DOZENS of families whose homes were severely damaged during Storm Ciarán have received much-needed financial support in the first round of funding following an emergency appeal.
Thirty-eight households have been given a share of £72,104 from the Bailiff’s Appeal, launched to help the Island recover from the freak weather event which saw the Island hit by hurricane-strength winds and the strongest tornado recorded in the British Isles for nearly 70 years.
A total of £165,000 has so far been raised, and further funds are set to be released in the New Year.
Three people were injured and dozens of properties were severely damaged as the storm barrelled across the Channel Islands overnight on 1 November.
Some Islanders have still not been able to return home.
In a statement, Anna Terry, chief executive of the Jersey Community Foundation, which monitored and managed the release of the funds, said: “We have been humbled by the applications to the Bailiff’s Fund for Storm Ciarán.
“The storm’s impact was, and continues to be, very significant for families whose lives and homes have been displaced.
“We are grateful and proud of the philanthropic spirit shown by our community, including generous businesses and individuals who have offered financial support to those most affected by the storm.
“The applications have further illustrated the scope of the damage and the extent to which our community needs, and is grateful for, the Island’s philanthropic support.”
The grants, which were reviewed by a panel before being released, ranged from £500 to £5,000 and went towards replacing clothes and children’s toys to contributions towards repairing major structural damage.
To donate
To make an online donation to The Bailiff’s Appeal for Storm Ciarán visit bailiffs-appeal-storm-ciaran.raisely.com or donate by making a bank transfer using the below details:
· Account name: Jersey Community Foundation
· Sort code: 40-25-33
· Account Number: 31896032
· Put ‘Bailiff’s Appeal’ as the reference if you are making a bank transfer.
Cheques should be made out to ‘Jersey Community Foundation’ and sent to: Jersey Community Foundation, 9 Hope Street, St Helier JE2 3NS
If you have any questions about making a donation, email: development@jerseycommunityfoundation.org
Charity number: 346 Company number: 131479
