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Charities and Volunteering in Jersey

7 OVERSEAS (ISLAND OF JERSEY) SQUADRON AIR TRAINING CORPS

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 266

1. Promote and encourage in young people a practical interest in aviation. 2. Provide training which will be useful in service and civilian life. 3. Foster the spirit of adventure. 4. Develop the qualities of leadership and good citizenship through training in the following areas; communications, leadership, resourcefulness, endurance, courtesy and teamwork

ABBEYFIELD JERSEY SOCIETY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 105

Abbeyfield is a federation of voluntary local societies each with charitable status, which set up and manage family sized houses, where seven to nine elderly people have their own bed sitting room. Residents furnish their own room, lead their own lives and come together for the main meals of the day, which are prepared by a resident housekeeper.
The aim is to give security and companionship to elderly people who would otherwise be living alone, who no longer feel able to lead the almost independent life of a private house or flat, but do not want or need the full support of an old Persons' Home.

ACE OF CLUBS

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 197

The Ace of Clubs provides 'After School and 'Holiday Care, facilities for children attending Rouge Bouillon School. In providing these out of school' hour facilities it aims to promote the development of the child as a whole, and to advance the training of all persons involved in the provision of such care. The Club is a self-financed, non-profit making business.

ACET (Aids Care, Education & Training) JERSEY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 254

ACET (AIDS Care Education and Training) Jersey is a member of the ACET International Alliance, a network of independent agencies and church-based organisations seeking together to encourage a Christian response to AIDS worldwide. ACET Jersey’s mission is to minimise the spread of HIV in Jersey by ensuring that everyone living and working here has the knowledge, confidence and life-skills they need to protect themselves and their families from HIV infection.

All ACET’s interventions are community-based because the evidence we have from around the world shows that health is inextricably linked to the way people live their lives and the opportunities available to choose health in the communities where they live.

ACET (Aids Care, Education & Training) JERSEY - Portuguese

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 254

A ACET deseja levar a todos os membros da comunidade a informação necessária para uma melhor protecção contra doenças sexualmente transmissíveis, promovendo iniciativas que reduzam o risco de contágio pelo virús da SIDA (VIH).

AFTER BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP JERSEY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 225

After Breast Cancer - Support Group, Jersey aim to support women and their families during their experience of breast cancer, offering hope, friendship and information. Regular group meetings are held on last Wednesday of each month (except August & December) at Willows Day Care Centre commencing at 8pm.

AGE CONCERN

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 158

Centre for friendship and support, weekly social club on Tuesdays. Daily activities in the house or at St Thomas' Church Hall. Lunches served daily (excluding weekends and Bank Holidays) at Windsor House.

ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY JERSEY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 139

To provide help and support to carers and sufferers. To raise awareness of dementia. Education and training on the care of people with dementia.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL (JERSEY GROUP)

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 181

Amnesty International (Jersey Group) is active and vibrant. Affiliated to Amnesty International British Section, we are dedicated to uphold the Charter of Human Rights, to campaign for the release of prisoners of conscience (in particular the monks of Drapchi Prison in Tibet) and to oppose torture and the death penalty. The Jersey Group raises awareness locally, as well as funds to assist the British Section: annual highlights are our high profile, week long Film Festival with expert speakers and sessions for schools, and our popular "Tour de Freedom" Cycle Ride.

ART IN THE FRAME FOUNDATION

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 238

To support and further the opportunities both on and off island for local up & coming artists and craft workers. To work with education department to enhance opportunities for those studying art & craft from primary school to A level and those with learning disabilities.

ARTHRITIS CARE (JERSEY BRANCH)

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 41

The Arthritis Care (Jersey Branch) aim to assist, where possible, sufferers from arthritis. The Branch holds monthly meetings and arrange outings and hold a yearly Christmas party. They are self financed by raffles, collection boxes and Bring and Buy sales.

ARTS IN HEALTH CARE TRUST

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 178

The Trust was established to offer the benefits of the Arts, in their widest sense, to those people who would otherwise have limited access because of issues of health, mobility or special needs. It is a pioneering organisation which takes an holistic view of the healing process.

ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROVISION OF HOLIDAYS IN JERSEY FOR FORMER PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 194

To provide holidays in Jersey for persons who have been recognised as having been prisoners of conscience and /or who have been subjected to torture - as recognised by Amnesty International or the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture

AUTISM JERSEY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 268

Autism Jersey; Championing a full and inclusive life for people with autism by raising awareness and working in partnership with all agencies to help and support those people, their families and Carers.

AVIEMORE CHILDREN'S CENTRE

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 166

To offer support to families who have children with special needs. The centre offers various forms of support including short term residential care.

Beaulieu Convent School Trust

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 303

BREAKTHROUGH BREAST CANCER

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 281

Breakthrough's vision is a future free from the fear of breast cancer. Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a charity committed to fighting breast cancer through research and education and has established the UK's first dedicated breast cancer research centre. Breakthrough also campaigns for improvements in breast cancer services and treatment around the UK.

BRIG-Y-DON CHILDRENS' CONVALESCENT AND HOLIDAY HOME

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 55

To facilitate the reception and care of children either wholly or temporarily unable to live with their families. Taking such measures as necessary to support children in their own homes and to assist in their rehabilitation if appropriate.

BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION (JERSEY) APPEAL

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 32

The British Heart Foundation was founded in 1961 by a group of eminent medical practitioners and lay advisers, under the patronage of Prince Philip. Its main function is to raise funds to encourage research into the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of all forms of cardiovascular disease.
The Jersey Branch was founded in 1972 with the objective of raising funds to support the National Appeal. Considerable sums have been raised by the Jersey Branch, some of which have been ploughed back into vital equipment required in Jersey in the Coronary Care Unit and the Maternity Hospital.

BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY COMMITTEE IN JERSEY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 46

'Caring for people in crisis'. Local activities include: (1) Fundraising for the international work of the Red Cross for specific projects appearing on the Top 15 Red Cross International Priority List; (2) Collections for Emergency Appeals as and when they are launched; (3) Fundraising and collections for the global Disaster Fund during Red Cross Appeal Week in May.

DONATIONS
Cheques can be made out to the British Red Cross.
If your donation is £100 or over then a completed Lump Sum Donation form will allow us to claim back £25 on each £100 from income tax. To download a form or for further details on the scheme please access www.incometax.gov.je

BROOK IN JERSEY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 191

To protect, promote and preserve the sexual and reproductive health of young people by educating them in matters relating to sexual behaviour, contraception, sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy.

BROOKE HOSPITAL FOR ANIMALS

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 239

In 1930, our founder, Mrs Dorothy Brooke, travelled to Egypt’s capital, Cairo, where she encountered thousands of ex-cavalry horses being used as beasts of burden on its streets. Many of them had seen service in the First World War…when the conflict ended in 1918 they had been sold by the British Army into a life of hard labour.

Mrs Brooke was tormented by the memory of the pitiful creatures she saw. On her return to England she wrote a letter to the Morning Post – which later became the Daily Telegraph – exposing their plight and appealing for funds to help her save them. The public was so moved they responded with the equivalent today of £20,000 to help end their suffering.

Within three years, Mrs Brooke had set up a committee to help fund the purchase of 5,000 of these tragic animals. Most were old and in the final stages of collapse and had to be humanely destroyed but thanks to this remarkable woman they all ended their lives peacefully with love and dignity.

Our work reaches around 500,000 working horses, donkeys and mules every year.
We work in Egypt, Jordan, India and Pakistan
We are forging new partnerships all the time with other organisations as far afield as Afghanistan, Guatemala, South Africa, and Kenya.
95% (over 500 people) of our staff work ‘in the field’ and are nationals of those countries.
We operate 15 clinics and 43 mobile veterinary teams.
Our veterinary treatment is free.
Between six and twenty people might depend upon one working equine animal for their survival.
The Brooke is the first organisation in its field to scientifically measure its work - essential if we are to share solutions with partner organisations.
Around 80% of ailments suffered by working equine animals are caused by owner ignorance and poverty: they are therefore preventable.
Teaching good equine care underpins our work: by working alongside owners we find practical solutions that last.
We train farriers, saddlers and harness-makers, as well as the animal owners themselves.
Brooke methods are simple, inexpensive and can be learned and implemented by local people.
We build water troughs and shade shelters.
We don’t prosecute, campaign or get involved in politics.
Animals in work can enjoy companionship and social interaction with people and their own species.
We believe that working animals should be rewarded with consideration, care and relief of suffering.
Teaching kindness to animals is at the heart of what we do.


The Jersey Group

The work of the Brooke is partially funded by a network of 30 supporter groups throughout the UK.
Ours was formed in July 2001 during a visit to the island by Richard Searight, grandson of Dorothy Brooke, the charity’s founder.
Fundraising is achieved mainly by attending events staged by other organisations at which we sell home produce and a large selection of gifts. Occasionally we hold our own events, the largest being the annual Musical Soirée held at Samares Manor in July, to which the general public is invited.

Listed below are some of the events we shall be attending this year, 2007.

March 24th - 25th - Spring Flower Show at the RJA&HS.
April 9th - Bank Holiday Race Meeting at Les Landes
May 26,27 & 28th - Foire De Jersey at the RJA&HS.
June 9th - 10th The Real Jersey Summer Festival at Samares Manor.
June 16th - 17th - Rose Show at Radier Manor.
July 27th - Samares Soiree at Samares Manor at 6:30.
July 29th - Race Meeting at Les Landes.
August 6th - 11th Market Week in St Helier Market.
August 26th - 27th - Threshing Festival at Samares Manor.
September 30th - Brooke Dog Walk
October 13th - The Caesarea Cat Show.
October 28th - Guide Dogs. Book Fair at RJA&HS.
November 12th-17th - Checkers Collection Week at Checkers Supermarket.
November 27th - December 1st - Market Week at St Helier Market.

For further information and photographs visit the website: www.brooke-hospital.org.uk

BRYONY FIELDS ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING RESERVE

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 294

BUKIT LAWANG CHARITABLE TRUST

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 271

The Bukit Lawang Trust is a Charitable Trust that was established in response to the flood that hit the small village of Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra, Indonesia, in November 2003, wiping out the village and killing at least 300 people.

The primary aim of the Trust was to assist in the rebuilding of Bukit Lawang. We have set up a small health clinic in the area, and employ a doctor, nurse and midwife, and a Trustee oversees the efficient running of the clinic. We have also supplied educational materials to schools and supplied rice to those families still living in temporary accomodation at the bus station.

