s addiction (Silkworms) and for teenagers with addiction and mental health problems (Silkteen).

St John Ambulance

St John Ambulance Jersey is the island’s first aid charity, training approximately 5% of the population each year in some form of first aid. We provide first aid at public events, and train young people in first aid and good citizenship. The charity has community programmes operating in schools and provides a carers support programme to those informal carers looking after a loved one or friend. Our premises, vehicles, equipment and volunteers can be used by the Government of Jersey in a major critical incident to add resilience to the limited island resources.

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2021 Entrants Outstanding Achievement, Large Category Autism Jersey

Autism Jersey is the leading charity in the island dedicated to the assistance and support of people on the autism spectrum, their families and carers. The charity enables people with austism to live full and inclusive lives within the community, by providing a broad range of services, from advice and guidance, information on autism, social events and various forms of respite. Autism Jersey is now first choice for people in Jersey diagnosed with autism and for families and carers looing for advice and support.

Brighter Futures

Brighter Futures is a local charity supporting parents, families and young people in Jersey. Our free services are designed to meet the needs of the whole family to make sustainable change.

This includes key worker support and a range of programmes and services covering child development, well being and personal development.

We are passionate about the issues that matter to our clients and their families.

We work hard to address social disadvantage and inequality so that every family in Jersey has a voice.

Our vision for every family to have a brighter future.

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

Our mission is saving species from extinction and, given the rapidly declining state of the world’s wildlife, is more important today than ever. In the long-term, we want to not only prevent extinctions but also recover populations of threatened species. We will harness our species management expertise to drive the rewilding of ecosystems so that they are more functional, diverse and resilient; thereby improving the quality of local people’s lives. Through our work in the wild and at our zoo, we will reconnect people with nature and help drive the societal change needed to save and restore the natural world.

Family Nursing & Home Care

Family Nursing & Home Care is a charity which offers islanders care and support in the community, when and where needed, from pre-birth to end of life.

Jersey Cheshire Home

Our aim is to provide residential accommodation or help for the care, general well-being and, where possible, rehabilitation of residents who are physically disabled or who, as a result of physical injury or illness, are in need of rehabilitation or are in necessitous circumstances.

Enabling islanders with disabilities to live with independence and choice.

Our objective is to provide residential accommodation or help for the care, general wellbeing and, where possible, rehabilitation of primarily Jersey residents who are physically disabled or who, as a result of physical disability or illness, are in need of rehabilitation or are in necessitous circumstances.

Our mission is to enhance lives.

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2021 Entrants Outstanding Achievement, Large Category Jersey Employment Trust

Jersey Employment Trust (JET) helps people with a disability or long-term health condition secure work. We provide a comprehensive employment placement service, vocational training and long-term support.

Acorn Enterprises provides training and support to enable people to gain skills and build confidence before going into the workplace. Our vocational projects, where possible, assist in the protection and preservation of the environment. Reuse has been a great success since it opened in 2018, providing a greater range of training and employment opportunities, removing tonnes of reusable items from the waste stream and providing low-cost goods for families on low incomes.

Jersey Heritage Trust

Jersey’s story is rich and varied, fascinating and rare. It is the narrative of our lives and those that came before us; providing context to who we are the Island we live in. When something is so important we must come together to protect it. Jersey Heritage is ‘Gardien’ of our island story, we care for it, promote access to it, bring imagination to telling its stories and inspire others to do the same. We inspire people to create a better Island for everyone.

Les Amis

To help and support those people with learning disabilities and their families and the wider community in Jersey.

Providing a homely environment where residents will feel empowered to lead their best lives. We offer them the means to be independent and to have meaningful input into the community, engaging with others and raising the awareness of what it means to have a learning disability.

Les Amis employs a diverse group of staff from all walks of life with the aim to provide positive role models to our equally diverse group of residents.

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Entertainment Parklife Choir Parklife Choir started up around 2008. Set up by Gerry Padden from Grace Trust and BBC Radio Jersey’s Roger Bara. This was inspired by the concept of giving a mix of folk, from mostly difficult backgrounds, the opportunity to be a part of something. Roger stayed involved until 2012. Then in 2013, Vini started working at Grace Trust and fell into the role of leading on guitar and alongside AJ Fells on bass.

We sing where we are welcome, from the Island Games to the Opera House, from care homes to the Fete de St Helier and the Jersey Boat Show and at Christmas parties or funerals for those we have lost along the way. We are not a pretty choir and don’t always sing songs associated with a choir, but we can make you laugh or make you cry. We feel for the hurting, the rejected, those overcoming adversity, those who groove on finally belonging, despite what life can throw at them.

Aureole Music Aureole Music was set up in March 2020 during the Covid-19 crisis to raise money for local charities working with the lonely and the isolated in our community in Jersey. We chose to do this by bringing together singers across the island to form the Aureole Choir, a virtual online community choir made up of singers from all over the island. The name refers to the aura around the sun (which can also be called corona… but this is an altogether more pleasant corona!)

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Thanks The organising committee of the Jersey Charity Awards 2021 would like to thank the following individuals and organisations for their support. Without their help this event would not have been possible.

Parks & Gardens Government of Jersey Howard Davis Park

AI Studio Design and print

Charles Humpleby Judge

Ana Leaf Foundation Sponsor

Jane Galloway Head judge

Aureole Choir Entertainment

Jersey Employment Trust Award’ trophies

BAM Perspectives Aerial photography

Jersey Finance Ltd Sponsor

Sir Stephen Dalton Lieutenant Governor of Jersey Patron

Beresford Street Kitchen Catering

Liz Le Poidevin Judge

Stage 2 Productions Filming

Ashlea Tracey, BBC Radio Jersey Compere

Parklife Choir Entertainment

All our charities

Howard Davis Park Floral Display

Paul Routier MBE Judge

STUDIO

Artwork and production

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