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During the month of June, myself and Jerry Mills will be taking on the challenge of running, walking, cycling and swimming a combined 800km solidarity with 2,000 farming families living around Lake Cyohoha, on the border of Rwanda & Burundi. As we move 800km, the Restore project will bring 800 hectares of degraded land back to life through reforestation, climate-smart farming, and water conservation, helping to secure food, income and resilience for some of the most climate-impacted communities in the world. Why it matters? Lake Cyohoha is a lifeline for so many people. But due to climate change, deforestation, and poor land use, its’ fragile ecosystems are collapsing. Families are facing hunger, poverty, and environmental breakdown. Through your generous support, every pound raised will be matched by Standard Bank Offshore and the matched again, by up to £125,000, thanks to a generous supporter to the charity. Thank you for your support and any donation you are able to make for this amazing cause.

16 days till the IOM Parish walk! Early morning walk to prepare for it. Its becoming real now.

I am walking for Arlo's Adventure and there is still time if you wish to donate towards this amazing charity. I am taking this very seriously to try to walk as far as i can to generate as much money for Arlo's as i can.

In may i logged 835k steps which which is about 350 miles. 92miles of them i ran, 165miles recorded walks and 60miles of rucking.

As you can see my morning walking partner wasn't keen on joining me 🤣

Good Companions Club - Painting the Centre We are pleased to announce that we have secured a volunteering opportunity with the Good Companions Club, to brighten up the Club with a fresh coat of paint.

Event details Location: Good Companions Club La Rue Du Maupertuis Le Marais St Clement Jersey JE2 6NG

Dates: 24th July 12:00 – 16:00 & 31st July 12:00- 16:00

Activities will include painting the Entrance Hall Area on 24/07 from 12:00 to 16:00 and then the Lounge/Shop area on 31/07 from 12:00 – 14:00 and then the Dining Room Area from 14:00 – 16:00.

As there are only 8 spaces per sessions available, spaces will be allocated on a first come basis

In 2024, our colleagues across South Africa contributed 90 hours of volunteering on initiatives that focused on supporting underprivileged children and communities through donations, amounting to R 21,700, volunteering, and engaging activities. Key Activities: KwaZulu-Natal: Our Durban team successfully raised funds to purchase stationery and food parcels for the underprivileged children at St Thomas Children’s Home. This stationery equipped the school-going children for the 2024 academic year. Additionally, in the spirit of Nelson Mandela, our team participated in a meal-packing event on Mandela Day, dedicating their time to combat food hunger and provide essential nourishment to those in need. Gauteng: Our Johannesburg team raised funds and dedicated their time to support the children at Stop and Play Day Care, which offers life skills for women and men in the surrounding area as well as early childhood development. The team engaged in various activities, including providing lunch meals with party packs, reading books, singing, dancing, and playing football and netball with the children. They also purchased stationery and non-perishable food items and collected pre-loved clothes to donate to the home. Western Cape: Our Cape Town team volunteered at Little Angels Children’s Home, connecting with facilitators and gaining valuable insights into their important work of providing a safe and nurturing environment for children until they can be reintegrated with their families. The team donated much-needed clothing and food items to the children’s home. Additionally, they extended their support by donating clothing and food items to the South African Children’s Home throughout the year. These efforts highlight our commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of underprivileged children and communities across South Africa.

We are excited to invite you to participate in the upcoming Dragon Boat Race on Saturday 13 September 2025 at Albert Pier, Jersey. This event promises to be a day filled with fun, laughter and a bit of friendly competition, all whilst supporting a great cause.

Why Participate? • Supporting Jersey Hospice Care: The event raises much-needed funds for Jersey Hospice Care, which provides compassionate care and support to individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

• Teamwork and fun: Your team will navigate a 40ft dragon boat, paddling in sync to achieve the best time in each heat. Following the rhythm set by the drummer and paddling in unison with your teammates.

• No experience needed: It's all about synchronizing with your fellow paddlers rather than mastering a complex technique. Dragon boat racing is an engaging and inclusive activity that appeals to all ages and abilities. Everyone is welcome to join, regardless of experience.

• Social Engagement: Participating in this event aligns with our social engagement business goal, demonstrating our commitment to community involvement and corporate social responsibility.

Further details about this event can be found at Dragon Boat Festival 2025 | Jersey Hospice Care

Event Details: • Date: Saturday, 13 September 2025 • Location: Albert Pier, Jersey • Time: 08:30 onwards

Benefits of Participating: • Community Impact: Your participation helps raise significant funds for Jersey Hospice Care, enabling them to continue their vital work in the community. • Inclusive and Fun: Dragon boat racing is an engaging and inclusive activity that appeals to all ages and abilities.

Call to Action: If you’d like to join our team and be part of this incredible event, please register your interest using the attached voting buttons by Friday 8 August.

Here’s your chance to win an originally signed Michael Dunlop framed photograph taken at the iconic Dark Hedges in the North of Ireland, an official merchandise MD T-shirt and a signed copy of his book, Road Racer.

For just £5 you could win this amazing, one off prize and help BCU raise money for a charity very close to our hearts… Alzheimer’s Society Isle of Man. This local charity does amazing work island wide to support family and friends of a person who has recently been diagnosed with dementia.

To purchase a ticket for only £5 please follow the link below, enter as many times as you wish with all proceeds going to this fabulous charity.

Will Michael be heading for his record breaking 30th win, cementing his place as the King of the Mountain? All eyes are on MD in 2025.

Have a safe and enjoyable TT

On Saturday 24 May 2025, few colleagues from Fiduciary Mauritius and the Mauritius Bank took part in a meaningful volunteering initiative organized in collaboration with Link to Life, a Mauritian NGO committed to cancer awareness and support. The focus of the day was on cervical cancer screening where awareness was raised and support given to the work being done to make healthcare more accessible to women in Mauritius, an essential step in promoting women’s health and early detection.

Attention all bakers—professional, beginner, fakers, and everyone in between! We need your help to raise money for The Good Companions Club

Whether it’s baked or bought, please bring some treats in to support our bake sale.

When: Tuesday, 17 June 2025

The Good Companions Club has been a Rotary Club of Jersey project since 1948. It serves as a social center for people seeking friendship and activities to keep both body and mind active, a hot meal is served every day with a sweet to follow. Their mission each week, they help over 200 islanders enjoy their lives. Their aim is to ensure that no one who is alone feels lonely. They cater to everyone over the age of 55 across the island. They offer door-to-door minibus collection and drop off. Every day is different at the club. They host speakers on various topics of interest, show up-to-date and classic movies on our big screen, and offer seated sports like badminton, pool, darts, and bowling. The economic climate in the past two years has seen some streams of funding deplete, and the costs of running the centre and minibus fleet escalate, putting a real strain on this amazing charity financially. We refuse to scale down our vital operation and impact on our elderly members, so we have really upped our in-club self-help efforts. We have opened a charity shop, hosted in-house bingos and car boot sales—anything the team can do to bring in extra funds, they do.

But I want to ask any company, group, or individual members that have been helped by us, or if you just want to help this incredible charity, please get in touch and help us to plan for the next 40 years!

Any donation is welcome and thank you for reading this.