In response to the Tsunami affecting Ache and North Sumatra and the earthquake affecting Nias and Simeulue, the Trust intends to assist with further projects throughout the region. With Bukit Lawang being our first, we hope similar projects will follow, in other villages like Bukit Lawang, in the area, in need of direct aid in a long term, and constructive process leading to self-dependance .
Mission statement

The purpose of the Bukit Lawang Charitable Trust is to;

Enhance the health, sanitation, shelter and education of the community, to improve the quality of life for people in Bukit Lawang, and the Bohorok region, North Sumatra, Indonesia and such other village communities in South East Asia.

The Bukit Lawang Trust is proud to announce we will be working on a partnership project in 2007 with Jersey Overseas Aid to construct a permanent health clinic in Bukit Lawang with good facilities which the people can be proud of.

BUSH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Primary Health Care projects are supplied with transport, medical equipment and drugs. Mainly Africa.

BUSH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 290

To provide medicine and medical supplies to primary health care projects in developing countries.

CAESAREAN MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY WELFARE SOCIETY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 35

Founded in 1977 by parents of Muscular Dystrophy sufferers and well wishers, this Society exists to provide moral support and financial assistance to persons with all types of neuromuscular diseases and their families.
Funds are raised by holding bazaars, sponsored runs, jumble sales, and raffles - these are spent on equipment to help improve the quality of life and allow as much independence as possible for our disabled friends and include such items as stair lifts adapted cars, electric wheelchairs and home helps. The main aspiration for the future is that a cure will soon be found for these tragic diseases.

CANCER RESEARCH UK, JERSEY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 12

Undertaking research into the causes of, means of preventing or reducing the risks of suffering from cancer and developing new and improved ways of treating cancer.

CANCERBACKUP JERSEY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 129

Information and Support Service for cancer patients, their families, friends and those involved in caring for them. CancerBACKUP Jersey has a drop-in Information Centre at the Lido Medical Centre where their Cancer Information Nurse offers a free and confidential service providing information about all forms of cancer and other local services. A full range of Cancer Information Booklets are available and copies are available free of charge upon request. A free and confidential Counselling Service offering emotional supportis also available. The Prostate Cancer Support Group meets monthly at The Willows, St. Helier. Full details of all services are available on CancerBACKUP's website or by contacting Vicky Peterson on 0800 735 0275 or 498188 between 10 am and 4 pm Monday to Friday inclusive.

CAT ACTION TRUST 1977 JERSEY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 280

Neutering & spaying of feral cats in the wild - rehoming where possible - feeding colonies of neutered adults - organising & paying for neutering of cats for people on low incomes.

CAUSEWAY ASSOCIATION

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 182

To provide housing and offer support to pregnant women and mothers with young children.To help mothers move forward to a positive future.

CENTRE POINT TRUST

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 92

This child care group supports working parents and their children by offering affordable, quality child care all year round.
Care for children aged 2 to 5 years is available in the Centre Point Day Nursery, open from 7.30am until 6.00pm every working day and includes a cooked lunch.
Care for school age children is available at La Pouqualaye and Le Coie. These centres open at 7.30am to provide breakfast and take children to school; children are collected from school and cared for until 6.00pm. During school holidays the centres are open from 7.30am until 6.00pm every working day.The Le Coie group cares for young people attending secondary schools.
The charity is funded from fees charged to parents. Priority for places is given to lone, working parents and other charities.
Requests for funding are made to assist with the support of children in order that the play and developmental needs of children are met.
This group is registered and regulated by the Department for Education, Sport and Culture.

CHANNEL ISLANDS AIR SEARCH

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 104

Channel Islands Air Search is an entirely voluntary organisation which provides a specially equipped aircraft and trained crews for search at sea 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Operations are carried out at the request of Channel Islands, United Kingdom, or French Authorities and generally involve operating with local and French lifeboats and French military helicopters.

CHERNOBYL CHILD LIFE LINE (JERSEY LINK)

The Jersey Link is associated with Chernobyl Child Life Line, a charity registered in the UK. Our aim is primarily to provide holidays and/or recuperation to children affected by radiation following the explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Reactor in 1986.
Doctors and scientists are now discovering that many children are not only battling thyroid cancer and leukaemia as a result of the disaster, but now finding they are ingesting so much contamination there is a steep rise in reported cases of intestinal cancers and heart defects. Post mortem examinations on children are revealing that their organs resemble those of 70-year old people rather than young children.
It is estimated that one month with a family here in the Jersey boosts their immune system to such an extent, that it gives them another 2-years on their life expectancy.

CHILDLINE CHANNEL ISLANDS

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 162

Jersey Friends of Childline has now merged with the NSPCC

CHILDREN OF CHERNOBYL

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 173

Children of Chernobyl aims to raise funds to purchase medical equipment and drugs to help the victims of the Chernobyl Disaster, and to help in any way that may become necessary. It also aims to encourage friendship and co-operation between Eastern countries and Britain.

CHRISTIAN AID IN JERSEY

To raise awareness of the problems faced by those in the third world; to strive to bring about justice and a more equal sharing of the world's resources. Christian Aid draws its inspiration from faith and co-operates with those of all faiths and none who are working for a just and healed world.

CHRISTIANS TOGETHER IN JERSEY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 88

Christians together in Jersey was originally formed in June 1966 under the name of the Jersey Coucil of Churches, when representatives of the main Protestant churches signed a declaration seeking to fulfil together their common calling to the glory of the one God. The council became truly representative of all the main churches in Jersey when, shortly after, in 1968, the Roman Catholic Church applied and was admitted to membership.

