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The Lloyds Bank Foundation for the Channel Islands has granted Autism Guernsey £39,299 to support their Autism Services Manager in their pursuit of a sustainable future.
Autism Guernsey is a fairly new charity, only launched in 2013, which focuses on ensuring a positive future for those on the Autism spectrum in Guernsey. They currently support 143 people in Guernsey who are on the spectrum and offer outreach services to the community.
The grant from the Foundation was given to support their Autism Services Manager who has undertaken a review of the work undertaken by Autism Guernsey and put together a strategic plan to take the charity forward. Julia is now managing all service lines and teams which provide a wide cross section of support services including Adult Outreach, Children and Young People Outreach, The Befriending service and the day to day running of the charity.
Since the charity receives no funding from the States they are solely dependent on funds raised to enable them to deliver the services that they offer.
One of the many initiatives that has been put into place is the upcoming Autism Guernsey Lottery, the first draw of which will take place on 28th September at Government House by the charity’s new patron, Lady Kathryn Corder. The Lottery will be held every month going forward and all proceeds will help support the charity in what they do. Tickets can be purchased for £5 by standing order or £60 cheque for the year, and there are four prizes to be won of £100, £50, and two of £25. To get involved with the Lottery or to find out more information, visit the Autism Guernsey website here: http://www.autismguernsey.org.gg/home/autism-guernsey-lottery/
Julia Watts, Autism Services Manager, commented: “We’re so thankful to the Lloyds Bank Foundation for the support they’ve provided to us. Having the salary costs covered from the grant allows us to focus on delivering an effective and efficient service to the autism community.”
“Autism Guernsey works hard to find ways of ensuring the sustainability of the charity and the new upcoming lottery project will hopefully help us secure the provision of the services we provide. This is absolutely integral in our operations in order to provide the variety of services that we have on offer.”
Jo Le Poidevin, Executive Director, Lloyds Bank Foundation for the Channel Islands, commented: “Providing funding to charities to cover the cost of salaries and admin is an important part of how the Foundation helps to support local charities. Covering these costs takes a huge burden off the charity and allows them to focus their efforts on the essential and valuable services that they offer.”
