Volunteer / Fundraiser of the Year

2026

Volunteer / Fundraiser of the Year Nominees

Fiona Potts Nominated by: Sophie Reid

A volunteer who has dedicated years of her life to improving the lives of Islanders affected by neurological conditions has been nominated for the Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year award. Nominator Sophie Reid said Fiona Potts had given countless hours of her time to support people living with neurological conditions and their families, offering energy, passion and positivity entirely on a voluntary basis.

Before becoming vice-chair of The Sophie Reid Neurological Association, Mrs Potts served as chair of the Brain Tumour Charity, helping to raise awareness, provide support and secure vital funding.

Across both charities, she has helped raise tens of thousands of pounds through a wide range of creative fundraising initiatives. Despite working full-time, Mrs Potts continues to organise events, support patients and their families, attend meetings and help shape the future of neurological support in Jersey.

Mrs Reid said Mrs Potts never sought recognition, instead believing that if she could make someone’s life a little easier “it’s worth every effort”. She added that Mrs Potts’s dedication, compassion and determination had made a lasting difference to hundreds of lives, describing her as someone who “leads with kindness, motivates others through her enthusiasm and consistently goes above and beyond without expecting anything in return”.

Mrs Reid said Mrs Potts embodied “everything that volunteering should represent – selflessness, commitment and heart”, adding that the Island community was stronger because of her.

Ocean Bratley-Brown Nominated by: Charlotte Makin

A young woman who has raised thousands of pounds for charity while overcoming her own personal challenges has been nominated for the Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year award. Ocean Bratley-Brown (20) has been described by her nominator, Charlotte Makin, as “the true definition of someone who puts others before herself” and an inspiration to “everyone fortunate enough to know her”.

Ms Makin explained that despite Ms Bratley-Brown facing daily challenges, she never allows them to define her. Instead, she said the fundraiser is known for her “resilience, kindness and unwavering determination”, “support, encouragement and a smile” to those around her. Ms Bratley-Brown has raised more than £7,000 for local charities over the past few years, “making a real difference to causes that matter deeply to her”.

This year, she is taking on an even bigger challenge by running a half-marathon on her 21st birthday to raise money for Healing Waves. While many people would spend such a milestone celebrating themselves, Ms Makin said Ms Bratley-Brown has “chosen to mark the occasion by giving back to others”, adding this is a “reflection of the compassionate person she is”.

Ms Makin explained: “Her courage, generosity and determination prove that one person really can make a lasting impact.” She added that “Ocean embodies everything the Pride of Jersey Awards stand for and I can think of no one more worthy of this honour”.

Anita Vetier Nominated by: Jan Booth

An Islander who has hosted multiple fundraisers for local charities has been nominated for the Volunteer/ Fundraiser of the Year award. Nominator Jan Booth said Anita Vetier has raised thousands of pounds through raffles, bingo nights and fundraising events over the years.

Since 2024, she has independently organised three retro fancy-dress fundraising events for Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey and also volunteers as the Easter Bunny and Father Christmas each year, handing out treats while collecting donations.

Mrs Vetier has also organised raffles and bingo evenings in aid of charities including the Special Baby Care Unit, the RNLI, Jersey Air Search, the Jersey Lifeboat Association and Macmillan Cancer Support Jersey.

Ms Booth, who has known Mrs Vetier for several years, said she “has a heart of gold”, adding that she “loves doing anything to help others in need”.

Christine Rowland Nominated by: Charley Clarke

Christine Rowland has been nominated for the Fundraiser/Volunteer of the Year award for her 13 years of service as the chair of Blood Cancer UK, Jersey branch and for more than 20 years in total as part of the charity committee.

Her nominator, Charley Clarke, praised Ms Rowland for launching the Jersey Kids’ Triathlon in 2013, which has gone from “strength to strength”. This year, the event welcomed more than 800 children. Over the last ten years, Ms Rowland has helped to raise over £400,000 for research into cures and treatments for blood cancers. Ms Rowland is commended for always leading the committee with “determination, humility and grace”, and remains a “mentor” figure, helping other new members to grow and raise awareness and funds.

