Supporting community projects in Jersey

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We're committed to supporting Island life through our community impact programme, providing funding and resources to Jersey causes.

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One year of 100 Projects That Matter

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Supporting local community causes

Through 100 Projects That Matter, our community impact programme, we are making a tangible and lasting difference in our community, supporting your community projects.

The initiative is built around four key pillars, reflecting our commitment to education, health, the environment and diversity, equity and inclusion.

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What support do we offer?

We’re committed to supporting projects that make a positive impact in our community. Through this scheme, we offer assistance in a variety of ways, including:

Event sponsorship: Helping local events thrive by providing financial or in-kind support.
Charity partnerships: Collaborating with charities through workplace giving schemes or long-term partnerships.
Community installations: Funding or supporting installations that benefit public spaces or community wellbeing.
Donations: Contributing resources or funds to causes aligned with our values.
Community initiatives: Backing projects that promote education, sustainability, health, and social inclusion.
Employee-led support: Empowering our team to champion causes they care about.

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Our Criteria

Our aim with this initiative is to support the above groups in a variety of causes benefiting Islanders in areas focusing on, health, education, the environment and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Discover what each area covers below.

Health: We will support projects that promote community well-being and encourage healthy lifestyles. Examples may include funding mental health initiatives and investing in resources to improve community health.

Education: Our focus on education will prioritise initiatives that foster learning and improving understanding, especially those aimed at preparing the Island for a zero-carbon future. This includes sponsoring STEM-related programs, supporting schools in delivering energy and sustainability education, and enabling career development in green technologies.

Environment: Supporting environmental stewardship. Funding will be allocated to projects that protect and enhance Jersey's natural environment and help the Island conserve resources, aligning with our dedication to sustainability. From conservation programmes to carbon reduction initiatives, these projects will help preserve Jersey's unique beauty for future generations.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Inspiring engagement within the community to support the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion agenda, supporting minority groups on the Island.

Application deadlines

Applications are open all year round, with reviews taking place quarterly. Please consider our below review dates before applying.

Q1 - 1 January until 31 March will receive an answer in April.

Q2 - 1 April until 30 June will receive an answer in July

Q3 - 1 July until 30 September will receive an answer in October

Q4 - 1 October until 23 November will receive an answer in December. (A shorter month is assigned to cater to Christmas and seasonal request volumes to align with our reporting period).

Thinking of submitting an application? Please review our FAQs to familiarise yourself with the details of 100 Projects That Matter

What is 100 Projects That Matter, and what does it support?

100 Projects That Matter is a community impact programme reflecting our commitment to making a tangible and lasting difference in the community.

100 Projects That Matter aims to invest in the people and ideas that will shape a sustainable and vibrant future for Jersey. Whether through sponsorships for community events, health and wellbeing initiatives, or funding for sustainability projects, the programme will have a broad impact across Jersey, making a measurable difference to Islanders’ lives.

Who is eligable for support?

100 Projects That Matter is offered to the below groups.

Charities
Not-for-profit organisations
Registered community groups, and
Schools.

The applicant and organisation of whom are applying must be based in Jersey.

Are there specific projects you can't support?

We receive applications from multiple charities and organisations all with worthy causes needing support however, we are unable to support all requests. Please see below the details of projects and organisations we are unable to support under 100 Projects That Matter.

We are unable to support charities, organisations and causes from requestees who are based outside of Jersey.
We do not provide sponsorship or support to individuals
We are unable to support causes that do not meet our criteria and four priority areas: health, education, environment and diversity, equity and inclusion.
We are unable to support corporate or for profit organisations, and any unregistered groups or charities.
Political associations.

When can I apply and when will I recieve the funds?

You can apply for support throughout the year. However, applications will be reviewed quarterly by an internal panel. The below application and review dates are as below:

Q1 - 1 January until 31 March will receive an answer in April

Q2 - 1 April until 30 June will receive an answer in July

Q3 - 1 July until 30 September will receive an answer in October

Q4 - 1 October until 23 November will receive an answer in December. (A shorter month is assigned to cater to Christmas and seasonal request volumes to align with our reporting period).

Please take a note of the above application dates, if you have an internal funding deadline please note your relevant application date above.

Can we apply for support multiple times?

You can only apply for one community project or sponsorship opportunity per application. However, you can submit multiple applications for sponsorship support throughout the year.

How are applications reviewed?

Applications will be reviewed by an internal panel quarterly. Our panel will look at our internal policy priority areas and will approve applications based on relevance to them. The order of applications will be considered.

What can our organisation apply for?

Under 100 Projects That Matter we can support an array of initiatives that fit the below descriptions.

Event sponsorship: We can support events hosted by applicants.

Company sponsorship/ Partnership: Supporting your organisational initiatives which fit our criteria

Charity activity: Supporting your activities to raise awareness for your causes

Installations: Providing our heating and technology expertise and installation professionals to support your cause

Donations and gifts: Donating prizes towards charity activities such as raffles.

Community projects: Working alongside you to support your educational initiatives and programmes

Jersey Electricity employee support: With over 300 employees, our people can offer their time and support to your causes.

How long can we expect to wait for a status update on our application?

Applications will be reviewed quarterly, in December, March, June and September. The time taken for a response will vary depending on when you submit your application. The closer to the next quarter the better. We ask that you consider when your event/ funding is taking place needed when applying.

Is there a maximum amount of financial support per application?

We offer support for projects which meet the criteria specified up to a maximum of £5,000.

Can I save my application and come back to it?

Unfortunately, you cannot save your application and come back to it. However, the form for applications will be available and open throughout the year.

If successful, when can I expect to recieve the funds?

Applications are reviewed quarterly, and if successful funds will be managed with the requestee on a case by case basis.

Do you support applications for funding advertising support?

100 Projects That Matter will not cover applications for funding towards advertising. This is including payment for Island wide campaigns.