The objective of Christians Together in Jersey is to be a visible sign of the churches' commitment to one another by:

1. promoting theological reflection and discussion relating to the unity of the Church and its mission (unity);
2. encouraging the sharing and understanding of each other's spritual traditions (worship);
3. fostering ways of sharing the Gospel with the community (evangelism);
4. helping churches make a practical response to human needs, and seeking a common mind through shared decision-making, wherever possible, as part of a growing unit(social responsibility);
5. maintaining and promoting the work of Christian Aid and other Aid agencies.

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 156

The Jersey Citizens Advice Bureau was established in 1978. The aims of the Citizens Advice Bureau are:

- to ensure that individuals do not suffer through lack of knowledge of their rights and responsibilities or of the services available to them; or through an inability to express their needs effectively and equally

- to exercise a responsible influence on the development of social policies and services, both locally and nationally.

The CAB service is independent and provides free, confidential and impartial advice to everyone, regardless of race, sex, disability or sexuality.

The Bureau is a member of the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux.

CLIC SARGENT CANCER CARE FOR CHILDREN

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 43

Sargent Cancer Care for Children (Channel Islands)was started in September 1974 in order to help children who suffer from all forms of cancer. Funds raised locally are spent entirely for the benefit of local children and are used to give help for example with heating expenses and warm clothing, to assist with airfares for families to travel to the UK to visit children undergoing treatment, accommodation and subsistence for families whilst in the UK, helping with nursing relief when a child is at home, medical expenses, etc. Help may also include the occasional holiday, toys for the child and other extras which may bring a little happiness to a child suffering from cancer.

Children and their families who may qualify for assistance are referred to us either by one of the paediatricians at the Jersey General Hospital or by Sargent Social Workers operating in the major UK hospitals, or we can be approached direct by telephoning the above number. We try to give appropriate help wherever possible to assist children and their families who are undergoing financial and emotional stress.

COMMUNICARE

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 100

To care for the community, providing a pleasant environment for groups to meet. Activities cover all ages from babies to senior citizens.

COMMUNITY CHARITABLE TRUST

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 211

The Trust was set up to help alleviate the financial problems of those on low incomes. In order to do so, Community Savings & Credit was incorporated, which is administered on similar lines to Credit Unions.

Community Savings & Credit Ltd is a self-help savings and loan co-operative that encourages members to save regularly, allows access to low interest rate loans and provides free financial advice.

Our common interest groups are run by the members and any profit is paid to them or used for their benefit.

Opening hours are between 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Telephone contact may however, be made anytime during normal office hours.

To find out how to join a group or indeed to set up a new group, please contact the Administrator.

COMMUNITY NETWORK TEAM/ADULT LEARNING DISABILITY SERVICE

The Network Team aims to support people with a learning difficulty to have a valued lifestyle in the community.

COMMUNITY SAVINGS & CREDIT LTD.

To educate individuals within common interest groups on how to budget for their everyday requirements, both generally and specifically. To provide a means of saving modest amounts on a regular basis for a particular purpose or as a general discipline. Once a savings record has been established, to provide loans for necessities at reasonable rates of interest. Also the provision of emergency loans or grants.

DBP SURGICAL TRUST FUND

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 177

DBP Surgical Trust Fund aims to provide equipment, nursing care for patients, (not exclusive to cancer patients) and holidays for carers. Funds will also be used to train doctors and surgeons in new techniques and to train nurses in specialised nursing.

Driving for the Disabled

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 301

Driving for the Disabled aims to provide, maintain, service, insure and otherwise support an appropriately adapted vehicle for physically disabled people to be assessed for their suitability to drive or return to driving.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 97

The operating authority for the Award Scheme in Jersey is the Jersey Education Committee who delegates that responsibility to the Youth Service. The Scheme is operated worldwide, although in some countries with a different title. Over 140 young people are involved in the Scheme at any one time in Jersey and are able to participate through belonging to organised groups, either in schools, youth clubs or the Island's Awarder's Club. Participation in the Scheme is completely in the personal time of the young person.
Young people may become involved in the Scheme from the age of 14 years onwards in three Award areas. - Bronze, Silver, and Gold - and within each section are challenged in their 'Service to Others','Expeditions', Skills', Physical Recreation' and at Gold level only, a Residential Project.
When young people finally achieve gold, a presentation of the badge is made in Jersey at Government House and the young person and his/her parents are invited to attend for certificate presentation, normally held at St James's Palace, London.

DURRELL WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 69

To promote the conservation of wildlife throughout the world by the preservation and breeding of endangered species, both in Jersey and the animal's natural habitat.

EASTERN GOOD COMPANIONS

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 120

To provide an opportunity for people (55+) to meet friends, to have a chat, and to enjoy activities and therapy in a caring environment.

EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT GROUP

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 215

To provide sufferers from eating disorders and their families with an opportunity to share their experiences and give mutual support through trust, understanding and in total confidence.

FAMILY NURSING & HOME CARE (JERSEY) INC

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 115

To provide a timely and comprehensive range of high quality community nursing and home care services, from birth to the end of life.

FRIENDS OF JERSEY OPERA HOUSE

To provide a social, cultural and community focus for the Island.

