Dougie's Grant to give boost to charities

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        September 21, 2026

Dougie's Grant to give boost to charities

Good Morning Guernsey — 2026-09-21

Pictured: It was Dougie's wish that a grant be established in his name Charities in the Bailiwick will soon be able to apply for funding from this year's...
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Dougie's Grant to give boost to charities
• Pictured: It was Dougie's wish that a grant be established in his name Charities in the Bailiwick will soon be able to apply for funding from this year's 'Dougie's Grant'.
• The grant was established following the death of a local entrepreneur, Douglas Le Huquet, in 2021.
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