JT's Community Giving Scheme provides a traditional British seaside treat for GVS social clubs

Thanks to JT's Community Giving scheme 153 islanders enjoyed a fish ‘n chip lunch this summer.

The Guernsey Volunteer Service (GVS) coordinated this tasty treat for members of The Russells and Jubilee social clubs.

The Russells held their Fish n Chip week on the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 9th of July, while Jubilee followed suit in August. Typically, clients attending the social clubs pay £9.50, which covers transport and lunch. Thanks to JT's contribution, all 153 clients enjoyed their delicious meal free of charge this year.

Mandy Les Bachelet, Manager at the Guernsey Volunteer Service, expressed her gratitude, saying, "We used to take our clients out for a meal during summer, but due to mobility issues, we’re no longer able to do that. A delivered Fish ‘n Chip supper is a much-anticipated treat for our clients and our volunteers.

"Our clients are generally elderly islanders; we're so grateful to JT for their kind and generous donation; it’s a real highlight of the summer for everyone, the donation has made this much-loved tradition accessible to all."

Pip Carpenter, Head of Consumer Markets and Community Partnerships at JT, added, ‘Our contribution means more than just providing a meal - it’s about keeping the laughter, the stories, and the companionship that these gatherings bring, alive. We are proud to have supported the GVS’s Fish n’ Chip Week, helping them to enable these precious moments to continue despite financial or mobility challenges. It's the small things that remind us of the strength found in community connections."

The Guernsey Volunteer Service runs two social clubs, The Russells and Jubilee, and delivers meals on wheels, bathing services, and trolley shops, making a significant difference in the lives of many islanders. For more information about GVS and how you can support their mission, visit GVS.

JT Community Giving Scheme is open to all registered not-for-profit organisations, schools, and community groups across the Channel Islands, for more information please visit JT Community Giving.