Charitable sector finances "all right" but "pressures are real", says former Charity Commissioner

• Mr John Mills Jersey Charity Commissioner.Picture: PETER MOURANT… (36304721) COMBINED spending by the majority of charities in Jersey has risen by over £30 million in two years amid increased costs and service demand, according to the latest annual report from the Charity Commissioner

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Jersey Evening Post · Local news · yesterday Doctor to take on seven swim marathons for the Jersey Lifeboat Association • A DOCTOR is taking on a mighty endurance challenge to raise funds and awareness for the Jersey Lifeboat Association. • Mark Whyman, who is a surgeon at the General Hospital, will complete seven back-to-back marathons between 27 September and 3 October – in the water.

Bailiwick Express Jersey · Local news · yesterday IN NUMBERS: The state of Jersey's charitable sector in 2025 • In his ninth and final annual report as Charity Commissioner, John Mills has provided a snapshot of Jersey's charitable sector in 2025 and highlighted the work of the "many good and devoted people" he has met during his time in office.

Bailiwick Express Jersey · Local news · yesterday Carey Olsen obtains first Jersey administration order since update to companies law • Pictured left to right: Jeremy Lightfoot, Marcus Pallot and Kate Andrews (images supplied by Carey Olsen). • A Carey Olsen dispute resolution and litigation team worked has worked on the first application for administration since changes to Jersey's decades-old companies law came into force earlier this y

Channel 103 Jersey News · Local news · yesterday Haut Du Mont trial: Worker told colleague he 'didn't test' gas main • A court has heard that, hours after the fatal explosion at Haut Du Mont, an Island Energy worker told his colleague that he 'didn't test the gas main', and that he thought he'd left a gas valve open at the block of flats.

Channel Eye · Business · yesterday CAMHS expands local training pathway with second doctorate placement • Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is celebrating another significant milestone in its commitment to developing local healthcare professionals. • A second Jersey-born Assistant Psychologist has securing a place on the highly competitive Clinical Doctorate Programme at the University of Southampton.

Channel 103 Jersey News · Local news · yesterday Electricity companies sign four-year deal with EDF • Jersey and Guernsey Electricity have signed a new four year deal with French energy supplier EDF.

Channel Eye · Business · yesterday Changes to residence and employment rules simplify processes for Jersey Islanders and businesses • Changes to Jersey's residence and employment rules have come into effect, making it easier for businesses to recruit staff and for Islanders to build and maintain their residence status.

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17, 22, 24 & 29 Sep · Jersey HeritageSir Walter Raleigh at Elizabeth Castle

17, 22 & 24 Sep · Jersey Development CompanyWellness at The Waterfront

18, 21, 25 & 28 Sep · Jersey HeritageBouonnefemme at Hamptonne

18 & 25 Sep · Coast Bar & BistroLive Music at Coast Bar & Bistro

19–20 Sep · Parish of St HelierCorn Riots Festival

19 Sep · Jersey Farmers MarketsJersey Farmers Market

19, 20, 26 & 27 Sep · Westhill Country HotelSummer BBQs

19, 20, 26 & 27 Sep · RandallsThe Oche Club Brunch Social

20 Sep · Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car ClubMotorcycle Trials

24 Sep · Jersey Festival of WordsPatrick Gale: Love Lane

24 Sep · St Brelades Bay HotelPetit Port Café Closing Party

26 Sep · Skateboard JerseyBowl Ā Crock | A Carnival of Skateboard Culture

26–27 Sep · Jersey Motorcycle & Light Car ClubMotocross at Sorel Point

17–30 Sep · ArtHouse JerseyArt in the Arches

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