A major new study has revealed that 13 of Jersey’s health, social care and wellbeing charities generated an estimated £137 million in economic and social value in 2024, highlighted the essential role the sector plays in supporting Islanders and reducing pressure on public services.
The findings were unveiled at a sold-out event on 18th of March, hosted by Jersey Community Foundation (JCF) and attended by leaders from across the charity, health and public sectors.
Transforming Impact Through Collaboration
The research forms part of the Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Charities Impact Accelerator Programme, delivered in partnership with PwC Channel Islands. The pilot programme brought together 13 local charities to:
Improve how they understand, measure and communicate their impact
Strengthen collaboration across organisations
Identify ways to deliver services more efficiently and effectively
Together, the charities demonstrated substantial collective benefit.
For every £1 spent, the group generated an estimated:
£1.77 in economic value
£2.66 in social value
The research also showed that the charities help reduce public spending through the services they deliver to islanders, which eases demand on statutory services.
Building on Jersey’s Wider Third Sector Evidence Base
The programme builds on the 2024 Value of Jersey’s Third Sector Report and marks a significant milestone in helping charities develop stronger data, use technology more effectively, and articulate the outcomes of their work with greater confidence.
Crucially, it is the first time that Jersey has embarked on a study of this nature with charities working specifically across health, social care and wellbeing.
Voices from the Sector
Anna Terry, CEO of Jersey Community Foundation, said:
“One of the key themes that came through from the Value of the Third Sector Report was the need for stronger data and evidence around impact. Donors want to better understand the difference their funding is making, and the charities want to be able to demonstrate the value of their work more clearly. The Impact Accelerator Programme really grew out of that conversation. It was about asking how we could help organisations strengthen the way they measure and communicate their impact, and how we could support the sector in building that evidence base. By capturing both the economic and social impact of their work, this research helps demonstrate the essential role charities play in supporting Islanders and provides valuable insight to inform future funding decisions and more collaborative approaches to delivering services.”
Kate Wright, CEO of Freeda, added:
“Taking part in the Impact Accelerator Programme has been a genuinely transformative experience for our charity. The economic and social impact data generated through the process has strengthened our ability to evidence the value we bring to the community and clearly articulate our contribution to Jersey’s wider wellbeing.”
Opportunities for Future Growth
With demand for health and social care continuing to rise, the report highlights the vital role charities play in:
Early intervention
Supporting wellbeing
Reducing strain on statutory services
It also identifies opportunities to further strengthen the sector’s impact through:
Greater collaboration between organisations
Improved data sharing
Investment in charity infrastructure
Wider adoption of digital tools and technology
Together, these improvements could unlock even greater value for the Island while ensuring that support reaches those who need it most.
Read the executive summary report finding and full report findings below to find out more.