CI Coop has announced the recipients of its Autumn 2025 Coop Community Fund, awarding £49,060 to thirty six charitable and community initiatives across the Channel Islands.
This includes £21,622 allocated to eighteen projects in Guernsey and £25,938 to eighteen projects in Jersey.
The funding supports a broad mix of local causes, including autism friendly activities, bereavement support, environmental regeneration, heritage accessibility, wraparound childcare, and initiatives tackling youth homelessness. Each beneficiary project has been selected for the positive impact it brings to island communities.
This marks the fifth year of the Coop Community Fund, which has now distributed a total of £375,553 to three hundred and sixty nine projects. The second pay out of 2025 further demonstrates the organisation’s commitment to helping improve the lives of islanders, strengthening community connections, and supporting those who need it most.
Mark Cox, CEO of the Channel Islands Co operative Society, said: “We are proud to support such a diverse and inspiring group of organisations. These projects reflect the heart of our community – inclusive, caring, and forward thinking. The Community Fund is one of the many ways we live our values and invest in the wellbeing of islanders.”
Carl Winn, Head of Community and Sustainability, added: “This round of funding highlights the remarkable work being delivered across both islands. From comfort quilts for grieving families to cooking lessons for children, and from permaculture training to heritage site accessibility, each project makes a meaningful difference and helps build stronger, more sustainable communities.”
A spokesperson from Guernsey Cheshire Home said: “On behalf of everyone at Guernsey Cheshire Home, we extend our sincere gratitude for approving the autumn grant. This generous support will make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our residents, enhancing comfort and care within our home.”
A spokesperson from Janvrin School added: “Thank you so much for this, we are delighted. As a school we are always looking at ways to improve, and this will support the development of our outside areas in Early Years Foundation Stage.”
