Guernsey Community Foundation

We’re helping Islanders aged 65+ stay independent and connected by funding the new REACT programme in Guernsey.

With a Foundation grant, The Health Improvement Commission for Guernsey and Alderney LBG has trained local instructors to lead tailored, group classes on strength, balance, mobility and health.

The next REACT cohort starts in 2026 and is free of charge for those experiencing early mobility challenges.

Read more here: https://foundation.gg/news/older-islanders-helped-to-stay-active-and-independent/

The Foundation is very pleased for grant recipient Guernsey Conservation Volunteers, winners of the prestigious King's Award for Voluntary Service.

We were happy to support the group in May 2022 with a £39,000 grant towards their first member of staff, whose work has been key to furthering their mission to maintain and enhance biodiversity in Guernsey.

Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74jg87g1ywo

Find out about their work: https://gcv.org.uk/

Advocate Jason Green has been appointed as the new chair of the Guernsey Community Foundation.

“I’ve always been impressed by the work of the Foundation,” said Advocate Green, who is Senior Partner at law firm Collas Crill. “Part grant-giver, part think-tank, funded by philanthropy and fully independent, it’s a unique and uniquely valuable organisation. I’m looking forward to joining an experienced board and a hardworking executive team.”

We’d like to thank Sir Richard Collas, who is stepping down in November, for all his dedication, commitment and hard work.

Read more here: https://foundation.gg/news/guernsey-community-foundation-appoints-new-chair/

Our community survey revealed that 4% of Islanders cannot afford a fridge – an essential household item that most of us take for granted.

This statistic and many others are contained in our landmark Quality of Life report, which highlights real issues affecting people’s everyday lives in Guernsey.

Read the full report: https://foundation.gg/news/landmark-quality-of-life-report-published/

1 in 3 people say their home doesn’t adequately meet their needs.

From overcrowding to accessibility issues, housing is falling short for many islanders.

Read more in our Quality of Life report, published earlier this year, with ‘Observation 6’ covering housing:

https://foundation.gg/news/landmark-quality-of-life-report-published/

Our recent community survey asked respondents what they’d change about living in Guernsey.

A common response was, “Not having to worry about the expense of going to the doctor.”

30% of respondents told us that cost has prevented or delayed them from seeing their GP.

Our new Quality of Life Report explores all aspects of local life, including how affordability is impacting access to vital services:
https://foundation.gg/news/landmark-quality-of-life-report-published/

For too many islanders, home isn’t a safe or healthy place.

Our community survey suggests that nearly a third of Guernsey households (32%) live in damp or mouldy accommodation.

To find out more about local housing conditions and other areas of need, read our landmark Quality of Life Report:
https://foundation.gg/news/landmark-quality-of-life-report-published/

Could your charity or non-profit organisation benefit from a small grant from the Social Investment Fund (SIF)? 💷

The second round of SIF's 2025 Small Grants Programme is now open for applications, aimed at assisting charities and non-profit organisations that support Bailiwick residents. For this round of grants the SIF board will prioritise applications related to sports, arts and culture, however, applications from other areas will also be considered.

In the first round of Small Grants in 2025, 15 charities received a total of £147,829, across a diverse range of causes.

Organisations can review full information about the grants programme, including the full list of recipients and a link to the application form at: https://sif.gg//grant-programmes/small-grants-programme/

Complete applications must be received by 12pm on Monday 13th October 2025.

Read more at https://gov.gg/SIF-opens-small-grants-applications

With nearly a third of us unable to afford sudden costs of £1000, find out how financial position affects quality of life for Islanders.

Our report is broken down into key observations, with ‘Observation 4’ exploring how richer tends to mean happier. ‘Observation 5’ looks at how life is tougher when you’re poor.

These sections have been created using over 3,000 islander’s viewpoints, and can be found here: https://foundation.gg/news/landmark-quality-of-life-report-published/