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.
About Us
Find out more about Community Savings.
Our History
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 Values
- Foster a sense of Community amongst our members.
- Develop our services to ensure Inclusion
- Treat everyone as an individual and with Compassion
- Empower our member to enable independence and confidence
Our people
Board of Directors
Paul Brookes
Non-Executive Chairman
James Pountney
Non-Executive Deputy Chairman
Stephen Eldred
Managing Director
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
Claire Mulcahy
Non-Executive
Donna Abel
Non-Executive
Richard Dorey
Company Secretary
Administration Team
Stephen Eldred
Managing Director
Stuart Butler
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