“Through her vision and tireless dedication, the Jersey branch of Blood Cancer UK has become a thriving community, organised countless fundraising events and inspired so many people to play their part in helping to beat blood cancer,” said Ms Clarke.

Dennis Spencer Nominated by: Mike Haden

An Islander who has spent more than 16 years “tirelessly” raising money for a charity supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable children in Rwanda has been nominated for Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year.

Dennis Spencer was nominated by Hands Around the World Jersey trustee Mike Haden in recognition of his long-standing work for the charity. Having previously organised volunteers, Mr Spencer has spent the past five years running its charity shop.

He works there for six hours, five days a week, sorting donations and organising the shop to help raise money for projects in Rwanda.

Mr Haden said Mr Spencer had worked “tirelessly” for the charity. Alongside his work in the shop, Mr Spencer organises a successful Christmas-themed quiz night every November and is described as the “backbone of the Great North Coast Charity Challenge”.

Mr Haden added: “With the support of Jersey Overseas Aid, HATWJ has helped to transform teaching conditions in nine schools. Dennis’s fundraising is an essential part of the JOA grant.”

Helen Treby Nominated by: Christina Jandron

A woman who has devoted her time to supporting a wide range of charities and community organisations has been nominated for the Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year award.

Nominator Christina Jandron said that Helen Tre-by had made an incredible difference to the lives of countless Islanders through her selfless commitment to helping others. Ms Jandron said Mrs Treby gave her time generously in a variety of roles, including as a childminder, safeguarding lead for Happy Heroes, a Jersey ambassador for Watoto, and through her support for Fibromyalgia Jersey and many other local causes.

She added that Mrs Treby was always willing to step in wherever help was needed, never expecting anything in return. Describing Mrs Treby as “a gift to our island”, Ms Jandron said she quietly made a lasting impact by supporting, encouraging and caring for people across the community.

She added that Mrs Treby embodied everything volunteering should represent including “selflessness, generosity and unwavering commitment”, making her a deserving nominee for the Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year award.

Tracey Jeanne Nominated by: Roy McCarthy and Fiona Fauvel

A woman who has turned her own health battles into years of fundraising for others has been nominated for the Volunteer/ Fundraiser of the Year award. Nominators Roy McCarthy and Fiona Fauvel said Tracey Jeanne had shown extraordinary resilience and selflessness since being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007.

After undergoing a mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and further surgery, Ms Jeanne returned to running, determined to help others facing similar challenges. Through sponsored runs, quiz nights, raffles and other fundraising events, she has raised thousands of pounds for cancer charities. Despite later developing pneumonia, requiring major open-heart surgery and, more recently, having a pacemaker fitted, Ms Jeanne has continued to take on fundraising challenges.

She is now a committee member of Jersey Heart Support Group and has raised thousands more for heart charities. Her determination was perhaps best demonstrated during the pandemic when the London Marathon was cancelled and she completed the full 26.2-mile distance around Jersey so that every sponsorship donation was truly earned.

Mr McCarthy and Ms Fauvel said Ms Jeanne’s courage, generosity and unwavering commitment to helping others made her a truly deserving nominee for the Volunteer/ Fundraiser of the Year award.

Mariano Antonio Ferreira Correia Nominated by: Daniel Devaux

When a devastating earthquake hit Venezuela, Mariano Antonio Ferreira Correia’s life was turned upside down. His brother Javier was killed, while several members of his family lost their home. From his barber shop in St Helier, Mr Correia has held sales of cakes and other items, where people pay what they can. After raising £1,000 with his first event, he has continued his fundraising efforts and has collected more than £13,000 so far.

He also helped to organise the shipping and distribution of two tonnes of supplies, which have helped to provide relief for Venezuelans trying to rebuild their lives. His barbershop has become a drop-off point for Islanders who want to help Venezuelans during this difficult time.

