JERSEY SPORT
Annual Reports
2024 ANNUAL REPORT
Foreword from our Chair, Andrew Whelan
It is with great pride that I present this Annual Report as the newly appointed Chair of Jersey Sport. I would like to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to Steve Law for his leadership and dedication during his time as Interim Chair. I am committed to building on the strong foundations he helped lay, ensuring that Jersey Sport continues to grow, thrive, and remain steadfast in its mission: “To inspire, lead and enable positive wellbeing for all through lifelong engagement in Sport and Physical Activity.”
From the outset of my tenure, it was clear that 2024 had been a transformative year for Jersey Sport. Much of this progress was driven by the Government Review of Sport, which prompted a strategic realignment of our delivery model to better serve the island’s physical activity needs and support local sports organisations and community initiatives.
I would also like to extend heartfelt thanks to Mark Wanless, who served as Interim Chief Executive Officer until David Kennedy’s appointment in July 2024. Mark’s leadership was instrumental in implementing many of the review’s recommendations, laying a strong foundation for David and his newly formed Senior Leadership Team. With the Board’s endorsement of a refreshed Business Plan, they are now well-positioned to guide Jersey Sport into its next chapter.
At a strategic level, 2024 was a year of significant advancement. A major milestone was the launch of our new Fundraising Strategy, reflecting a renewed commitment to our charitable mission. This initiative was led by our newly established Charitable Working Group, which collaborated closely with the executive team to develop innovative funding opportunities aimed at broadening access to sport.
Thanks to these efforts, we proudly allocated over £390,000 to sports organisations throughout the year. A highlight was the inaugural round of the SUPPORTIN SPORT Fund, established in honour of Valerie Todd (née Guy), through which over £100,000 was awarded to 17 organisations, empowering them to bring ambitious development plans to life.
The redevelopment of our Sport Programmes pillar was another key area of growth. By integrating grants administration, training, sport development, curriculum delivery (PE and swimming), and holiday programmes under one unified structure, we are better equipped to support participants from entry-level engagement to performance pathways.
In line with the Government Review’s recommendations, 2024 also saw the revitalisation of our Move More Referral programme. Following a period of overwhelming demand, we successfully relocated to Strive Academy Gym in April 2024. By year-end, capacity had increased by over 50%, enabling us to support even more islanders on their wellbeing journeys.
Volunteer engagement also grew significantly in 2024. I would like to thank every individual who generously gave their time to support our initiatives, from run, walk, and cycle programmes to community events. Your contributions are invaluable and deeply appreciated.
I want to acknowledge the entire Jersey Sport team for their resilience and dedication throughout a year marked by leadership transitions, staffing restructures, and budgetary challenges. Despite these hurdles, the team remained focused and committed, fostering a culture of excellence that we can all be proud of.
Finally, I would also like to thank the Government of Jersey, their administration representatives and the Sports Minister Andy Jehan for their continued support and tireless energy in helping us deliver the best possible sporting related outcomes for Jersey.
The Island faces many challenges, not just financial, in delivering and maintaining its sporting facilities within Jersey. We are keen to work with both the Government and the representatives of the sporting community in Jersey in ensuring standards are not only maintained but continue to thrive during a period of transition as we lose some of the long-standing sporting venues such as Fort Regent.
This Annual Report highlights the breadth and depth of Jersey Sport’s impact across our island community. Looking ahead, I am confident that the initiatives planned for 2025 will build on this momentum and deliver even greater outcomes—reflected in next year’s report.
Andrew Whelan
Chair, Jersey Sport
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