Guernsey Nature Commission is working hard with the States of Guernsey, the third sector and local businesses to reverse the decline in biodiversity by enhancing the island’s natural environment for the health of the economy and wellbeing of the community. Their grant has supported the charity’s initial set up and two years of running costs.
The National Trust for Jersey works hard to protect Jersey’s natural beauty, rich wildlife and historic places for everyone to enjoy. They used their grant to research invasive species in Jersey, like feral ferrets and rats, and find sustainable ways to reduce their impact on local wildlife.
The Alderney Bird Observatory monitors, records and researches the bird population of Alderney, including its sea birds and seasonal migrants. They are using their grant to support their core running costs and research.
Jersey Trees for Life plants, protects and preserve trees and hedgerows across the island, while educating and inspiring the local community about the natural environment and its importance. They are using their grant to support staff costs who are fundamental in helping the charity to deliver its environmental services.
Amherst Primary School PTA is using their grant of £24,660 to replace equipment and make essential repairs to the school’s playground for the benefit of their children.
St Brelade Youth Project is using their grant of £40,000 to fund their Skate Park Project. The Skate Park Project encourages social interaction, skill development, creative expression and a sense of belonging and camaraderie among participants while promoting healthy and active lifestyles among Jersey’s youth population.
Brightly is a small, independent charity that awards grants to children and young people who are being supported by the Children’s Service. Their support creates positive experiences and opportunities to help improve children and young people’s daily lives and support them to move towards independence. The charity is using the grant to support staff salaries, who in turn help to grow and meet the needs of young people in care.
The Trauma Recovery Centre provides individual therapy sessions to children and young people who have experienced a range of traumatic experiences, and support groups for their parents and carers. This could include anything from a family break up, bullying and bereavement to neglect, domestic violence and human trafficking. Their grant of £137,971 is helping to expand the centre and their services, as well as contributing to their core running costs, for the next 3 years.