PORTS of Jersey has distributed almost £10,000 among three local charities as part of a funding initiative that aims to improve the quality of life in the Island.
Freeda (formerly Jersey Women’s Refuge), Air Rescue Channel Islands and Jersey Recovery College have all received funding.
The Community Boost scheme, launched in April, was designed to fund projects that help make Jersey a better place to live and work.
The first phase of the scheme attracted 13 applications, nine of which met the criteria for “digital innovation”.
Each application was carefully reviewed by a selection panel, Ports said.
Ports head of sustainability and community value Sophie Roffe said: “We are so excited about the projects that we have been able to support through the first tranche of funding for Community Boost, focused on digital innovation for sustainability and community wellbeing.
“We created Community Boost to have a targeted approach and to support projects that will have a significant and long-term impact on our Island, and these projects really align with this.”
Ports has said that future funding opportunities will focus on environmental sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion, community wellbeing and education.
Charities interested in these areas are encouraged to apply by visiting the Ports of Jersey website.
Previous applicants whose projects align with these themes will automatically be considered in the next round of funding.
