Fund set up to support displaced islanders

Funds will be used to help people who had to leave their homes as a result of the storm

An appeal has been set up by the Jersey Bailiff for people badly affected by Storm Ciarán.

The storm displaced more than 150 people when winds of more than 100mph (160km/h) destroyed homes.

The Bailiff's Fund will be used to help people who had to leave their homes and those struggling financially as a result of the storm.

Six people will sit on the board of the fund and the Jersey Community Foundation (JCF) will help decide how the money is allocated.

The Bailiff, Sir Timothy Le Cocq, said donations would help people in need during a "difficult and traumatic time".

"The generosity and community spirit of islanders comes to the fore in times like this," he said.

"Sometimes people want to help but just don’t know how they can do, so we have set up a fund to allow people to contribute to help fellow islanders in real need."

Anna Terry, CEO of JCF, said funds would make "a meaningful difference for islanders who have been most severely affected".