About Us

Find out more about Community Savings.

Our History

The setting up of an operation in Jersey, along the lines of a Credit Union was first considered in 1996, following the United Nations Eradication of Poverty initiative. This led to the establishment of our organisation as a charity in 1997. Since commencing operations, we have launched additional services to meet the specific needs of those living in Jersey. Our overriding aim is to support the growing number of financially or disadvantaged Jersey residents, providing access to basic financial services that most of us take for granted but from which many are excluded.

Our Vision

To promote financial inclusion in Jersey through the provision of services, guidance and practical assistance to those most in need.

Our Mission

To help the increasing number of financially excluded islanders by providing access to basic financial services, including mentoring and emergency financial support and helping members access mainstream banking services that most of us take for granted.

Core Objectives

  • Provide basic financial services, including accounts, especially to those that cannot access the usual providers.
  • Provide self-help opportunities to those in need of financial and associated support.
  • Provide a mentoring and support service to those in distress on how to budget for everyday requirements and manage their resources.
  • Provide a means of saving modest amounts on a regular basis for a particular purpose or as a general discipline.
  • Provide life-changing or emergency support, in the form of loans or by way of grants, especially when help is insufficient or unavailable from Government or other sources.
  • Provide support and guidance to external groups, particularly students and users of third sector organisations.

Community Savings is part of the Prison Rehabilitation scheme.

Our people

Board of Directors

Paul Brookes Non-Executive Chairman
James Pountney Non-Executive Deputy Chairman
Stephen Reilly Chief Executive Officer
Stephen Whale Non-Executive, Chairman of Internal Audit and Risk Committee
Mark Cox Non-Executive
Steven Hunt Non-Executive, Chairman of Fundraising and Marketing Committee
Marcus Pallot Non-Executive
Donna Abel Non-Executive
Susan Burn Company Secretary

Administration Team

Stephen Reilly Chief Executive Officer
Susan Burn Executive Officer
Jackie Evans Office Manager
Lisa Lidbury Executive Assistant
Mandy Le Flohic MLCO (Money Laundering Compliance Officer) & MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer)
Claire Bradbury Fundraising & Communications Manager
Sarah Curtis Senior Administrator
Sarah Measday Administrator
Jeanie Rice Administrator

Board of Trustees

David Pirouet Chairman
Angela Roscouet Trustee
Gregory White Trustee

Patrons

Timothy J. Le Cocq Bailiff of Jersey

Ambassadors

Peter James
Lee Madden

Life President

Brian Curtis MBE