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Proposition

Channel Islands Lottery Distribution of Proceeds 2026

Published on: 4 March 2026

Lodged by: Minister for Sustainable Economic Development

Debate date: 30 March 2026

Reference: P.58/2026

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STATES OF JERSEY

CHANNEL ISLANDS LOTTERY DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS 2026

Lodged au Greffe on 4th March 2026

by the Minister for Sustainable Economic Development Earliest date for debate: 14th July 2026

STATES GREFFE

2026  P.58

PROPOSITION

THE STATES are asked to decide whether they are of opinion

to agree, in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 4(5) of the Gambling (Channel Islands Lottery) (Jersey) Regulations 1975, to allocate £1,130,000 to the Jersey Community Foundation, the Association of Jersey Charities and Jersey Sport for onward distribution in support of the Island community. The allocation is to be as follows:

50% to the Association of Jersey Charities £565,00 solely for charities

30% to the Jersey Community Foundation £339,000 to be split between

  • arts, culture and heritage (65-75%) and;
  • applied science or applied research in the fields of engineering, biology, physics, chemistry or mathematics, provided that the funds are either to be used locally or for the direct benefit of Jersey, including any education from which local residents may benefit (25-35%).

20% to Jersey Sport £226,000 for sports and active lifestyles

MINISTER FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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REPORT

This proposition seeks to maintain the 2025 allocation of proceeds from the Channel Islands Lottery.

Members will recall that in previous years the proceeds were split 50/50 between the Association of Jersey Charities and the Jersey Community Foundation with the JCF allocation divided between arts, culture and heritage, applied sciences or research and sport.

In 2025, with the support of both Jersey Sport and the JCF it was agreed that the sport portion  of  funding  would  be  delivered  via  Jersey  Sport  in-line  with  the recommendations of the 2023 Review of Sport and Physical Activity.

Each distributing entity will also have a Service Level Agreement with Government to ensure proper oversight and reporting as well as regular meetings with the Minister and Officers.

Financial and staffing implications

Subject to States Assembly approval, the Jersey proceeds from the Channel Islands Lottery totalling £1,130,000 will be transferred, as stated and as soon as is reasonably practicable,  to  the  Association  of Jersey  Charities  (£565,000),  Jersey  Community Foundation Limited (£339,000), and Jersey Sport (£226,600).

There are no additional financial or workforce implications for the States arising from this proposition.

Children's Rights Impact Assessment

A Children's Rights Impact Assessment (CRIA) has been prepared in relation to this proposition and is available to read on the States Assembly website.

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