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The total raised from this year’s Poppy Appeal was down almost £30,000 on last year's figure, with organisers citing the stormy weather of early November and the economic climate as potential factors in the drop.
The 2023 appeal brought in just over £183,000 for the Royal British Legion, compared with just over £212,000 in 2022.
The Royal British Legion provides financial, social and emotional care to all members of the British Armed Forces – irrespective of when they served – and their families.
The first Poppy Appeal was in 1921, with the Royal British Legion having been active in Jersey since 1922.
Appeal organiser Jurat Alison Opfermann (pictured top, left) said she had been humbled by the generosity of islanders this year.
"Unfortunately the impact of Storm Ciarán and subsequent bad weather meant we didn’t achieve the same level of fundraising as last year and it is clear that individuals and businesses are not finding the economic climate easy," she said.
Pictured: Margaret Senior was one of those collecting for this year's Poppy Appeal. (Rob Currie)
"However, we have been overwhelmed by the response despite these events – on behalf of service veterans and their families, we offer sincere and heartfelt thanks."
Tim Daniels, Chair of the Jersey branch of the Royal British Legion in Jersey, added: “Every purchase and donation to the 2023 Poppy Appeal will help members or former members of the Armed Forces Community – so far, £175,000 from the funds raised in last year’s appeal has been spent in this way.
"We are so very thankful to the people of Jersey who have donated so generously.”
"A poppy is not just for commemoration"
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