FRIENDS OF ISSUE

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 175

Friends of Issue was inaugurated in March 1994 to raise funds and to help raise the public awareness of the problems associated with infertility, which affects approximately one in six couples. Friends of Issue has the full support of two resident gynaecologists and obstetricians as well as Issue (the National Fertility Association. Friends of Issue seek to work in a complimentary way to Issue.

FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS' SHELTER

JSPCA objectives include prevention of cruelty to animals and promotion of animal whelfare through education; provision of a temporary home for stray or injured animals; provision of a hospital and clinic service.

FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGE

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 286

1. The fostering of awareness of the integrated services to support families and young people at The Bridge and to encourage close liaison between the Community and The Bridge services for the promotion of the well-being of the user.
2. To support the needs of the Bridge Community.
3. To fund raise to develop the opportunities and resources available to the Bridge Community.

FRIENDS OF THE ESPERADO CHILDREN'S HAVEN

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 267

To alleviate the suffering and provide financial assistance to the children of the haven who have been either orphaned or abandoned by their parents, mainley as a result of the parents having died of aids or are currently ill and unable to support their offspring. In a number of cases the children themselves have contracted the disease from birth.

FRIENDS OF THE MARITIME MUSEUM

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 167

The aims of Friends of the Maritime Museum are to act as a 'learned society' in Maritime subjects and to help the Jersey Heritage Trust establish and maintain a maritime museum. They hold talks on historical and technical subjects, organise technical visits, and publish literature on boat restoration and collection of artefacts.

GENTLE ACTIVITY IN RESIDENTIAL & DAY CENTRES. Health Promotion (Older People

To take gentle seated activity into Day and Residential Centres to retain mobility and independence and to enhance the health and well-being of members and residents.

George V Residents Association

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 316

GERARD LE CLAIRE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST

The Gerard le Claire Environmental Trust is a charitable trust which aims to enable people to advance a range of policies and practices that sustain the environmental riches of the Island of Jersey (Channel Islands) and our planet for the benefit of this and future generations.

Objectives
to promote the enhancement, protection and conservation of the environment;
to increase public knowledge and understanding of the environment and of the inter-relationship between mankind and the environment generally;
to promote and encourage the enhancement, protection and conservation of biodiversity, and in particular the biodiversity of Jersey;
to provide and encourage the provision of relief to the victims of environmental disasters, whether natural or caused by human activities;
to reduce the impact of environmental disasters;
to raise funds in support of these objectives.

The types of activities envisaged that the Trust would like to support to meet these aims, include, but are not limited to:

An annual ‘Gerard Le Claire Lecture’.
Practical environmental projects.
Young people who wish to undertake surveys and studies of benefit to Jersey.
Actions for improving disaster preparedness.
Other tasks, not included in the above, which the Trustees believe to be of importance to the Island.

GIRLGUIDING JERSEY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 155

Guiding provides the opportunity for girls and young women to develop self-respect and confidence, think for themselves, make new friends, learn teamwork and leadership skills and develop personal values.

GLANVILLE HOME FOR INFIRM AND AGED WOMEN

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 96

Glanville is a home for elderly ladies who are no longer able to live on their own but who do not need daily medical attention, which is not provided. It is a registered charity founded in 1860 and provides living accommodation for 29 residents, all of whom have their own room. It is funded in part from residents contributions but otherwise from voluntary contributions and fund-raising events.

GOOD COMPANIONS CLUB

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 111

A club caring for over 55's in a happy environment where many activities are available together with counselling (by Mrs Baldock).

Good News! Trust

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 300

The principle work of the trust is to support community projects amongst the poor in Kenya, for example building schools and wells.

Gorey Youth Project

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 307

GREYHOUND RESCUE JERSEY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 278

To find family homes for ex-racing grehounds as pets. To raise funds for the welfare of ex-racing greyhounds and raise awareness of their plight.

GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND ASSOCIATION (Jersey Branch)

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 21

To raise funds for the training of Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Hands Around the World Charitable Trust (Jersey)

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 309

Relief of poverty, promotion of education, promotion of good health through provision of support by volunteers

HAUT DE LA GARENNE TRUST

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 247

To manage and administer the property known as Haut de la Garenne, St Martin as an accommodation and activity centre. This is an all year round multi-purpose activity and accommodation centre for use by visiting youth groups, sports teams, uniformed organisations and training groups.

HEADWAY (JERSEY) BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 206

To promote within the Island of Jersey an understanding of all aspects of Brain Injury and to provide information support and services to people with brain injury their families and carers.

HEARING RESOURCE CENTRE

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 190

To function as a 'one-stop information shop' on all matters to do with hearing losses.

HELP A JERSEY CHILD

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 274

To help families and organisations who are unable to find specific projects or activities which support a child's wellbeing and development

HELP AN AFRICAN SCHOOLCHILD TRUST

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 205

To improve the living conditions, the educational standards and facilities in a number of Zambian and Tanzanian communities.

HELP FROM THE ROCK

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 282

To raise funds for various village communities visited as members of Jersey Overseas Aid work projects

HIKKADUWA COMMUNITY CHARITABLE TRUST

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 261

INTERNATIONAL DENDROLOGY SOCIETY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 201

The International Dendrology Society aims to advance the education of the public by increasing their knowledge of trees and woody plants, and promoting research into all types of woody plants and publishing the results of such research. They are also involved in conducting and promoting the cultivation of rare and endangered species of woody plants in all parts of the world.

ISLAND AID FOR WORLD CHILDREN

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 273

To help build schools,training centres, clinics, hospitals etc for children in the third world.

