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.

Photographic Competition

In 2010 the Trust  linked up with the Société Jersiaise in their annual photographic competition. The Trust worked with the Société Jersiaise in the category known as Documentary / Portraiture. This is further explained as ' a portrait, an occupation, a sport, an occasion or gathering a depiction of island life in 2010'. As well as the prizes offered by the Société the Trust awarded a special prize for the best portrait.
The Trust wishes to thank those individuals who submitted entries. You can see a selection of the photos on the subpage under Jersey Community or by clicking on this link photo competition

Employer's Survey on Proposed Discrimination Law 2011 - Results now ready to read..................

During April and May 2011 the JCRT in conjunction with the Jersey Employers Network on Disablility (JEND) surveyed local employers to gauge their views on the proposed introduction of discrimination law in Jersey. the aim of this survey was to gather statistical data on how employers locally would like to see such legislation being introduced, if at all.

A total of 60 organisations from various sectors responded to the survey with sizeable businesses of 100 employees or more representing the majority of responses received.

Responses showed that the majority of local organisations surveyed are of the opinion that there is a need for discrimination legislation and support its introduction. As regards a need for its introduction 82% said yes, 1% doesn’t know and only 17% replied no.

A full copy of the report can be read by clicking on the following link - full report

Anti Bullying Counselling Service 

The JCRT is very pleased to inform you that The Anti bullying and counselling Service is now up and running. It was set up following recommendations made after the results of the 2010 Bullying Survey that the JCRT carried out. Further details regarding our new counselling 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