Frank Walker O.B.E. with the late Colin Taylor, whose vision led to the creation of Sanctuary Trust.


The Rector of St Brelade, Reverend Mark Bond, is one of those Trustees, and also a Founding Trustee of Sanctuary Trust, which offers accommodation to homeless men and helps to get them back on their feet when their lives have gone adrift. In his profession, he sees altruism at every level.


been appointed President of the National Trust for Jersey and others serve on boards such as Jersey Hospice and Jersey Heritage Trust, for example. Others have shared their wealth with local charities; a recent example of this was the fantastic response to the Bailiff’s Covid Fund, where £1.2m was contributed by our clients in a matter of weeks.”


Kevin believes that most islanders are unaware of exactly how much of a difference the Island’s high net worth immigrants make to charities in Jersey.


“I often hear people say that “they” should give more, when in fact very few people have any idea of the level of giving that takes place. Of course most of us should be giving more back to our community and I see part of my role to encourage our clients to become involved in their community. I often say to them jokingly to bring a boomerang with them to Jersey, because what you send out is what comes back to you.”


In common with many others, both John and James prefer to donate anonymously; you won’t see either of their names on a wooden plaque or a list of donors.


“I don’t think it adds anything,’ says James. ‘My wife and I prefer just to help in whatever way we can, behind the scenes. Seeing donations being successfully applied to a project gives us a thrill of pleasure. That’s the objective we have when we give: to make a difference. Sometimes small sums of money exactly targeted in the right direction can make a significant difference, and sometimes they can act as a catalyst for something more meaningful.”


Love Thy Neighbour is a local charity providing help, care and support for those in need in the community. Like so many others, it relies purely on private and public donations. Chief Executive Officer, Catriona Fern, is aware that the on-going support of individuals, companies and charitable trusts is central to their continued success.


“Almost without exception, those who donate to our charitable cause do so simply because they think it is the right thing to do, rather than for the accreditation. On occasion, their anonymity is preserved to the degree that even the Board of Trustees are unaware of the donor’s personal details. Their interest is purely in giving for the betterment of the lives of those less fortunate, rather than seeking any publicity or recognition for their generosity.”


“When people do what they can, and give what they can, those most at risk in our community feel the benefit. Some people leave small gifts of food, clothes or bedding on the doorstep at Sanctuary House. Others, who are in a position to do more, ensure that our work can continue through their financial donations. When Sanctuary Trust was set up, our biggest expense was inevitably the accommodation itself, but an extraordinarily generous couple quietly stepped in, bought the two properties we use, and now rent them back to use for virtually nothing. They never ask for thanks or recognition, and in fact one of the terms of the donation was that their names are never mentioned. But their contribution is invaluable. It means that we have been able to help hundreds of men over the past decade and hopefully many more in the future.”


Twenty-twenty hindsight traditionally means looking back at, and learning from, mistakes made in the past. In 2021 it can instead be interpreted as looking back on a year that was full of problems needing to be resolved, and in the case of local charities, a year of unforeseen challenges, cancellations and lost revenue. It will take an injection of wisdom, decisive leadership and generous financial support to set many of them back on track once again. Fortunately for this island and her people, Jersey has an enviable track record when it comes to philanthropy, and that generous spirit in which Marie Bartlet bequeathed most of her extensive fortune to the benefit of the poor is still very much in evidence today.


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