The Lloyds Bank Foundation for the Channel Islands plans to distribute £40,000 among ten charities as it marks its 40th anniversary this December.
The Foundation funds, supports, and champions charities in the Channel Islands that make a positive difference to the lives of people who are socially excluded and disadvantaged, enabling them to play a fuller role in the community. To date, the Foundation has already given more than £25million to local charities.
Executive Director, Jo Le Poidevin, said: “As we celebrate 40 years of impact in the Channel Islands, we want to mark the occasion in a way which stays true to our continued mission – to fund, support and champion charities who work to better the lives of those who are socially excluded and disadvantaged in our community.
“We’ve chosen to specifically support charities who have had experienced an increase
in demand for their services due to the cost-of-living because we feel this best reflects
the current needs in the Channel Islands. By offering unrestricted funding, we hope to
empower charities to use funds in whatever way they feel will best support their
community.”
One recipient of grant funding is Grow, a Guernsey based charity which aims to provide a safe and secure working environment for people with learning and other disabilities, enabling them to be included and valued within a workplace and the wider community. It was one of the first charities to receive funding from the Foundation, with the grant then going towards the opening of a greenhouse. Later, the Foundation awarded Grow a further grant towards the charity’s £4million redevelopment and are currently funding the salary of Workshop Manager.
As well as funding, Lloyds Bank Foundation offers developmental support to charities which includes mentoring, charity response forums, skills exchanges and matched giving.
Ms Le Poidevin added: “While grant-giving is a hugely important part of our work, our aim is to support charities in as many ways as we can. We’re immensely proud to be able to offer free developmental support through our unique relationship with our sole funder and strategic partner, Lloyds Banking Group, which helps charities to better serve their communities long into the future.”
The Foundation’s 2025 Anniversary grant programme is open until 22 May, with decisions expected to be confirmed in early July.
For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit via the Foundation’s website