Jersey health charities work equals £137m - report

Thirteen health, social care and wellbeing charities contributed an estimated £137m of support to people in Jersey in 2024, according to new research.

Rosemarie Findlay, director of the Jersey Community Foundation which conducted the research, said the charities "contribute enormous value to the island and for islanders, represent strong value for money, and plug a critical gap in service provision".

It is the first time their combined contribution has been recorded in detail highlighting the scale of their work, the foundation said.

Findlay said they are "our island's front-line delivery service", and helped 22,225 islanders, saving the government an estimated £22m in 2024.

Experts looked at health impact and community outcome data from charities to compile the report.

The research found 1,167 volunteers clocked up 64,029 volunteering hours, with an estimated market value of £2.7m.

Anna Terry, Jersey Community Foundation's CEO, said: "Donors want to better understand the difference their funding is making, and the charities want to be able to demonstrate the value of their work more clearly."

She said the findings "demonstrate the essential role charities play in supporting islanders".

Kate Wright, CEO of domestic abuse charity Freeda, said: "With demand for health and social care continuing to rise, the report highlights the important role charities play in early intervention, improving wellbeing and reducing pressure on statutory services."

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