Jersey’s government has backed the creation of a new philanthropy policy – aimed at strengthening the island’s culture of giving and generosity.
Led by the Jersey Community Foundation, the policy will provide a framework for how islanders, the government, businesses and charities should work together to support causes across the community.
Work on developing Jersey’s “Philanthropy Policy” will begin early next year, the JCF has confirmed, with conversations currently taking place across Jersey’s charitable and voluntary sectors about how the framework could be shaped.
Assistant Chief Minister Malcolm Ferey said that in developing such a policy, the island could make a “lasting impact”.
“Jersey has always been a generous island; people here care deeply about their community,” Deputy Ferey said.
“By developing a philanthropy policy, we can build on that generosity, making sure that charitable giving is well supported, co-ordinated and has lasting impact.”
Anna Terry, CEO of the Jersey Community Foundation, added that “there’s a huge appetite to give back” in the island on an individual and company level.
“Until now there hasn’t been a joined-up approach [to giving],” she said.
“Ultimately, the [philanthropy] policy aims to grow a culture of generosity and collaboration to tackle key challenges and build a stronger, fairer Island for everyone.”
The moves comes after similar policy frameworks were recently launched. Ireland has introduced the National Policy on Philanthropy (2023–2028), while The UK is developing a national strategy.
For more information on the development of the policy, visit the JCF website here.