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Les Amis supported by JT to enhance independent living support

Tim Bullock — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:00:10 +0000

Les Amis has been supported by JT with the donation of 10 tablet devices to strengthen its domiciliary services for individuals with learning disabilities who live independently across the Island. The devices enable care staff to securely access and update digital care plans while out and about with service users, supporting more responsive, accurate and […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 6 July 2026 at 09:00 GMT.

Les Amis celebrates 50 years with supporters

Sue Fitzgerald — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:30:21 +0000

Nearly 200 supporters and guests celebrated Les Amis’ 50th anniversary at two events held in the beautiful setting of Government House. Welcomed by Les Amis’ Patrons, His Excellency Vice Admiral Sir Jerry Kyd and Lady Kyd, guests enjoyed welcome drinks and a delicious selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes at the Les Amis Fif-Tea afternoon […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 9 July 2025 at 08:30 GMT.

Work to begin on specialist nursing facility

Sue Fitzgerald — Thu, 29 May 2025 08:50:39 +0000

Work on the site of a new 5-bedroom nursing and complex needs facility is due to get underway after Les Amis appointed builders Hacquoil and Cook and Page Architects. Known as Project Trinity, the new facility for Islanders with learning disabilities will transform a property in Rue de Bechet in Trinity to provide higher nursing […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 29 May 2025 at 08:50 GMT.

Win your dream vehicle with Les Amis 50th anniversary raffle

Tim Bullock — Fri, 02 May 2025 09:00:21 +0000

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Les Amis is offering Islanders the chance to win a high-performance car or upgrade their existing vehicle for a fraction of the full cost. After a break last year, Les Amis’ popular vehicle raffle returns with a major difference: instead of winning a specific vehicle, participants can win a […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 2 May 2025 at 09:00 GMT.

Do something ‘fantastic at fifty’ with Les Amis

Sue Fitzgerald — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:00:52 +0000

Islanders in their 50s, or who are turning 50 this year, are being invited to join Les Amis in celebrating as the charity reaches its first half century. Les Amis is launching a series of events, fundraisers and celebrations in 2025 to mark 50 years of empowering people with learning disabilities, including the campaign to […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 20 February 2025 at 09:00 GMT.

Cooking oil recycling service gets a boost with free biofuel

Sue Fitzgerald — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:40:51 +0000

Les Amis’ oil recycling service will be further reducing its carbon footprint by running its collection van on free biofuel supplied by a local business. The service, which employs adults with learning disabilities, is being supported by the Roberts Garages Group, which includes Petroleum Distributors Jersey, and they will fund the fuel costs for oil […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 4 February 2025 at 09:40 GMT.

Charity golf event raises money for vital services

Sue Fitzgerald — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:00:55 +0000

Nearly £7,000 has been donated by La Moye Golf Club which chose Les Amis as its Charity of the Year 2024. The money was raised at last year’s Charity Golf Day where there was a donation from every player and a raffle with prizes such as a private master chef service and a Porche Silverstone […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 24 January 2025 at 09:00 GMT.

Charity celebrates achievements as it launches 50th anniversary

Sue Fitzgerald — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:20:32 +0000

As Les Amis starts 2025 celebrating its first 50 years, the charity that supports adults with learning disabilities has been marking the achievements of its members. Over 140 service users, family and staff got together at the Hotel Ambassadeur just before Christmas to celebrate and look forward to its 50th anniversary. Awards were made for […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 9 January 2025 at 08:20 GMT.

Les Amis bolsters its non-executive leadership team

Sue Fitzgerald — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:10:05 +0000

Learning disabilities charity Les Amis has announced the appointment of a new non-executive director, two new Trustees and a new Chair. After being a champion for people with learning disabilities at Les Amis and Mencap for 32 years, Stewart Mourant MBE has retired as Chair of Trustees of Les Amis Inc. He is replaced by […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 13 August 2024 at 08:10 GMT.

Kick-on for Les Amis raises over £10,000

Sue Fitzgerald — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 08:10:30 +0000

A special match in memory of a long-term Les Amis service user was played at this year’s Kick-on for Les Amis – a five-a-side football tournament which raised over £10,300. Hacquoil & Cook (pictured) were crowned the 2024 champions in this friendly but fierce contest of 20 workplace teams for the coveted Kick on for […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 7 June 2024 at 08:10 GMT.