Nominating him for Volunteer/Fundrasier of the Year, Daniel Devaux said that “he has been so selfless in his actions and I believe no one is more deserving of this award than him”. His commitment to helping other Islanders whose families have suffered in this tragedy, while also dealing with his own grief, show Mr Correia’s generosity and strength of spirit, Mr Devaux added.

Adele Amy Nominated by: Sarah Le Gresley

A Jersey Heart Support Group committee member has been nominated for the Volunteer/ Fundraiser of the Year award. After sadly losing her father, Adele Amy “carried on volunteering in his memory with even more determination”, according to her nominator Sarah Le Gresley.

Whether it is marshalling at runs, walking marathons, helping at awareness stands, running car boot stalls or turning up in the Hearty mascot costume on a hot day, Mrs Amy “is always there and her positivity lifts everyone around her”, Ms Le Gresley said.

Ms Le Gresley added that Mrs Amy’s volunteer work extends into her workplace, with Mrs Amy always keeping a charity tin, leaflets and a Hearty mascot at her desk, while she even rallies up new supporters, including two colleagues she has encouraged to run the London Marathon for JHSG.

“Her fundraising has made a real difference – it’s even contributed to new public defibrillators and raising money with colleagues and the rest of JHSG to purchase equipment for the cardiac team,” her nominator said.

Pat Robson Nominated by: Karen Behan

A woman who “works tirelessly” as volunteer director for the Art in the Frame Foundation and the Harbour Gallery Jersey has been nominated for Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year.

Pat Robson is described by her nominator, Karen Behan, as someone with a “a driven and focused work ethic” after the gallery first opened in 2002 as a window to the foundation. Ms Behan said: “Throughout her generosity of spirit and dedicated work ethic (she is at the gallery seven days a week almost every week) has seen the gallery continue to go from strength to strength and give the many talented artists Jersey has produced somewhere to work and display their work and be supported.”

The gallery also acts as a workshop for all ages – from children to grandparents – and plays a “vital role” in adult mental health. Ms Behan added: “Her never give up ever attitude is also a great inspiration to those who work in the arts.”

Colin Adams Nominated by: Carol Fleet

A serial fundraiser who has helped 12 charities in the past year has been nominated for Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year. Colin Adams’s speciality is pub quizzes, which he has hosted at venues across the Island for charities such as Mind Jersey, After Breast Cancer Support and Dementia Jersey.

He has also hosted quizzes to fundraise for three Battle of Flowers floats. His nominator, Carol Fleet, said that “he does it all”. Over the last 12 months, Mr Adams has raised £22,000 and, having been nominated for Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year multiple years in a row, Mrs Fleet “think[s] he really deserves it” this time around.

On top of his fundraising, Mr Adams also spends his time leafleting at Liberation Day and the Battle of Flowers, selflessly using his time to promote community causes.

Louise Minier Nominated by: Jacqueline McDermott

A fundraiser who has helped generate more than £1 million for local charities over two decades of volunteering has been nominated for the Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year award.

Louise Minier has supported so many local causes over the past 20 years that she can no longer keep track of them all. Her efforts have included organising raffles and events for some of the Island’s biggest charities – including Diabetes Jersey, Jersey Hospice Care and Wooden Spoon.

Nominator Jacqueline McDermott said that what makes Mrs Minier particularly deserving of recognition is how “so willing she is” to help others. She described her as being “there at the drop of a hat” for anyone who needs her support.

Mrs Minier organises charity events through her work for Ports of Jersey, but also dedicates her own time to supporting good causes across the Island.

Loraine Fulton Nominated by: Mike Brockbank

The Islander who helped turn the Hospice half-marathon into “one of the Island’s most successful and anticipated fundraising events” has been nominated for the Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year award.

Jersey Hospice Care volunteer manager Loraine Fulton was among those who spearheaded the creation of the half-marathon in 2020. Since then, the event has raised more than £250,000 for the charity – including £60,000 in 2026 alone.