ISLAND FRIENDS TOGETHER

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 263

Financial assistance for the advancement of a community that has befallen a natural disaster, the Asian Tsunami 2004. Specifically for Sri Lankan Communities

JABS - JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS.

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 203

Founded in 1994 the Association aims to support and provide counselling to children and young people who have traumatically lost parents, brothers or sisters or other significant relatives or friends. The Committee consists of professional people with first hand knowledge of the situations plus several parents who have recentlyexperienced the loss of a child. Regular meetings are held at Clarkson House and fund raising events are held to provide financial support for the Association.

JERSEY A.D.H.D + SUPPORT GROUP

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 272

JERSEY ACROSS GROUP

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 138

To provide a holiday or pilgrimage for sick and disabled residents of Jersey.

JERSEY AID FOR EUROPE FOUNDATION

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 230

The aims of the Foundation are:
"To create a greater awareness within the Island of people whose circumstances are less fortunate than ours and to give all Islanders the opportunity to make a difference to those people.
To assist others raise and distribute funds and material aid for the benefit of children and their carers in Europe and beyond.
To provide relief and help to the inhabitants of the countries of Eastern Europe who are suffering hardship by reason of their social and economic conditions and are in need of assistance, and in particular children of those countries.
To educate the public in the needs of the inhabitants of those countries and the plight of the children therein and mobilise, encourage, foster and maintain the interest and support of the public in their needs.
In furtherance of these objects the Foundation shall organise fundraising, receive donations, and distribute such funds as the Executive Committee shall direct and do all such things as are necessary for the attainment of the above objects."

JERSEY ANIMAL RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

Right and welfare of animals. Raising public awareness of the right attitude to ALL animals.

JERSEY ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS SOCIETY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 292

To promote a weekly self-help group on Tuesday evenings to be held at the General Hospital physiotherapy gym and hydrotherapy pool

JERSEY ART AND THERAPY GROUP

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 260

To provide foundations and support for community based art therapy.

JERSEY ARTS CENTRE

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 78

Jersey Arts Centre exists to foster the development and celebration of the arts island-wide and beyond.

- To enrich the quality of life for all residents and visitors
- To encourage participation in the performing, visual and literary arts
- To educate, inspire and to encourage debate

This is achieved by providing exciting, innovative, wide-ranging, challenging, professional and community arts in welcoming, high-quality and accessible environments.

JERSEY ASSOCIATION FOR SPINA BIFIDA AND HYDROCEPHALUS

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 25

The Jersey Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus was formed in 1968 and incorporated in the Royal Court in 1973. The Association is established for charitable purposes in the care, welfare, treatment and education of persons suffering from Spina Bifida or Hydrocephalus, as well as encouraging research which would be to the benefit of such persons. The Association has a small membership which is made up almost entirely of disabled adults or families with disabled children. Fund-raising activities include car boot sales, supermarket collections and donations from local businesses. We also hold a "Santa'a Collection" just before Christmas each year. The Committee is also made up from member families, except for the Chairman, Terry McDonald. It meets once a quarter, with an Annual General Meeting in May or June. A Yearbook is pubished each year and used as part of our promotional material.

JERSEY ASSOCIATION FOR YOUTH AND FRIENDSHIP

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 10

The Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship was formed to provide hostels for and to assist young people who, through no fault of their own, have nowhere to live and to give security and help to them. They co-operate or affiliate with other Associations or Organisations with similar objectives. The Association if financed by a loan from the States and the residents who pay a low rental.

JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF CANCER NURSES

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 202

Jersey Association of Cancer Nurses aims to provide up-to-date education for cancer nurses in Jersey whilst encouraging mutual support. They also wish to provide a resource centre for information on cancer which will be available to all nurses caring for cancer patients in the Island. They also aim to promote health education and early detection of cancer. Fund raising initiatives will be organised to promote interest in their aims as well as keeping the Island in touch with cancer experts in the UK

JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF CARERS INCORPORATED

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 183

Act as a pressure group on behalf of carers and to provide information and support to carers. Gain recognition for carers by family, community services providers and States of Jersey Members. Run the Carers' Centre.

Jersey Association of Retired Persons

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 297

JERSEY ASTHMA SOCIETY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 221

To promote Asthma awareness; to give support, advice and information to asthma sufferers and their families.

JERSEY BAT GROUP

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 293

To survey and monitor bat populations; roosts, hibernacula and foraging sites on Jersey and provide information and education regarding bats to Jersey public. Where possible to take steps to help protect local bat populations in line with recommendations from the bat Species Action Plan.

JERSEY BLIND SOCIETY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 109

TO PROVIDE HELP AND SUPPORT FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS (VIPs).
Pensions are paid to VIPs who need financial assistance. A small allowance is paid to VIPs who live in residential homes.
Westlea is open as a Day Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays, providing lunch, friendly chat, bingo and so on.
En-suite accommodation available for respite care, convalescence and holidays to VIPs and non VIPs.
A day centre organiser and two resident housekeepers ensure the highest standards for our members and visitors.

JERSEY BLOOD DONOR SERVICE

To provide blood to the General Hospital for routine surgery or for emergency admissions requiring transfusions. All blood donated in Jersey is kept on the island, not sent to the UK.

JERSEY BRAIN INJURY SERVICE Volunteer Befriender Scheme

To provide a case management service for individuals with acquired brain injury. To develop services for these individuals. To raise awareness of the effects of brain damage.

