PUTTING FAMILIES FIRST
Making a difference to children’s lives
We deliver a variety of programmes so that all children have their best start.


JERSEY CHARITY OF THE YEAR
2021 Outstanding Achievement for a Medium Charity
A local Jersey charity helping children and families, when it matters most.
80% of our brain development occurs by the age of three years. It is crucial that children have their best start in life. Our focus is on making this happen for every child in Jersey.

In 2021 we helped 181 children to have their best start. I’m so proud of what we have achieved, but we know there are many more children who need our support.
Fiona Vacher
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR


Childcare Information
Helping families find the right childcare for them.

Programmes & Services
Helping children and families when it matters most.

Get Involved
Helping us to help more children and families in our community.
Ross’ Story
It has been very difficult but your support means Ross keeps his routine and his friends and I can keep working. Because of JCCT there is light at the end of the tunnel for us all as a family

Gray’s Story
You guys are honestly the best. I am still speechless as to the amazing support you all provide for families – we feel very lucky to have JCCT in our lives – thank you.

A volunteer’s story
It was an absolute pleasure to be involved in the great work JCCT are doing . To be involved, even in a small way, was a very rewarding experience.

Recent News

Wilma Allan Award 2022
In their first official engagement with the local children’s charity on Monday 28th November 2022 , His Excellency and Dr Kyd presented The Wilma Allan Award to this year’s... December 16, 2022
New Patrons for JCCT
His Excellency, Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd, and Dr. Kyd have become joint patrons of the Jersey Child Care Trust and in their first official engagement with the Trust presented... December 14, 2022
Donation helps children with disabilities go to nursery
A donation of £53,000 from the Philip Gower Charitable Foundation to the Special Needs Inclusion Programme will provide 3,500 hours of specialist support for children with disabilities to access... October 31, 2022
Family Day at the Zoo
Families enrolled on our Best Start Plus Programme enjoyed a wonderful day at the zoo this summer thanks to Durrell’s Access to Nature initiative. Our families spent the morning... July 13, 2022
Jersey Children’s Day
The Trust took part in celebrating Jersey Children’s Day on the 3rd July. We joined in the fun with many others who support children and families at Millbrook Park. We... July 3, 2022
Help us raise more smiles
With your support, we can help more children and families when it matters most.