Her nominator Mike Brockbank said: “Through her leadership, enthusiasm, and determination, she brought together runners, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters from across the community.” But Ms Fulton’s fundraising efforts extend beyond the half-marathon, with the volunteer manager also helping to organise events including coffee mornings and raffles.

Earlier this year, she took on a challenge of her own by playing nine holes at every golf course in the Island – starting at 5am and finishing at 9pm, just as the sprinklers turned on. Mr Brockbank said Ms Fulton’s work organising fundraising events had helped “create a lasting legacy for Jersey Hospice Care, ensuring that vital funds continue”

Elisabeth Blampied Nominated by: Matthew Berry

A scout leader who has inspired adults to volunteer and helped young Islanders embrace the values of Scouting has been nominated for Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year.

Elisabeth Blampied has been described as the “driving force” behind the establishment of the 23rd Jersey Scout Group in 2015. Her nominator, Matthew Berry, who chairs the group’s board of trustees, said that Mrs Blampied had “inspired many adults to contribute their time” in her role as group lead volunteer.

She has also taught young people the values of Scouting while running activities that have “challenged” them, he added. Mr Berry said: “The dedication and drive required from Elisabeth to run the group and motivate volunteers is very significant, and is something that she does alongside a busy full-time job and being a parent to two children.

“While the Scouts Association has recognised the work Elisabeth does, I think she also deserves this award as recognition for the significant contribution she has made to the community the 23rd Jersey serves.”

Jersey Sugar Art Nominated by: Anonymous

Jersey Sugar Art has been nominated for Volunteer/ Fundraiser of the Year after raising more than £250,000 for Jersey Hospice Care during three decades of fundraising. For 30 years, the group has used its creative talents to support the charity, making beautifully decorated cakes and sweet treats to sell around the Island during the Christmas period.

Members also hold an annual raffle, selling tickets to local businesses, in offices and at the Christmas market. Their nominator said: “This remarkable achievement is a testament not only to their talent and hard work but also to their unwavering dedication and generosity over many years.”

The group’s contribution has extended beyond the money raised, with members also inspiring others to support Jersey Hospice Care and advocating for the importance of its work in the Island. And despite having already dedicated three decades to the cause, their commitment has shown no signs of waning.

Their nominator added that Jersey Sugar Art members “continue to devote countless hours to ensuring the success of their fundraising activities, demonstrating exceptional perseverance and community spirit”.

Curtis Stanier Nominated by: Nicolle Maltwood

A man who “transformed his passion into something that benefits the whole Island” has been nominated for Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year for raising £25,000 in charitable funds through a miniature railway in his garden.

Curtis Stanier’s nominator Nicolle Maltwood explained how her friend created the HSBA Garden Railway for his own enjoyment before realising how much other people loved visiting. This led Mr Stanier to open his own back garden to the public through a series of open days, while raising money for various local charities along the way.

The St Mary site features trains that are 4% of the real size and navigate over 138m of track through tunnels, over bridges and past a pond. Miss Maltwood said: “What makes Curtis so special is that everything he does is driven by generosity. “He gives up so much his time, welcomes hundreds of visitors into his home, and continually looks for new ways to make each event bigger and better. “His enthusiasm is infectious, and people return year after year, knowing they are supporting worthwhile local causes while enjoying a truly unique experience.”

Miss Maltwood said that Mr Stanier has raised more than £25,000 for local charities to date, which she described as an “incredible achievement from what began as a personal hobby”. “Curtis’s selflessness, dedication and commitment to helping others make him an outstanding and truly inspirational choice for Fundraiser of the Year,” she added.

Kalem Taylor Nominated by: Claudette and Phil Taylor

A teacher who has gone the extra mile to raise thousands of pounds for local charities has been nominated for the Volunteer/ Fundraiser of the Year award.

Nominators Claudette and Phil Taylor said they were incredibly proud of their son, Kalem Taylor, a teacher at Les Quennevais School, for his dedication to supporting Islanders through fundraising challenges.

They said that instead of spending his May half-term relaxing, Kalem dedicated all five days to walking 241 miles around the Island in aid of Jersey Cancer Relief and Mind Jersey.

