About us
“We 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.”
We aim to deliver our objectives by:
- Promoting legislative changes to enhance equality.
- Commissioning research in areas where discrimination arises and recommending measures to tackle issues highlighted.
- Encouraging and facilitating community partnerships which enhance social harmony.
- Public awareness and education initiatives on discrimination issues.
Annual reviews
How we are funded
We are grateful for the support of the Home Affairs Department. JCRT receives an annual grant from the Home Affairs Department to cover the general annual running costs.
Our Trustees
The JCRT is governed by a Board of Trustees, including one States Member. Our diverse board brings a wealth of knowledge from different perspectives and experiences. In addition to their day jobs and personal commitments, the Trustees collaborate, engage, develop and oversee the implementation of the Trust’s plans. The Trustees meet officially every 4-6 weeks. Our Minutes of Meeting papers are publicly available. Please email us to request a copy.
Meet the team
Kate Wright
Chair / Trustee
(she/her)
Kate is the CEo of domestic abuse charity FREEDA. Kate is also co-founder of the Diversity Network, a business and network consultancy seeking to enable greater diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
A key figure in the community, Kate also holds a number of public and voluntary positions in the Island. She is the Chair of the Violence Against Women and Girls Taskforce, a Commissioner for the Jersey Appointments Commission, an Adult Advisory Panel member for the Office of the Children’s Commissioner and Vice Chair of the Policy Centre’s Advisory Council.
In 2023, Kate won the DIFERA Leader of the Year award.
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Selina Zenonos
Trustee / Vice Chair
she/her
Selina is a HR business partner, coach and mentor, specialising in DEI & Talent. Prior to this, Selina spent 26 years in the finance and banking industry.
Growing up in Jersey as a second-generation immigrant whose family moved to Jersey in the 60s, Selina’s insight and lived experience is hugely valuable to the JCRT. She is passionate about ensuring underrepresented communities are heard, recognised and valued.
Kaye Nicholson
Trustee
(she/her)
As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Kaye is vocal and visible in matters of equality, inclusivity and diversity and has sought to effect positive social change.
She has been featured in the local press on matters relating to equal marriage rights, same-sex parental rights and also contributed to the “People Power Protest” exhibition at the Jersey Museum on the importance of protest and campaigning.
Kaye is a Founder of the “Brilliant Books” Facebook group which recommends diverse and inclusive children’s books, and collaborated with JCRT to facilitate the distribution of inclusive children’s books to all primary school libraries on the Island.
In 2024, Kaye was appointed as CEO of Liberate.
Sean Madden
Trustee / Treasurer
(he/him)
Sean’s background is mainly in project delivery, data and operations in the finance industry.
He is passionate about improving social issues that benefit the Jersey community, with a particular focus around mental health and wellbeing.
Sean joined the JCRT to help find solutions, create a framework to make data driven decisions and to focus on finding core issues for the community.
Tina Jhurry
Trustee
(she/her)
Since moving to Jersey from Mauritius in 2022, Tina has been an active member of the community. She is an ICSA qualified Company Secretary with 10 years’ work experience and is currently working in Governance in the financial services sector.
Tina is a passionate advocate for the JCRT and strongly believes in DE&I and Governance and the value they carry together.
Cormac Timothy
Trustee
(he/him)
Cormac recently retired as Headmaster of St George’s Preparatory School but is back in the classroom teaching chemistry at Victoria College.
With a son who has autism and severe learning difficulties, Cormac’s energies for the past 14 years have been to ensure that those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is highlighted, considered and incorporated within Education, Social Security, quality of life, and is given a voice.
Cormac is a non-executive director of local charity Les Amis.
Tina Jhurry
Trustee
(she/her)
Since moving to Jersey from Mauritius in 2022, Tina has been an active member of the community. She is an ICSA qualified Company Secretary with 10 years’ work experience and is currently working in Governance in the financial services sector.
Tina is a passionate advocate for the JCRT and strongly believes in DE&I and Governance and the value they carry together.
Dan Read
Trustee
(he/him)
Dan is a Jersey Advocate and a Partner at Walkers, specialising in Employment and Discrimination law.
Much of Dan’s day to day work is centred around diversity, equality and inclusion issues. As a trustee of the JCRT, he hopes to be able to have a positive impact at an early stage to frame policy and help to shape the laws to promote greater inclusion in Jersey.
Philippa Galan-Cabellero
Trustee
(she/her)
Phillipa is a qualified teacher of over 20 years and currently works for the States of Jersey Education department. She studied Social Policy and Psychology and has a background in Educational Social research where she has been involved in a various projects at a local and national level.
She has a keen interest in promoting and valuing diversity in society and supports a number of charities.