Jersey Action Against Rape have launched their annual Online Christmas Auction to raise much-needed funds to support survivors of sexual violence.
This online event will run until Wednesday 13th December giving Islanders the chance to win incredible items ahead of Christmas, whilst supporting a local charity.
Jersey Action Against Rape (JAAR) is an independent and confidential service supporting people to recover from the trauma of sexual violence. Their empathetic, non-judgmental helpline and counselling service helps survivors cope with and recover from the trauma of rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and childhood sexual abuse. JAAR has supported hundreds of survivors since it was founded in 2014.
The Online Christmas Auction features 50 local lots, showcasing beautiful Genuine Jersey gifts from local artisans, exciting trips, and tours on and around the Island, relaxing spa and beauty treatments, indulgent afternoon teas and overnight stays, tickets to London theatre shows and many more.
One lucky bidder will win a 2024 Season Jersey Race Club Membership. Those looking to gift someone special can bid on Lisa Le Brocq’s lovingly handcrafted bird necklaces. Art lovers can bid for one of Jools Holt’s Signed Iconic Scenes or Rosemary Blackmore’s incredible seascape. Those wanting a unique Island experience can bid to join local guide Kazz on a Wild Adventure (pictured). Adventure seekers can bid for an access-only guided tour of Corbiere Lighthouse with a Ports of Jersey Harbour Pilot. Jersey Honey’s Bee, Tea and Cakes Tour lot is sure to get bids buzzing.
You can get to know your family history by bidding for a Family Tree voucher with Kathy Gillen Genealogy. If you want to spend time with family and friends you can bid to join Claire Haithwaite in her studio for a pottery lesson, not forgetting tea and homemade Mary Berry lemon drizzle cake! Fancy something a bit different in 2024? Why not bid for Trapeze Yoga classes or Hoops and Glitter’s handmade Hula Hoop!
JAAR relies on fundraising and donations to run their services. Charity Manager, Kate Kelly said: “Our Online Christmas Auction is a significant event in our fundraising calendar and last year it raised nearly £3,000. We have been blown away by the generosity of local businesses and individuals in response to this year’s appeal for prizes, we are incredibly grateful for each, and every lot received, however big or small. We need to raise around £20,000 a month to support survivors in Jersey, so we are hoping to raise even more this year.”
One survivor said: “Looking at the whole picture of my life in a safe, supportive place with my counsellor helped me to understand, forgive and love myself. It has changed a lifetime of fear and sadness and guilt into living my life feeling free. I cannot recommend my counsellor and this service highly enough.”
If you want to make a difference to the lives of survivors in Jersey this Christmas please visit here, sign up and start bidding.
