Canaccord Wealth marks two decades of supporting local charities

Thursday 17 October 2024

Canaccord Wealth has celebrated 20 years since the creation of its Charitable Trust that supports good causes in Guernsey and further afield.

Launched in 2004, it has made over 350 donations to 200 charities - based in Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man - amounting to more than £462,000.

The firm held a celebration with local charity representatives earlier this month to mark the milestone and a family apple tree was planted in Cambridge Park as a "symbol of the longevity of the Trust". 

Pictured: Head of Wealth Management, Chris Colclough and Trustee Ceri Turton planting the family apple tree in Cambridge Park.

Attending the event were representatives from Bailiwick Victim Support and Witness Service, who have partnered with the Guernsey firm for the first time who will match money raised over a series of fundraising events over the next two years.

Jenny Murphy from the service said: “It was fantastic to attend this event to mark 20 incredible years for the Charitable Trust. Our partnership with Canaccord has only just begun, but support like this is a lifeline for charities like us.”

Pictured: Canaccord invited local charity representatives to the 20th anniversary celebrations.

Head of Wealth Management in Guernsey, Chris Colclough, said: “We are incredibly proud to celebrate 20 years of the Charitable Trust. Giving back to our local communities is so important, and we are delighted that representatives from some of the charities we have supported were able to join us to mark the occasion."

Roisin Sullivan, Governance Manager at Canaccord Wealth and charity Trustee, added: “We know that many smaller charities have really benefited from our support, so reaching this milestone is something to celebrate.

“The Trust is a huge force for good, and we are proud to mark its significant achievements, reflecting both past successes and our future aspirations.”