Legal Status
The Jersey Heritage Trust is an Association incorporated in Jersey Law registered before the Royal Court on 3 June 1983
Today we operate under the brand Jersey Heritage. We are registered as a charity (no. 411) under the Charities (Jersey) Law 2014. Having statutory responsibilities, operating services that would otherwise be undertaken by Government and in receipt of Government funding we are regarded as an Arms Length Organisations for some purposes of the Public Finances (Jersey) Law 2019. Our Heritage services are provided under a Strategic Partnership Agreement with the Government acting through the Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture. Jersey Heritage receives an annual grant from the Government and undertakes additional fundraising to meet the costs of these services.
Mission Statement
The Bailiwick of Jersey’s heritage and culture is special. The purpose of Jersey Heritage Trust is to care for it, promote wide access to it, act as an advocate on its behalf, and bring imagination to telling its stories so that we inspire people to create a better Island for everyone.
Vision Statement
Our Vision is to inspire a virtuous circle of understanding, valuing, care and enjoyment of Jersey’s heritage, contributing to the Island’s unique identity and international relationships, beautiful environment, vibrant healthy community, and sustainable economy, creating a better place to live for everyone, now and in the future.