Jersey Cancer Relief, since 1973, financially supporting local adults with cancer
Due to generous donations from our community and as a result of our own fundraising efforts, it has been possible to assist many islanders with cancer.
We offer a range of financial support to ‘help ease the cost of cancer’. We are non means tested and take a holistic approach to supporting people who access our services.
Anyone who has lived in Jersey for 6 months can access our services for support and we accept referrals for help from any third party. We treat everyone with dignity, respect and abide by all GDPR legislation and law.
Jersey Cancer Relief came into being in 1968, initially as the local branch of the national campaign.
We became incorporated as a Jersey charity in November 1973.
We opened our very first office in 1994
Our charitable purpose
Our mission is to support adult islanders with a cancer diagnosis and to fund local cancer prevention services.
We are a local independent charity offering non means tested financial support to adults living in Jersey with a cancer diagnosis. For over 50 years we have been supporting islanders and are supported by our community for our community.
How we help
We offer a range of financial support to help ease the financial cost of cancer which include the following. We treat everyone as an individual and consider their specific needs in a holistic way.
- Doctors Fees
- Heating Costs
- Flight to UK
- Accommodation in UK
- Food Supplements & Dressings
- Nursing Care
- Medical Equipment
- Loan Phone Service
Our People
Dr Karen Kyd
Our Patron
Daphne Minihane MBE
Our PresidentOur Committee
Anna Goncalves
Vice Chair
Anne Pryke
Chair
Andrew Ingram
Treasurer
Joan Richard MBE
Committee Member
Derek Denton
Committee Member
Judith Freeman
Secretary
Leanne Allison
Committee Member
Mary Audrain
Committee MemberEmployees
Pam Aubert
Chief Executive
Kerry Moisan
Office Manager
Liz Belo
Centre and Charity SupportOur Volunteers
We have many volunteers who support the charity in various ways. Every volunteer plays a vital role within the charity and is an important cog in the wheel that makes the charity go round. The commitment of our volunteers is never underestimated, and they are incredibly valuable to us.
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Jersey Cancer Relief roadmap
JCR was formed
We initially started as a branch of a UK charity.
JCR incorporated
We became a local Jersey charity in our own right.
JCR Office Opened
We were fortunate be gifted a property that became our first office.
Mammography Equipment funded
Funding was provided to Health to enable the purchase of a new mammography unit.
Bowel Screening Nurse and Colonoscopy equipment funded
Funding was provided for 2 years and taken on thereafter by Health.
Lung Cancer Nurse Funded
Funding was provided for 2 years and taken on thereafter by Health.
Gynaecological Nurse Funded
Funding was provided for 2 years and taken on thereafter by Health.
JCR funds HPV Cervical Screening Programme
Funding was provided for a two years.
MBE for volunteer
Joan Richard a long standing volunteer was awarded an MBE for her dedication to Jersey Cancer Relief.
JCR Centre Opens
After lots of planning and navigating COVID the doors opened to our first information centre.
JCR employs first CEO
Pam Aubert became the charities first CEO.
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Yes we can visit you at home if you are unable to visit our information centre.
No unfortunately not. The travel desk at the hospital will be able to do this for you. If we have agreed to fund a flight or accommodation for you, you will need to book this yourself and request a refund from us.
Anyone with a cancer diagnosis can self refer but we also take referrals from third parties which include: General Hospital, Jersey Hospice, FNHC and Macmillan Jersey.
You can self refer by calling us on 618148, emailing: contact@jerseycancerrelief.org or drop into our information centre.
Monday to Friday 9am to 2pm.
As long as you have been resident in Jersey for 6 months and are over 18 with a cancer diagnosis you are eligible for financial support.
We treat everyone individually based on your need. We have guidelines we follow that provide clear guidance on what you are eligible for.
We will support you for as long as you are on active treatment and require a GP letter every 2 years to confirm this.
We aim to have a 2 week turnaround but during busy times it can be up to 4 weeks.
Jersey Cancer Relief has helped in so many ways, taking the time to explain things. Helping with doctors bills and food supplements was a weight lifted off my mind.
Anon