Children’s charities, youth organisation and community projects across the Bailiwick received £373,000 over the course of last year from the lottery via the Social Investment Fund. The largest awards made were £100,000 to The Village at Le Murier towards the construction of its cabins and associated groundworks. The facility is aimed to support the development of independent living skills for young people with additional needs.
The Guernsey Sports Commission received £103,102 to continue funding its On Your Marks Holiday programme for the next three years; The Lihou Charity received £52,500 towards the continuation of its manager role, helping to provide affordable residential experiences, away from home, primarily for school and youth groups; and the Bailiwick Scout Association was granted £25,500 towards the rewiring of its hostel at Rue Maingy.
‘This funding enables organisations to continue providing opportunities, support and safe spaces for children and young people across the Bailiwick,’ said Steve Sharman, chairman of the Social Investment Fund.
‘From sports and education to accessibility and wellbeing, these projects help young people develop skills, confidence and connections that can have a lifelong impact. We are delighted to support such a diverse range of organisations through last year’s funding rounds.’
Jon Taylor, head of Channel Islands Lottery, said that one of its greatest strengths was that the money raised was reinvested directly into local communities.
‘Through our partnership with the Social Investment Fund, we can support projects that create opportunities, improve wellbeing and help young people reach their full potential.
‘The breadth of organisations receiving support this year demonstrates the enormous value of the third sector and the positive impact that lottery funding continues to have across the Bailiwick.’
The CI Lottery also works with the Jersey Community Foundation and the Association of Jersey Charities to distribute lottery funding to charitable organisations and projects across the Channel Islands.
Other projects receiving support include:
St Anne’s Preschool Playgroup, Alderney: £16,038 towards building improvements to enable the pre-school to care for babies, and £9,800 towards its summer school programme.
Little Buttons Pre-School: £15,000 towards rental costs.
Guernsey Sports Commission in partnership with Up Climbing: £10,000 towards a community climbing project offering free sessions for young children and individuals with special educational needs.
Guernsey Sailing Trust: £7,500 towards a year of Sailability programme costs.
Guernsey Rugby Academy: £7,000 towards facilities used for weekly training sessions.
Royal Guernsey Light Infantry Charitable Trust: £7,000 to support some students attending an educational exchange trip to Les Masnieres.
Alderney Football Association: £6,975 towards coach training and safeguarding courses
Guernsey Football Club: £5,000 to support welfare, safeguarding and development within the women’s and girls’ football pathway.
Rock Community Church: £3,480 towards RockTots sessions and equipment.
Guernsey Sports Commission in partnership with Sarnia Legacy: £2,400 towards hall rental costs.
Sylvans Sports Club: £2,000 towards new goals and netting for its minis section.
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