We provide help, care and support for the long term homeless, the poor and those in need in the community.
Loneliness is the public health challenge of our time.
Our Beginning
Love Thy Neighbour Jersey Limited (Registered Charity No 293 and AJC Membership Number: 426) was founded in 2014 by Colin Taylor to provide long term care and support to the homeless, the poor and those in need in the island. It is founded upon the principle of Alms giving.
Love Thy Neighbour opened two Almshouses in Jersey in 2014 to provide long term accommodation for individuals who would otherwise be unable to create a permanent home and has been awarded membership of the National Association of Almshouses.
The charity has also established a healthcare support service for islanders in need and additionally continues to help many individuals and families in crisis that fall within the remit to provide love, care and support wherever it may be needed.
In 2019 the charity opened a shop in St Aubin to accept items for donation but also to act as a hub for the charity.
“A happy and healthy community is not a fairytale. All you need is a seed.”
— NADIA ShabazZ
Almshouses
Almshouses have been part of the British landscape for over 1,000 years. Today there are more than 1,700 independent almshouse charities throughout the UK with over 35,000 residents.
Almshouses provide homes for those in need in a setting that offers independence and dignity.
St Aubin, where our Almshouse is located
Who Qualifies?
Generally almshouses are for those in financial need living in the vicinity of particular almshouse charities. The majority of almshouses are for those of retirement age but there are also almshouse charities that cater for families; ex servicemen; the disabled; the young and for the dependants of certain trades such as fishermen and miners.
Get Involved
As well as welcoming all donations, the Charity always welcomes any white goods that can be re-used or any clothes or fashion items that we could sell to raise funds.