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Sanctuary Trust appoints a new Chair

Tim Bullock — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 11:07:21 +0000

After five years as Chair of Jersey homeless charity, Sanctuary Trust, Frank Walker OBE has retired and passed the baton to fellow trustee Tim Ringsdore. Frank has been involved with Sanctuary Trust for 10 years, in which time the charity has opened a third shelter and navigated substantial change and challenge, including operating during the […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 19 July 2023 at 11:07 GMT.

Charity Sleep Out sends timely homelessness message

Tim Bullock — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:58:42 +0000

A local homeless charity says its sleep out fundraiser is more relevant than ever this year, as the number of islanders experiencing homelessness continues to rise. Sanctuary Trust has seen a 65% increase in the number of men seeking its services in the past two years. The charity recently had to open a third facility […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 3 November 2022 at 10:58 GMT.

Jersey ‘Around the island’ walk raises £148K for charities

Tim Bullock — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:52:01 +0000

The 2021 ‘Around the island walk’, sponsored by TMF Group, raised £148,123 for local charities. The main charities to benefit are Sanctuary House, Dementia Jersey and Every Child our Future. In addition, the following charities will receive lesser amounts: Durrell (who also organised the finish), Wetwheels, Healing Waves, Pain Support Group, Rescue Dogs, Les Amis […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 15 September 2021 at 05:52 GMT.

Celebrate 10 years of Sanctuary Trust with the personal ’10 Challenge’

Reece Mackie — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:36:19 +0000

A men’s homeless charity is calling on the public to dust off their trainers and take on a challenge during the month of May. Sanctuary Trust 10 is being launched to celebrate the charity’s 10 year anniversary and is aimed at everyone regardless of age and fitness. The event, which is sponsored by Jersey Electricity, […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 15 April 2021 at 13:36 GMT.

Sanctuary Trust’s cancelled ‘Sleep out’ event raises over £5,000 thanks to public support

Tim Bullock — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:01:43 +0000

You may recall that earlier this month, the annual ‘Sleep out’ fundraiser event for Sanctuary Trust had to be cancelled because of Covid-19 restrictions. Since then, Debbie Jeffries, Sanctuary Trust’s fundraiser says “we have received incredible support from the public in light of the cancellation of this year’s Sleep out for Sanctuary Trust due to […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 24 November 2020 at 17:01 GMT.

Sanctuary Trust’s fundraiser put to sleep as Covid-19 restrictions hit again

Tim Bullock — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 12:10:33 +0000

Sanctuary Trust, Jersey’s men’s homeless charity has had to cancel their second major fundraising event of the year due to Covid-19 restrictions. Sleep Out for Sanctuary Trust was due to take place in Pier Road car park this weekend but latest government guidelines on social gatherings has meant organisers have had to cancel the event […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 17 November 2020 at 12:10 GMT.