Jersey Employment Trust

05/06/2026

Meet our JET Ambassador, Sofia Marques, sharing why it’s vital that inclusion and employment remain on the agenda during election.

The Jersey Employment Trust is proud to join with 31 other charities to put ‘7 Election Asks’ to election candidates.

The document calls on candidates to 'support our work for the benefit of the Island, and to embed inclusion into the everyday’.

You can read more about it here:

https://www.channel103.com/news/jersey/jersey-charities-ask-election-candidates-to-commit-to-key-asks/

Don’t forget – election day is Sunday 7 June.

03/06/2026

When Matt Du Heaume signed up for a stand‑up comedy challenge, he didn’t expect to share his mental health story or find it transformative. In a powerful and honest account, he opens up about living with OCD and anxiety, the impact on his work and family life, and how finding humour helped his recovery. From not being able to leave the house to performing in front of 240 people, his journey is both moving and inspiring.

👉 Read Matt’s full story on our website:
https://www.jet.co.je/about-us/media-releases/

Comedy night photo taken by JT Livingston.

01/06/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week!

To every volunteer and supporter, thank you for the difference you make. Your kindness, hard work and commitment help us continue our mission of providing work and training opportunities to Islanders with a disability or long-term health condition, supporting our community every day.

A special shoutout to our JET Ambassadors. They don’t just give their time, they share their experiences, champion inclusion and use their voices to inspire others.

By speaking up, supporting events and representing JET, they help break down barriers and show what’s possible. Their passion creates real change and makes a lasting difference in so many lives.

We couldn’t do it without you.

28/05/2026

Watching the Race Across the World final tonight? Feeling inspired...?

Why just watch the adventure when you could be part of one?
Sign up to the JET Jaunt: Race to Rome and take on your own unforgettable challenge. Travel, teamwork, problem solving and plenty of memories along the way, all while supporting a cause that changes lives. This challenge is a chance to support Islanders who have a disability or long-term health condition to take meaningful steps towards employment.

Step out of your comfort zone, see how far you can go and make a real difference while you do it.

Your journey starts here. Sign up today and be part of something incredible: https://lupine.co.uk/race/2026-jet-jaunt.html

Thu 10th – Sun 13th September 2026
Teams of 2
£750 fundraising target per team

Huge thanks to our sponsors, CSC, for their 3rd year of support, and to Coop Mobile, Ports of Jersey and All Island Media who all make this event possible.

Get set, grab your teammate, and Andiamo a Roma! 🇮🇹

Pronti, Partenza, VIA! 🇮🇹

24/05/2026

Race Across the World is nearly over… but why just watch the adventure when you could be part of one?

Introducing the JET Jaunt: Race to Rome, your chance to take on your own challenge, push your limits AND be part of something amazing.

Whether you’re in it for the competition, the teamwork, or just the experience, the JET Jaunt is all about the journey and every step helps support Islanders who have a disability or long-term health condition to secure and sustain employment in Jersey.

So, as the final episode airs, ask yourself… what could you achieve?

Sign up now and be part of the adventure: https://lupine.co.uk/race/2026-jet-jaunt.html

Thu 10th – Sun 13th September 2026
Teams of 2
£750 fundraising target per team

Huge thanks to our sponsors, CSC, for their 3rd year of support, and to Coop Mobile, Ports of Jersey and All Island Media who all make this event possible.

Get set, grab your teammate, and Andiamo a Roma! 🇮🇹

Pronti, Partenza, VIA! 🇮🇹

Photo of teams from last year's Jaunt.

21/05/2026

Meet our new JET Ambassador, Matt Du Heaume

'I wish I had known about JET'

Matt is a self-employed accountant, whose interests include magic, karate, baking, skateboarding, playing music, writing and performing stand-up comedy. The last of those came about due to his first experience with JET, when he took part in the White Collar Comedy Challenge earlier this year.

He says:

‘My experience with mental illness started decades earlier. However, it took a severe mental breakdown in 2017 for me to finally be diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder and Severe Depression.

‘I ended up taking more than a year away from work to focus on treatment. But my return to the office was not a smooth one. Although perceptions of mental health and mental illness have improved in recent years, I still feel they’re widely misunderstood by both employers and those experiencing them. Looking back, if I had known a place like JET existed, I believe they could have supported my return and made the process far easier for everyone involved.

‘Perceptions are moving in the right direction, but we’re not there yet. That’s why I wanted to become a JET Ambassador: to show others living with mental illness that recovery is possible and to help raise awareness of the vital work JET does. Their support is crucial in helping people with disabilities recognise that they can be a valued and capable part of the workforce, just like anyone else.’

11/05/2026

The Jersey Employment Trust is proud to join with 31 other charities to put ‘7 Election Asks’ to election candidates.

The document calls on candidates to 'support our work for the benefit of the Island, and to embed inclusion into the everyday’.

You can read more about it here:

https://www.channel103.com/news/jersey/jersey-charities-ask-election-candidates-to-commit-to-key-asks/

Don’t forget – election day is Sunday 7 June.

A group of Jersey Health, Care, and Community charities have put together seven key 'asks' for this year's election candidates to prioritise inclusion.

10/05/2026

Race Across the World has us all thinking we could totally do it… until someone suggests a 6am bus and no budget!

If you’ve been watching and thinking 'we could smash that'... this is officially your moment.

Introducing the JET Jaunt: Race to Rome.

Your own adventure, teamwork and a challenge that actually makes a difference.

No getting stranded at random bus stations required, just a great experience, a bit of healthy competition and a chance to support Islanders in Jersey who have a disability or long-term health condition to take meaningful steps towards employment.

So whether you’re the organised one, the navigator or the 'let’s wing it' teammate… grab your team and sign up today: https://lupine.co.uk/race/2026-jet-jaunt.html

Thu 10th – Sun 13th September 2026
Teams of 2
£750 fundraising target per team

Huge thanks to our sponsors, CSC, for their 3rd year of support, and to Coop Mobile, Ports of Jersey and All Island Media who all make this event possible.

Get set, grab your teammate, and Andiamo a Roma! 🇮🇹

Pronti, Partenza, VIA! 🇮🇹

07/05/2026

We said goodbye and thank-you to two longstanding trustees recently. Helen Ruelle and Lorna Pestana sat on the Board of Trustees for seven years, with Helen being our chair.

Presenting plaques made by the Acorn Woodshack, Acting Chair Dan Perkins said: ‘We thank Helen and Lorna for their dedication, leadership and tireless support of JET over the past seven years. Their contribution has helped shape who we are today.’

Two others, Steph de la Cour and Jason Laity, are also being given plaques.

05/05/2026

Will you be asking questions?

From today until 3 June, the general public will be able to listen to election candidates at various hustings meetings around the Island.

We ask candidates to:

*Champion diversity and inclusion across Government, public services and the community

*Stand up for the most vulnerable in our society, ensuring that policy decisions reflect compassion, fairness and dignity for all residents

*Help build a kinder, more inclusive Jersey, where everyone feels valued, respected and supported, regardless of background, identity or circumstance

Please read more about issues faced by the third sector on our website:

https://www.jet.co.je/about-us/media-releases/