Hoping to raise £2,000, he inspired the community to donate more than £5,000. His efforts followed a Movember 2025 challenge in which he completed 60 laps of a cycle track, swam 60 lengths and cycled 60 miles in a single day, raising £1,600 after setting an initial target of £600.

Claudette and Phil said: “What makes us most proud isn’t just the miles he walks or the money he raises; it is the example he sets.” Describing Kalem as someone who “never seeks recognition”, they said his kindness, determination and selflessness had made him an inspiration to his family, pupils and the wider community, and a deserving nominee for the Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year award.

Tim Ringsdore Nominated by: Katy Ringsdore

An Islander has been nominated for the Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year award in recognition of his “extraordinary and sustained commitment” to supporting vulnerable people. Tim Ringsdore’s nominator, Katy Ringsdore, said he gave “an enormous amount of his time” to supporting homeless people in Jersey in his role as chair of the Sanctuary Trust.

Ms Ringsdore explained that his contribution went far beyond sitting on the board. She explained that he had slept outside each parish hall once a month as part of his “12 parish sleep out” and had spent seven consecutive days sleeping rough in St Aubin while continuing his work as usual.

“What makes Tim particularly deserving of this award, however, isn’t simply the miles walked, nights spent outside or or money raised. It is his genuine belief in Jersey’s community and his determination to use his own time and profile to help others” said Ms Ringsdore,

“He never does it for recognition. He does it because he cares” Mr Ringsdore also walked every road in jersey, covering more than 700 miles and racking up 1.36 million steps, raising over £5,000 for Autism Jersey and the JSPCA.

Penny Plane Nominated by: The team at the Lady Garden Foundation

A woman who took the “unimaginable loss of her daughter and transformed it into something extraordinary” has been nominated for Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year. Penny Plane, nominated by the team at the Lady Garden Foundation, lost her daughter, Emily, to ovarian cancer in 2023 when she 28 years old. Ms Plane turned her family’s heartbreak into “a powerful force for change”, the nominators said.

Inspired by an idea shared by her daughter, Ms Plane brought the charity’s “most ambitious” project to life – the Silent No More garden, showcased at the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which raised over £500,000 for the charity. Hero Murphy, awareness and advocacy executive, said: “I don’t think I’ve ever been so struck by someone’s sincerity and humour at the same time; even in situations where I don’t think anyone would have blamed her for falling apart.”

Ms Plane also set up the Emily Plane Fund, raising awareness of gynecological cancers and earlier diagnoses. Co-founder and chief executive Jenny Halpern said: “Penny would say she is only doing what any mother would do. “She isn’t. She is doing what very few people could.”

Chris Scott Nominated by: Natalie Mayer

The “creative backbone” of a charity helping to provide spaces to skate has been nominated for Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year.

Natalie Mayer praised Chris Scott for donating huge amounts of time to Skate Space, from overseeing the creation of the initial visuals for the project ideas to then helping connect with young people to develop more ideas.

Mr Scott whose expertise spans photography, videography, editing and graphic design, “keeps pushing forward” with the project as he simply “loves helping young people develop”.

More widely, Mr Scott cares deeply about creativity in Jersey and opening doors for young people into that world, by “mentoring and encouraging young Islanders to develop their own ideas,” added his nominator.

Mr Scott is praised for constantly “giving and always providing genuine hard work,” for the charity by being there to promote ideas, or push creative concepts even further.

Samaritans of Jersey Nominated by: Tarnia Snepp

The volunteers behind Samaritans of Jersey have been nominated for Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year, for “selflessly” spending 3,260 hours on the phones per year providing a confidential and non-judgmental service. Nominator Tarnia Snepp praised them for taking calls from the Samaritans Branch day, evening and night, offering support in a time of distress or crisis for Islanders.

Samaritans of Jersey, which Ms Snepp said is “punching above its weight for a small branch”, not only listens on the phones, but also recruits, interviews, trains and mentors all potential volunteers and raises awareness of the service.

