Jersey Health Charities Deliver £137m Boost to Island Society, New Study Finds

Health and care charities in Jersey contributed an estimated £137 million to the island’s society in 2024, according to new research highlighting their growing importance.

The study, led by Jersey Community Foundation, examined 13 organisations—including Family Nursing and Home Care, Mind Jersey, Les Amis and Jersey Cheshire Home—and found they deliver significant economic and social benefits.

In total, the charities generated £62.2 million in economic value and £89.1 million in social value over the course of a year. The report also showed that for every £1 spent, these organisations produced £1.77 in economic value and £2.66 in social value.

Researchers found that their work in prevention, early intervention and community support helped ease demand on public services. This translated into net savings of £6.2 million for the public purse, after accounting for £17.8 million in government contracts.

Rosemarie Finley, Director at Jersey Community Foundation and CEO of Family Nursing & Home Care, said the findings mark the first time the sector’s impact has been measured in this way. She noted that collaboration with PwC enabled charities to better analyse their data and demonstrate how their services support wellbeing, disability care, long-term conditions and an ageing population.

Finley added that charities play a crucial role in Jersey’s system, particularly given the island’s limited public resources. She said it is neither realistic nor desirable for government alone to meet all care needs, underlining the importance of the voluntary sector.

The research forms part of the Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Charities Impact Accelerator Programme, delivered in partnership with PwC Channel Islands. The initiative aims to help organisations better understand and communicate their value, while encouraging collaboration and efficiency.

Findings were presented at a fully booked event on 18 March, attended by leaders from across Jersey’s charity, health and public sectors, including Health Minister Tom Binet.

Kate Wright, CEO of Freeda, said participation in the programme had been “transformative,” enabling her organisation to clearly demonstrate its contribution to the island’s overall wellbeing.