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From singing to car washes, art and a Police Chief's pledge to run 100 miles... By getting creative and coming together, islanders have managed to raise more than £500,000.
That sum will be going towards the Bailiff's Ukraine Appeal Fund, with £50,000 in tax relief.
Events so far have included the Jersey Academy of Music's Irish Fiddle Fundraiser, a car wash that Pentagon match-funded, Police Chief Robin Smith's 100 Miles for Ukraine challenge, an upcoming fundraiser at the Dolphin this weekend and artist Ian Rolls' pledge to donate proceeds from the sale of five limited edition prints.
With the help of Jersey Side by Side and Jersey Overseas Aid, Bailiff’s Ukraine Appeal Fund was set up last month as a way of gathering and coordinating islanders' generous donations to ensure they can make the most impact.
Picture: Individuals and businesses have been getting creative with their fundraising efforts.
Funds from Jersey have already been used to provide support to Ukraine in the form of oxygen concentrators, ballistic vest and helmets for medics, trauma kits and monetary assistance to humanitarian partners UNHRCR, The Red Cross, OCHA, Mercy Corps and Help and Inclusion.
The Bailiff, Mr Timothy Le Cocq, said: “Once again the people of Jersey have shown how generous they can be and how creative they are in their fundraising.
"We can all be proud of the way we have answered the call of this crisis and played our part in the international efforts to alleviate the suffering of the people of Ukraine.”
“There has already been an incredible response from islanders to the conflict in Ukraine, and I’m proud to see this generosity continues with incredibly generous monetary donations as well as the organising of community events and individuals undertaking extraordinary personal challenges to raise extra funds," commented Deputy Carolyn Labey, International Development Minister and Jersey Overseas Aid Chair.
Picture: Singing at the Town Church in aid of Ukraine.
“Every penny that islanders raise will be directed by Jersey Overseas Aid to where it has the most impact."
Donations made via Side by Side are eligible for tax relief for donations of £50 or more, so every £1 donated by taxpayers can be worth £1.25 to the appeal.
Chair of Jersey Side by Side, Michel Troquer, said this will ensure "islanders' generosity will go further to help those affected by the conflict."
"If you are organising an event, please do get in touch with us and we can promote your event on our social media channels," he added.
How YOU can donate to the Bailiff's Ukraine Appeal
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