14 January 2026
Statement from the Minister for Social Security, Deputy Lyndsay Feltham:
“I would like to clarify the situation over Government funding for the Jersey Employment Trust. JET, following this morning’s headlines. I don’t want anyone worrying unnecessarily.
“Firstly, I want to reassure everyone who gets support from JET that we are absolutely
committed to making sure they get the assistance they need. JET does incredibly valuable work
in our community, and we are working with them to make sure that continues.
“We have been in discussions with JET for some time about how best we can support their work
going forwards.
“The Government contracts JET to provide vital services for Islanders, but for several years JET
has been running considerable overspends and has had to come back to us for extra money.
This is taxpayers’ money, and I have a responsibility to make sure we’re using it appropriately.
“Government funding for JET remains at more than £2m this year and we are working to agree a
long-term funding commitment with them, to provide certainty into the future. I know the
pressures that charities are facing, and we are working to make sure funding is directed where it
is most needed and can make the greatest impact.
“If anyone has concerns about their support or would like to talk to a dedicated advisor, please
call 447608.”
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