RBS International has announced it is strengthening its community support across the Crown Dependencies and Gibraltar in 2026, building on the impact of its Community Involvement Strategy launched last year.
In 2025, the bank supported 50 charities across its jurisdictions, including 16 in Jersey, 13 in Guernsey and 13 in the Isle of Man. Its efforts combined financial donations with skills based mentoring and employee volunteering, with 15 volunteer mentors appointed and 8,610 staff hours contributed to projects ranging from food banks and woodland conservation to homelessness initiatives.
The strategy continues to focus on three priority areas: supporting vulnerable children and young people, helping victims of abuse including financial abuse, and assisting people affected by poverty.
Jane Howard (pictured), CEO of RBS International, said: “Our communities continue to face immense pressure from rising living costs, and charities delivering essential services are feeling the strain. Last year, we saw firsthand the difference our support can make for the most vulnerable groups across our jurisdictions. We’re now strengthening our commitment for 2026, providing the time, expertise and resources charities need to support the people who rely on them most. I look forward to building on the impact we achieved together last year.”
In the Isle of Man, the bank supported Victim Support: Isle of Man during its 25th anniversary year, providing funding and business mentoring to help modernise operations and deliver a new strategic direction. CEO Lorna Trevethan said: “We have really enjoyed working with RBS International over the past 18 months. They have not only provided crucial funding, but the business mentoring has also been incredibly valuable.
“The support has made a big difference to our organisation, bringing a modern, fresh approach to our work, including the launch of our new strategy.”
In Jersey, funding delivered through the Jersey Community Foundation supported language programmes for Muslim women, free childcare to improve access, and school holiday meal provision. Anna Terry, CEO of the Jersey Community Foundation, said: “Thanks to the support of RBS International, we’ve been able to invest in projects that promote inclusion, dignity and opportunity across Jersey. The success of this initiative means it is likely to return and expand to reach even more young people.
“We are very grateful to RBS International for their support, which has made a meaningful difference to individuals and families at critical moments.”
Meanwhile in Guernsey, a £20,000 grant helped fund work to tackle homelessness through At Home In Guernsey. Jim Roberts, Director and Chief Executive of the Guernsey Community Foundation, said: “Working with RBS International has been a deeply rewarding experience. They were quick to understand our needs and eager to assist, all the while asking searching and constructive questions that helped the Foundation and At Home In Guernsey develop and refine our application. The team has remained actively involved and is genuinely interested in seeing the positive effects of their donation.”
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