Jersey Action Against Rape (JAAR) has launched their annual Online Christmas Auction to raise much-needed funds to support survivors of sexual violence.

Local businesses have shown their support for the sexual violence charity, which has to raise around £20,000 a month to support survivors, with 50 lots on offer to bidders until Wednesday 13 December.

Prizes range from beautiful Genuine Jersey gifts made by local artisans, exciting trips and tours around the island, relaxing spa and beauty treatments, indulgent afternoon teas and overnight stays, tickets to London theatre shows, and much more.

Kate Kelly, Charity Manager of JAAR, said: “Our Online Christmas Auction is a significant event in our fundraising calendar and last year it raised nearly £3,000.

“We have been blown away by the generosity of local businesses and individuals in response to this year’s appeal for prizes, we are incredibly grateful for each, and every lot received, however big or small.

“We need to raise around £20,000 a month to support survivors in Jersey, so we are hoping to raise even more this year.”

What’s up for grabs?

The prizes include…

  • a 2024 Season Jersey Race Club Membership
  • Lisa Le Brocq’s lovingly handcrafted bird necklaces
  • one of Jools Holt’s Signed Iconic Scenes or Rosemary Blackmore’s incredible seascape
  • joining local guide Kazz on a Wild Adventure Tour
  • access-only guided tour of Corbiere Lighthouse with a Ports of Jersey Harbour Pilot
  • a tour of Jersey Honey’s Bee, Tea and Cakes
  • a Family Tree voucher with Kathy Gillen Genealogy
  • join Claire Haithwaite in her studio for a pottery lesson, tea and homemade cake
  • Trapeze Yoga classes
  • Hoops and Glitter’s handmade Hula Hoop

Visit www.superstars-auctions.com/jaar2023 to sign up and start bidding.

JAAR

Jersey Action Against Rape, founded in 2014, is an independent and confidential service supporting people to recover from the trauma of sexual violence.

If you or someone you know has experienced rape or sexual assault, you can phone their confidential helpline on 01534 482800 or email help@jaar.je for support.