Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship
Safe Housing and Support for Homeless Young People
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Visit jayf.org.jeAbout Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship
The Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship has supported young people in need since 1961. Based in St Helier, the charity provides safe, affordable and supervised short and medium-term accommodation alongside person-centred support for people aged 18 to 25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. It works to help young people progress into education, training, employment and permanent housing.
Mission
To provide stable accommodation and tailored support for homeless or at-risk young adults in Jersey, helping them build independent and secure lives.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship has a partial profile.
- Established in 1961, it predates 84% of the charities in Jersey GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any youth development charities in Jersey - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Jersey data
- Its integrity score of 31 is below most of the 35 youth development charities in Jersey GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Jersey data
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJersey Association for Youth and Friendship is a registered youth development nonprofit based in St. Helier, Jersey. It is registered with the official charity registry of Jersey. It was founded in 1961 and has been operating for 65 years. Its registration number is 143. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 31/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship's official registration number is 143, as recorded in the national registry of Jersey.
Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 31 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in Jersey is 40/100.
Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship is located in St. Helier, Jersey. The organization was established in 1961 and has been active for 65 years. Its registered address is JAYF Jeune House 32 Havre des Pas, St Helier, JE2 4UL, Jersey.
Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in Jersey. It operates as an Unincorporated Association.
According to GiveRadar's records, Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship is a registered nonprofit in Jersey. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship has supported young people in need since 1961. Based in St Helier, the charity provides safe, affordable and supervised short and medium-term accommodation alongside person-centred support for people aged 18 to 25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. It works to help young people progress into education, training, employment and permanent housing. Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship is classified as a youth development organization registered in Jersey. The organization was founded in 1961.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jersey under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship is registered in Jersey. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship is registered in Jersey. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1961
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship
- What is Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship?
- Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship is a youth development unincorporated association based in St. Helier, Jersey. The Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship has supported young people in need since 1961. Based in St Helier, the charity provides safe, affordable and supervised short and medium-term accommodation alongside person-centred support for people aged 18 to 25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. It works to help young people progress into education, training, employment and permanent housing.
- When was Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship founded?
- Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship was founded in 1961.
- Where is Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship located?
- Headquartered in St. Helier, Jersey.
- Is Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship trustworthy?
- Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship's registration number?
- Registration: 143 (Jersey).
- What is Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship's website?
- https://jayf.org.je
- Are donations to Jersey Association for Youth and Friendship tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jersey under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.