There is also a dedicated team which trains and debriefs inmates of HMP La Moye. The volunteers support the Island Mental Health partnership and the Government Suicide Prevention strategy.

“Some volunteers have even trained and formed an Emergency Response Team, ready to attend any situation deemed necessary by the Island Emergency Team, and support Islanders in times of need,” Ms Snepp said.

Volunteers of Citizens Advice Jersey Nominated by: Citizens Advice Jersey staff

Volunteers at Citizens Advice Jersey are being recognised in the Volunteer/Fundraiser Category for being “the heart of the organisation”.

They have been nominated by the organisation’s staff, who praised the volunteers’ contribution, adding that in 2025, Citizens Advice Jersey received 20,589 enquiries and supported 8,070 clients.

“Behind those numbers are real people, real worries and real lives, and our volunteers play an enormous part in making sure those people receive the support they need. They do it because they care about their community and about people,” staff said.

They added that the volunteers’ impact is “often quiet”. The team conduct hundreds of conversations and calls, fill out forms, make cups of tea, and offer reassuring words and advice which make a “genuinely life-changing difference to Islanders”.

The volunteers “meet Islanders with patience, kindness and, most importantly, without judgment,” helping anyone who might come through the doors worried about debt, housing, employment, benefits or family problems, their nominators said.

St Brelade’s FC Over-35s community Nominated by: Vicky Evans

A local football team has been nominated for the Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year award for their “incredible efforts” in organising a charity football match in support of Amelia Seren.

Amelia has a rare PAX 6 genetic mutation, leaving her with severe visual impairment. The St Brelade Over-35s team raised nearly £11,000 towards helping Amelia achieve the possibility of receiving intensive physiotherapy at a specialist therapy centre in London.

Amelia’s mother, Vicky Evans, who has nominated the team for the award, said “this dream became a reality” due to the “time, effort and dedication” that went into organising a “remarkable” charity match, where the support from players, volunteers and spectators left Amelie’s family “overwhelmed”.

“They haven’t just raised money; they have given our family hope and helped open doors for Amelia’s future,” Ms Evans said. “Their kindness and community spirit will have a lasting impact on Amelia’s life, and we cannot thank them enough for helping her on her journey towards greater independence.”

Judith Hanson Nominated by: Sarah Nibbs

A long-serving trust and grants manager for Brighter Futures has been nominated for the Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year award.

Judith Hanson, who has worked for the early intervention charity since 2018, has been nominated for the award by Sarah Nibbs, who describes her as the “mainstay of an essential Jersey charity” and “an amazing friend”.

According to her nominator, Ms Hanson helps bridge “a substantial funding gap”, explaining that the charity costs more than £1.1 million to run each year, and she is “instrumental” in achieving its fundraising goals. Ms Nibbs said that Ms Hanson also organised several programmes for Brighter Futures.

“Her amazing efforts mean that the charity can run its essential, free-of-charge courses and programmes, a Dads Club and a Summer Breakfast Club, to name a few highlights.

“Thank you Jude, for your energy, fundraising skills, tenacity and friendship which are all instrumental in helping families in Jersey to have brighter futures,” Ms Nibbs said.

Chris Fancourt Nominated by: Josette and Peter Fancourt

Two-time cancer survivor and primary school teacher Chris Fancourt has been nominated for Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year after raising £5,000 for Macmillan Jersey.

His parents, Josette and Peter Fancourt, nominated him for his “amazing achievement” in raising funds and awareness for the charity, which provides support and wellbeing services to people affected by cancer in Jersey.

Mr Fancourt took on the A Million Steps for Macmillan challenge in March after being diagnosed with cancer for a third time. The challenge involved walking approximately 13 miles every day, despite having undergone “gruelling treatments, operations and analysis”.

His nominators said Mr Fancourt had previously raised thousands of pounds for the Teenage Cancer Trust. “Chris is a truly determined son who makes us so proud,” they said. The nomination recognises Mr Fancourt’s continued efforts to support cancer charities while facing his own health challenges.