JERSEY BRANCH OF ARTHRITIS RESEARCH CAMPAIGN

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 49

To hold fund-raising events to aid research into rheumatism and arthritis.

JERSEY CANCER RELIEF

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 11

Jersey Cancer Relief is a local cancer charity. All money raised stays in the island to provide confidential financial help to cancer patients and their families where there is a need.

JERSEY CATHOLIC PASTORAL SERVICES

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 168

People centred, our mission is to be a source of communication, education and formation. Through programmes, one-to-one sessions and outreach, we aim to offer spiritual and practical service showing care and concern for all.

JERSEY CHARITABLE TRUST FOR COMMONWEALTH STUDENTS

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 208

Jersey Charitable Trust for Commonwealth Students was formed to assist gifted students from Commonwealth countries to fulfill their educational objectives when, for whatever reason, they are unable to do so in their own countries. They provide the finance for these students through fund raising and donations.

JERSEY CHESHIRE HOME

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 60

Our aim is to offer to those with physical disabilities:-

Unquestioning recognition of their full human rights.
Standards of excellence in all aspects of care from both staff and volunteers.
The support of a forward-looking and responsive organisation aware of their needs and those of their carers.
The opportunity to take an effective part at every level in running our services. Partnership in a continuing endeavour to help others wherever the need may be, in the field of physical disability.

JERSEY CHILD CARE TRUST

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 241

Working towards better, more accessible and affordable childcare for Jersey's children by co-ordinating ongoing projects. These include the Special Needs Inclusion Project, Foundation Stage Initiative, Babysitting Service, Nanny Accreditation, School Aged Discount Scheme, Staff Bank, Continuous Professional Development Training for Child Carers, Small Grants Scheme and a Childcare Information Service.

JERSEY CHRISTMAS APPEAL

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 85

The Jersey Christmas Appeal is sponsored by the Rotary, Round Table, Lions, Rotary Club de la Manche, Jersey Evening Post, Channel 103 and Soroptimists. The Appeal Fund provides the money for Food Hampers, Food Vouchers and Fuel Vouchers and Toys. These are distributed to the Island's elderly, poor and needy for the Christmas holiday period. Funds are also available for necessities should a particularly severe spell of weather occur.

JERSEY CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS

Set up in 2002, the JCV is an offshoot of Action for Wildlife-Jersey. The Conservation Volunteers are a completely informal group who meet on the first weekend of each month (October to April) to tackle environmental tasks on behalf of other local groups and associations.

Examples of the work so far undertaken include gorse cutting, tree and hedgerow planting, bracken clearance, sycamore control and seed collection.

Groups who have benefited from these voluntary tasks include the National Trust for Jersey, Jersey Trees for Life and the States Environment Department.

JERSEY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 3

26-28 West Park Avenue will be a 'dry' halfway house/secondary treatment centre, with 24/7 staffing (dry meaning free from any mood altering substance). The facility will function as an accompaniment to primary treatment at Silkworth Lodge and graduates will be able to utilise the facility as a stepping stone to independant living. It will provide along with counselling and therapy, practical support and guidence with issues such as housing employment education and basic life skills with the co-operation of external agencies.

The aim is to be a bridge to normal living for substance misusers who seek abstinence and help the individual face life without the need to resort to substance abuse and get accustomed to their new lifestyle and practice it within the safety of structure familiarity.

JERSEY DIABETIC ASSOCIATION

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 53

To give support and understanding to those who are diagnosed with diabetes and their families in order to enhance the quality of life, as well as an awareness programme.

JERSEY DIPS SWIMMING CLUB

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 79

The Club, recognising the immense value of swimming for physical and psychological rehabilitation of the disabled shall encourage, promote and develop swimming amongst handicapped people of all ages.

JERSEY DISABLED HOLIDAY GROUP

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 145

To raise funds throughout the year to enable us to take disabled/ill people on holiday, giving that person a holiday and their carers a rest.

JERSEY DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 64

To promote awareness and understanding of dyslexia amongst professionals, parents, employers and the public in general.

To provide support for concerned families and individuals and/or practical suggestions as to how to help their children or themselves.

To work closely with the Education Dept. to support developments in teaching individuals with Learning Differences.

To provide occasions for meetings, lectures, workshops and informal events to promote awareness of dyslexia.

To raise funds in order to provide for the above.

JERSEY EISTEDDFOD

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 218

The Jersey Eisteddfod is a charitable organisation which aims to promote all the arts in the island by exhibition and performance. Classes are held which are adjudicated by distinguished qualified people. In this way the competitors are helped to improve their skills. There are two festivals each year and thousands participate. It is run almost exclusively by volunteers and in any one year many hundreds are people are needed to help deliver the
festivals.

JERSEY EPILEPSY ASSOCIATION

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 71

To make people aware of epilepsy and to educate people about epilepsy. Support people and relations when diagnosed with epilepsy.

JERSEY FAIRTRADE ISLAND GROUP

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 285

Our mission is to increase knowledge and use of Fairtrade products

JERSEY FAMILY MEDIATION SERVICE

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 226

To benefit the community by the provision of means whereby separating and divorced couples may reach joint decisions and agreements concerning the future of their children and their relationship, and division of family access.

JERSEY FIELD SQUADRON (Militia) ROYAL ENGINEERS

To provide the Island of Jersey's Defence contribution to the UK and to support the local community. Various "in role" projects undertaken include local engineering and the Field Squadron's Jersey Youth Development Scheme.

