Canaccord announces new charity partner in Jersey

The Canaccord Genuity Wealth Charitable Trust was launched in 2004 and is managed by current and former staff. It supports locally registered charities across Guernsey, the Isle of Man and Jersey.

Over the past two decades, the Charitable Trust has made over 350 donations to 200 different charities. These donations have come from staff contributions and odd lot shares donated by clients.

The firm recently held an event in its offices in Jersey – one of many celebrations taking place across the Crown Dependencies this year. In Jersey, a tree will be planted on the Railway Walk as a permanent symbol of the longevity of the Charitable Trust and Canaccord Wealth’s long-term commitment to charitable causes.

For the first time, Canaccord Wealth colleagues in Jersey have chosen a specific partner, Jersey Stroke Support, which they will support financially, and through  volunteer work over the next two years. Funds raised will help the charity raise awareness about strokes and stroke prevention, as well as supporting post-stroke reviews in conjunction with Jersey’s health authorities. Canaccord Wealth will match the funds raised as part of the partnership.

Charles Cohen, Head of Wealth Management in Jersey, said: “We are very proud of the achievements of the Charitable Trust over the past twenty years. The partnership with Jersey Stroke Support is also a big step forward for us.”

Tracy O’Regan, Director and CEO of Jersey Stroke Support, said: “It has been great joining in the Charitable Trust’s celebrations in Jersey. They have a strong track record of supporting worthy causes and we are excited by what we can achieve over the next two years.”

Eilish Brenock, Chair of the Charitable Trust, added: “Jersey Stroke Support is a small, new charity which resonates with our staff, and we wanted to raise awareness of them in as many ways as possible. Staff are so supportive of the charity and doing all they can to help it succeed, so it bodes well for the future.”