Appeals

Members of the Community have approached the States of Guernsey asking to contribute to the Coronavirus response. This includes requests to contribute to support for frontline workers, medical equipment including PPE and the hardship schemes which were set up to provide financial support to those individuals and businesses facing difficulties because of the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis.

In light of these extremely kind offers, the States of Guernsey is setting up the new COVID-19 Response Appeal to provide a central point where donations of this kind can be made.

This appeal will receive donations and direct them to any area of the public sector’s core coronavirus response where there is the greatest need at any point in time, whether that’s in frontline services such as health and social care or supporting those facing economic hardship.

As of 16th February 2021, a total of £272,274.58 has been donated to the COVID-19 Response Appeal.

For more information about the appeal, read the media release. 

How can I donate? 

You can make donations directly to the Response Appeal by online transfer to: 

Bank: Natwest
Bank Account name: States of Guernsey COVID-19 Response Appeal
Sort Code: 60 09 20
Bank Account Number: 74070487

Alternatively, you can call 01481 717315 between 08:30-15:00 on working days only. Cheques can also be made payable to ‘The States of Guernsey COVID-19 Response Appeal’ and sent to: 

c/o Corporate Customer Services
Sir Charles Frossard House
La Charroterie
St Peter Port
Guernsey
GY1 1FH

Because of the necessary ‘lock down’ restrictions currently in place there is no facility to pay in person at the current time.

The Social Investment Fund is coordinating an appeal to provide funds for charities who play a vital role in the Bailiwick’s coronavirus response and those providing key services who have seen funding reduced because of the economic impact of the pandemic. So far, the Appeal has raised just over £454,000 with the Social Investment Fund pledging to match fund the amount raised pound for pound. Over £460,000 has already been distributed to charities affected by the crisis.

The Social Investment Fund is working with the Association of Guernsey Charities, charitable grant givers and the States to ensure that funds raised through this appeal are used to support charities and voluntary organisations to the best possible effect.

As of 16th February 2021, a total of £462,718.28 has been donated to the Social Investment Fund Community Charity Appeal.

For more information about the appeal, read the media releases below. For more information on the Social Investment Fund, please go to www.sif.gg.

How can I donate? 

You can make donations directly to the Social Investment Fund account through online transfer to: 

Bank: Natwest
Account Name: Social Investment Fund 
Sort code: 60 09 20 
Account Number: 70956421

Donations can also be made through www.giving.gg

If you are not able to make an online transfer cheques can also be made payable to ‘The Social Investment Fund’ and sent to: 

Corporate Customer Services
Sir Charles Frossard House  
La Charroterie  
St Peter Port  
Guernsey  
GY1 1FH

There is no facility to pay in person at the current time.

Applications by charities for Covid-19 Community Charity Appeal funding

Priority A) New schemes proposed by charities or community groups to support the community at this time;

Priority B) To support charities which are now in financial difficulty as a result of the coronavirus situation from decreased income or increased services.

Please contact Sadie Siviter de Paucar by emailing Sadie.SiviterdePaucar@gov.gg or calling 07839 239994 for more information and to request an application form.

The Social Investment Fund also runs both a Small and Major grants programme. More information on these programmes can be found at www.sif.gg or by contacting Sadie.