We fund, support and champion charities in the Channel Island that make a positive difference to the lives of people who are socially excluded and disadvantaged, enabling them to play a fuller role in the community.

“Through the kind funding of Lloyds Bank Foundation for the Channel Islands, we were able to ensure the needs of so many in poverty were heard, and started to be addressed, by government.”

Patrick Lynch, CEO, Caritas Jersey

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In 40 years, we have given more than £26m to charities in the Channel Islands. Alongside funding for charities in Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney, we provide developmental support including mentoring to help charities to improve their resilience and sustainability.

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Our vision:

We want a Channel Islands where everyone can thrive.

Our mission:

We want to prevent and reduce social exclusion and disadvantage in the Channel Islands by funding, supporting, and championing charities that improve people’s lives and strengthen communities.

Our values:

Open and trusted – we will adopt flexible, transparent, and respectful practices that reduce the burden on charities so they can focus on what they do best.

Pioneering – we will invest in bold approaches and provide value beyond funding, actively seeking feedback to improve our impact.

Collaborative – we will work together with charity partners and key stakeholders for better opportunities and more impactful outcomes.

Inclusive – we will be open and responsive to different needs so everyone feels valued so they can be themselves and maximise their potential.

Sustainable – we will consider the impact of our work on people and planet and safeguard the long-term future of the Foundation for the Channel Islands community.

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