Trustees

The Constitution of the Trust requires that the business and affairs of the Trust are controlled by a Committee of Trustees.

The Committee includes an independent Chairperson appointed by the States on the recommendation of the Minister for Home Affairs, a member of the States of Jersey and  further trustees who are appointed by the existing trustees. 

The current Committee is as follows:-

• Dr Elena Moran (Chairperson)
• Martin Richardson FCA (Treasurer)
• Steven Edwards ( Deputy Chairperson)
• Hannah Clarke (Secretary)
• Deputy Seán Power (States Member)
• Dr Bryn Williams
• Juliet Karugahe

The Committee meets every month to six weeks.

Aim and Objectives

The Jersey Community Relations Trust was established by the States of Jersey on 3rd September 2004, with the following aim:

"To seek to eliminate discrimination on any ground including, but not limited to, grounds of colour, race, nationality or ethnic or national origins, gender or sexual orientation, disability or age, by promoting good relations between all members of society, and seeking to achieve equality of treatment and opportunity within our community."

In order to achieve this aim the Trust has the following objectives, which are set out in its Constitution.

• To encourage mutual respect among all people in the Island.
• To promote equality of treatment and opportunity.
• To encourage and facilitate partnerships which enhance social harmony.
• To identify areas where discrimination arises, while promoting and encouraging existing and future initiatives to tackle it.
• To promote education in the community about the aim of the Trust.
• To promote recognition and acceptance of cultural diversity.
• To take measures to counter discriminatory behaviour, attitudes and policies.