Introduction
The Jersey Community Relations Trust was set up by the States of Jersey in September 2004. The Trust is run by a Committee of seven trustees including one States Member. The Trust is a charity.
Aim
The Aim of the Trust is to eliminate discrimination on any ground by promoting good relations between all members of society and seeking to achieve equality of treatment and opportunity within the community. More detail on the aim and objectives of the Trust can be found on the About Us page.
Funding
The Trust receives an annual grant of £27,500 from the Home Affairs Department to cover the annual running costs of the Trust. Funding for additional projects must be applied for separately.
Events
The Trust's next event is in support of its campaign for a civil partnership law in Jersey. Details of the campaign can be found on our campaigns page (civil partnerships).
The Council of Ministers has recently lodged a proposition which would introduce civil partnership for same-sex couples in Jersey. The Trust is hosting a public meeting in relation to the proposed changes to the law at the Jersey Arts Centre on Thursday, 21st May 2009 at 6.30pm.
Sam Dick (Policy Officer, Stonewall) will speak about the experience and impact of the English civil partnership legislation. Stonewall works for justice for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Deputy Seán Power will explain the process and timetable for taking the proposed civil partnership legislation through the States. Revd David Coote, Superintendent of the Methodist Church in Jersey will also speak. Entry will be free.
Anti-Bullying Research Project
In March 2009, the Trust agreed to make a grant of £7,000 to the Clinical Psychology Assessment and Therapy Service to undertake a piece of research exploring evidence-based approaches to managing and addressing bullying.
The Trust is particularly interested in the impact of bullying on vulnerable groups and those who are disabled or alienated from the wider community.
The Trust hopes to identify effective strategies that can underpin a community-based approach to tackling bullying in Jersey across all ages of the population.
Details of the Trust's campaign against bullying can be found on our campaigns page (bullying).