HSBC invests £150,000 in its chosen charities

Friday 28 March 2014

Three Jersey charities are to benefit from a £150,000 community investment programme to educate young Islanders about the importance of protecting the environment.

Over the next three years, HSBC will work in partnership with Durrell, the National Trust for Jersey and The Prince’s Trust on projects aimed at engaging schools, the Youth Service and the wider community. It is hoped that 3,500 pupils will be involved, working alongside bank staff who will be volunteering their time.

Nick Winsor, CEO of HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man said: “I am delighted that HSBC is supporting these exciting programmes through our new investment. Our work with our three charity partners will increase awareness among young people of environmental issues and give them the resources to make a positive difference to the natural environment. This is a new element of HSBC’s global community investment programme which focuses primarily on education and the environment.”

The projects include:

• HSBC, The Prince’s Trust through its local partner, the Jersey Youth Service delivering a three-year conservation education programme led by Durrell.
• HSBC working with Durrell to create a dedicated sustainable energy site which will explain the impact of unsustainable fuels on the planet and the benefits of using carbon neutral techniques.
• Wild Days Out’ education programme with the National Trust for Jersey including bug safaris, rockpool rambles and woodland wanders.

Charles Alluto, CEO of the National Trust for Jersey said: “Our education programme has been incredibly successful over the last few years, helping young people discover the richness of wildlife that inhabits their immediate world. I’m delighted to build on our relationship with HSBC and expand the programme with some exciting new initiatives and a broader reach.”

Picture caption: left to right: Nick Winsor CEO, HSBC CI and IoM , Oliver Johnson CEO of Durrell, Jo Stansfield National Trust education officer and Nathan Le Mottée of the Jersey Youth Service.