JERSEY FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 27

To support people with mental health problems, their families, carers and interested parties. To provide information, assistance and services. To promote mental health and raise awareness.

JERSEY FOSTERCARERS ASSOCIATION

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 240

Advancing the education of the public in matters relating to substitute care in particular the education and training of foster-carers. To engage in educational, social and promotional activities. To encourage contact and promote welfare between foster-carers and their families. To raise funds and offer support to all foster-carers.

JERSEY FRIENDS OF ANTHONY NOLAN TRUST

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 184

To fund-raise. To raise public awareness of the need for more bone marrow and stem cell donors. To run donor clinics when necessary.

JERSEY FRIENDS OF ARMS (JERSEY MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS THERAPY CENTRE)

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 91

Founded in early 1984 as a local support group for ARMS (Action Research into multiple Sclerosis) This is a self help group formed by patients and their families. ARMS in the United Kingdom has 53 treatment centres, numerous Dietary Test Groups, many research projects and a telephone counselling service.

JERSEY GAMBIA SCHOOLS TRUST

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 217

To provide equipment and funding for projects such as wells in schools in the Gambia West Africa - also including buildings and toilet facilities.

JERSEY GREYHOUND SUPPORTERS

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 276

We aim to find loving, permanent, homes in the Channel Islands for retired racing greyhounds when their racing career is over, and to raise awareness among the general public as to the qualities and suitability of greyhounds as pets.
We ensure all greyhounds are spayed/neutered and vaccinated before rehoming and aim to provide an excellent back up service to all our owners.

JERSEY HAEMOPHILIA GROUP

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 38

The Jersey Haemophilia Group was formed in 1973. The Group is affiliated to the Haemophilia Society in the United Kingdom.
The aims of the Group are to give help and advice to local Haemophiliac families, to further the knowledge of Haemophilia and to contribute to research into the cause and treatment of Haemophilia and associated blood disorders. Funds are raised from a Œ100' Club draw, sponsored walks, annual dinners, donations, collection boxes, the sale of Christmas cards etc.

JERSEY HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 242

The objects of the Charity are:-
- To assist whether by way of the provision of financial support, donations or other means the construction, establishment, funding, staffing, accommodating of staff, promoting, holding, running, operating, equipping, improvement and general development of hospitals, clinics, health centres, surgeries, nursing homes and other health care facilities of whatever sort in the island of Jersey;
- To provide assistance whether by way of financial support, donations or other means to patients or prospective patients of any hospital or other establishments;
- To assist whether by way of the provision of financial support, donations or other means with the treatment, care and medical research carried out or provided at any hospital;
- To act as a non sectarian, non political, charitable association in support of any hospital or other establishment or any patient;
- To provide assistance, help and support for the general well being, and rehabilitation of any patient and for the general benefit of the families of such patients;
- To set up homes, hostels and to provide residential accommodation both on a gratuitous basis or otherwise for the care, well being, general benefit and rehabilitation of any patient;
- To provide comfort, care and attention including access to such legal, medical and social welfare services as may be appropriate to all patients and their families and dependents and to assist such persons financially if deemed appropriate (whether by way of loan, gift or otherwise) and generally to promote their material spiritual and mental health and well being;
- To employ such persons as may be necessary in the carrying out and general implementation of these rules and to provide for, arrange and implement the training of persons for work as specified in the constitution;

JERSEY HEDGEHOG PRESERVATION GROUP

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 233

The JHPG cares for sick, injured and orphaned hedgehogs under veterinary guidance and supervision and releases them back into the wild, once they are fit again or old enough to be able to fend for themselves. We also try to increase public awareness about hedgehogs and the hazards they face and encourage children's interest in, and respect for, hedgehogs. The Group maintains a record of every hedgehog we care for and ear-tags as many as possible before release which will help us build up information on what happens to them once they are back in the wild.

If you find a hedgehog out of its nest in daylight,it will probably be in need of help, so please ring 734340 as soon as possible for advice and assistance.

For further information please visit our web sites: http://www.thisisjersey.com/community/hedgehogs and http://www.jerseyhedgehogs.co.uk

JERSEY HERITAGE TRUST

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 161

To collect, preserve and make accessible to the public the Island's historic sites, monuments and records to the public.

JERSEY HOMELESS OUTREACH GROUP

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 209

To work with people who are sleeping rough, in order to link them with mainstream services and provide care and support to those living on the street.

This is currently achieved mainly through the work of the Outreach Coordinator, in conjunction with a small group of volunteers.

JERSEY HOSPICE CARE

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 75

To care for patients who are terminally ill with Cancer and Motor Neurone Disease and to support their families throughout the illness & in bereavement.

JERSEY HUMANE SOCIETY

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 195

Jersey Humane Society award medallic or ephemeral awards to individuals to provide formal recognition of individual acts of gallantry, courage and self sacrifice in saving or attempting to save life.

JERSEY HYPERBARIC TREATMENT CENTRE

Association of Jersey Charities Number: 77

The Jersey Association of Divers was formed on 27 October 1981 by a number of divers and other interested parties, with the express intention of providing a local recompression facility.

Until the Association was formed, all diving emergencies had to be transported to a chamber in either Guernsey or the UK by sea or air - methods which were always under threat of delays through bad weather. These delays could mean the difference between total recovery or permanent illness or disabilit