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.  The Trust is also supported by the Parish of St Helier which provides the Trust with subsidised office space.   

 Civil Partnership

Update -The Civil Partnership Law came into force on 2nd April following the approval of the States on Tuesday 20th March 2012. "This day is an enormously important day for equality and tolerance" said Senator Ozouf.

 This is fantastic news and the JCRT would like to thank everyone who helped and gave their support to this campaign, including all of those people who bravely added their names to our civil partnership register.

News.....Many organisations are already preparing for this change in law. For example, we have been contacted by Durrell Wildlife Park who are keen to host the first Civil Partnership on the island. They will not charge any fee for using any of their wonderful venues. However, food or drink etc would need to be paid for. If you know anyone wanting to be the first couple in the island to tie the knot, please contact Mr Scott- Miller on 860035.
 

Latest news................The Tax law Relating to Married Women will not change.

Geoff Southern has lodged a proposition that would enable married women to have control over their own tax affairs. Currently, the law views their earnings as part of their husband’s income.

The proposition was rejected by the States on 7th March 2012 and so the tax situation for married women will remain as it is currently.

Workplace and Community Bullying and Harassment Advice, Counselling and Support Service. 

The JCRT are pleased to announce that the Workplace and Community Bullying and Harassment Advice, Counselling and Support Service has been set up following the recommendations made from the 2010 Bullying Survey that the Trust carried out. Further details regarding our new service can be found by clicking onto bullying and then the subpage anti bullying counselling service or by clicking this link - anti bullying counselling service