Select a region
More than £70,000 has been awarded to 38 local families impacted by Storm Ciarán to help support them with everything from clothing and children's toys to car repairs, storage and temporary accommodation.
The funding was part of the first round of grants from the Bailiff’s Fund.
The Fund – which was launched by the the island's civic head Sir Timothy Le Cocq in November – has raised around £165,000 so far.
It was set up to support individuals and families who have been displaced by Storm Ciarán and have suffered hardship or need short term aid to help them through difficulty.
A total of £72,104 was released to 38 families as part of the first round of funding. The remaining funds will be administered in the New Year and donations are still welcome online.
Pictured: Some of the most heavily impacted houses were in St Clement which was hit by a tornado during the storm.
Grants ranged from £500 to £5,000, and applications were reviewed by a board of six members including The Bailiff, Justice and Home Affairs Minister Helen Miles and the Constable of St Clement, Marcus Troy, who parish was badly hit on Thursday morning.
The fund is being managed by the Jersey Community Foundation.
The foundation's CEO, Anna Terry said: “We have been humbled by the applications to the Bailiff’s Fund for Storm Ciarán.
"The storm’s impact was (and continues to be) very significant for families whose lives and homes have been displaced.
She added: "We are grateful and proud of the philanthropic spirit shown by our community, including generous businesses and individuals who have offered financial support to those most affected by the storm.
"The applications have further illustrated the scope of the damage and the extent to which our community needs, and is grateful for, the island’s philanthropic support."
Pictured: Anna Terry, CEO of the Jersey Community Foundation.
Ms Terry said that some of the affected households could not afford insurance, needing to prioritise essentials such as food, fuel and facilities, all of which have seen a recent hike in cost.
Those that did have insurance are undergoing lengthy administration processes and some then finding they are only partly covered for costly items such as cars bought on finance, she explained.
Ms Terry added that one applicant told the panel: “The emotional toll of this experience has been immense, and the financial repercussions have been equally challenging.
"The repercussions of the event have created a lot of unforeseen expenses.”
You can apply for funding HERE.
To make an online donation, click HERE or donate by making a bank transfer using the below details:
Islanders with any questions about making a donation can email development@jerseycommunityfoundation.org.
Comments
Comments on this story express the views of the commentator only, not Bailiwick Publishing. We are unable to guarantee the accuracy of any of those comments.