Soroptimist International Jersey

18/06/2026

This event is FULLY BOOKED!

We are looking forward to welcoming our finalists, their guests and those of you who have a confirmed place to our afternoon tea tomorrow during which we will announce the winner of our Inspirational Woman of the Year Award 2026.

Please arrive from 2pm to enjoy a welcome drink before taking your seats at 2.30pm.
The winner will be announced after we have enjoyed our afternoon tea. The award will be presented by our patron, Lady Kyd.

Soroptimist International SWCI Region

17/06/2026

This afternoon some of our members attended a light lunch hosted by Carers Jersey in the beautiful grounds of Government House.

Lady Kyd, patron of Carers Jersey, thanked all carers for the fantastic work they do to care for their loved ones and everyone who supports Jersey Carers, after which everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch provided by .s.k_jsy.

Soroptimist International Jersey founded Carers Jersey in 1994 and it was led for many years by the late Soroptimist Dr Margaret Bayes MBE. Every year we fund a recharger day for carers which gives around 70 carers a break from their usual routine to meet one another and enjoy lunch and entertainment.

To find out more about the work we do go to SIGBI.org/jersey
Carers Jersey: Jersey Association of Carers Incorporated Soroptimist International SWCI Region

15/06/2026

Have a listen to a great piece by Roseanna Leconte to hear Kate Wright, Inna Gardiner, Serena Guthrie and SIJ President Debbie Taylor talking about women politicians in the recent election.

Thank you for including us in this piece.

14/06/2026

Meet our Inspirational Women of the Year finalists! After much deliberation and discussion our subcommittee have chosen these three inspirational women as our finalists. The winner will be announced at our afternoon tea on Friday 19th June at The Savoy Hotel at 2.30pm. Be the among the first to know and email us at [email protected] to book your space - but hurry as spaces are limited!

Barbara Corbett was nominated for her work as a family lawyer, particularly for her recent work on the changes in the divorce laws and for the free time she gives to families who need legal aid.

Magdalena Chmielewska was nominated for her work supporting our polish community as Honorary Counsel for the Republic of Poland.

Danielle Mynes was nominated for her work as a teacher and Chair of the VAWG Educational Sub-Group and her continued work with girls to end gender based violence.

Each and every woman who was nominated is a worthy winner, thank you to everyone who nominated these inspiring women.

To find out more about us and the work we do go to SIGBI.org/jersey
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12/06/2026

We are delighted to have sponsored this project.

Debbie Taylor, President, SI Jersey, said:
"Soroptimist International Jersey are proud to have funded the 'Find Your Voice' programme.
Our mission is to improve the lives of women and girls by educating, enabling and empowering women through our activism.
Music used as a non-judgemental, accessible tool has allowed the women to explore a sense of themselves and how they see themselves in the community. The skills which the women have learnt through this programme has helped them not only whilst in custody but will also be valuable after release."
Soroptimist International SWCI Region Soroptimist SIGBI Soroptimist International Southern England

The States of Jersey Prison Service has successfully delivered a songwriting, singing and recording project on the female wing at La Moye Prison, through the Prison's Education Department.

The initiative, called Find Your Voice, supports wider rehabilitation goals by strengthening skills that help reduce reoffending and support successful reintegration after release.

Funded by Soroptimist International Jersey, supported by The Moving Arts Collective and delivered by the School of Popular Music Jersey, the weekly group sessions used music to support emotional expression and wellbeing.


Read more: https://bit.ly/4uYAaPa

10/06/2026

🚨Calling all Soroptimist SIGBI members – we’re on Good Morning Britain today!

Following the relaunch of our Railway Station Safety Survey, the findings were shared LIVE on GMB this morning as we prepare to publish the full report online from 10am onwards.

We couldn’t be prouder to see decades of work reaching a national audience and helping raise vital awareness about making rail travel safer for women and girls.

The report provides an in-depth look at safety at railway stations across the UK – highlighting what has improved and, crucially, what still needs to change since our original Future of the Railways investigation in 1996.

It also sets out clear recommendations for rail operators, Network Rail, the Department for Transport and the Office of Rail and Road on the action needed next.

A huge thank you to our Programme Director Lindsay Green for leading on collating the results, and to every SIGBI member who contributed, whether in 1996 or today. Your commitment continues to drive real change.

📺 Watch GMB here (featured in 6am/7am news): https://www.itv.com/watch/good-morning-britain/2a3211

🔗 Learn more about the Relaunch of the Railway Station Safety Survey here: https://sigbi.org/2024/railway-safety-project/

More updates will be shared throughout the day – please keep an eye on our channels.

09/06/2026

What a fantastic result for female politicians in the Jersey election! 4 out of 9 Senators - with one topping the board. 14 out of 28 deputies and 4 out of 12 Constables. You are all truly inspirational women.

Congratulations to everyone who was successful, we look forward to working with you in the future to raise awareness and push for change on the issues which are important to us in our mission to improve the lives of women and girls.

Our commiserations to those who were unsuccessful this year. Thank you for standing.
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08/06/2026

Nominations for our Inspirational Woman of the Year Award closed on 5th June. We have been delighted with the response - we have received 27 nominations this year! Our sub committee meets this week to choose the three finalists.

The winner will be announced at an afternoon tea at The Savoy Hotel on Friday 19th June at 2.30pm. Lady Kyd, our patron, the three finalists and lady year’s winner, Kate Wright will be in attendance.

Join us for a delicious afternoon tea with inspirational women and be among the first to know who is our Inspirational Woman of the Year 2026.

Numbers are limited! Email us at [email protected] to secure your place.

07/06/2026

Today is election day! Today we remember the inspirational woman Emmeline Pankhurst and the incredible work she did to ensure that women’s voices were heard.

You have the chance to make sure your voice is heard today. Choose the candidates who champion the issues most dear to you. Still undecided? Go to .je & read the manifestos, listen to the podcasts or watch the videos of the hustings.

Voting is open until 8pm tonight. Please make sure that you use your vote today.
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06/06/2026

Yesterday President Debbie Taylor and President Elect Amelia Hargrove Clark attended a meeting at the States Assembly with the members of the CPA (Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK) to talk about our experiences and perspectives about the upcoming elections.

Election observation is important in promoting transparency, accountability and public confidence and participation in the electoral process across the Commonwealth.

As Soroptimists our mission is to improve the lives of women and girls so we were delighted to be able to share our views and experiences as individuals, as women and as Soroptimists. As well as talking about the hustings and electoral process we also discussed women in politics and the fact that there are fewer females standing for election this year.

To find out more about the work of the CPA go to www.uk-cpa.org/what-we-do/elections

One more day! Read the manifestos or go to .je and listen to the hustings. Debbie raised a question about the Women’s Health Strategy at the Trinity hustings and another of our members asked about the gender pay gap and action against r**e at the hustings at St Ouen’s.

PLEASE VOTE! Your voice matters!

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