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Jersey International Air Display
is raising money for Jersey International Air Display
by taking part in
Appeal for 2025 Air Display
£250.00 Raised
Target: £50,000.00
1%
Total Raised
£250.00
Total Target: £50,000.00
OF TARGET REACHED
About Jersey International Air Display
Background
The Jersey International Air Display is recognised as one of the best air displays in Europe - winning the Paul Bowen Trophy at the European Air Show Convention in Brussels in 2013 - and it has become one of the Island's premier tourism events and a key highlight of the Island's calendar. It is watched in person and online by over 50,000 people (2023).
As the largest free event in the Island, the Air Display is funded by private sponsorship and a small government grant. This means that all families irrespective of their income can enjoy the flying display over St Aubin's Bay and activities on the Lower Park together. Although the event has been diminished in recent years due to the restrictions that followed the COVID outbreak and required in the post pandemic recovery phase and a shortfall of funding in this period it is our intention to ultimately return to its 2013 standard with enhanced static displays, and potentially STEM areas that complement the display itself.
Funding
However, we need your help. We very much welcome the support of the Government of Jersey and of Ports of Jersey, however the 2024 grant was initially restricted to £40,000 with a subsequent welcome undertaking to underwrite certain extra costs. In 2023 we received £60,000, and in previous years various amounts up to £100,000. Sadly costs have not gone down and in fact have increased substantially.
In 2024 we were overwhelmed by the support of the public and we are working to move the funding of the Display onto a more sustainable and consistent basis. We will be seeking additional sponsorship for 2025, but want to make sure the event can have the best future possible. If you enjoy the Display and would like to see it continue, we would very much welcome your support.
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In the event that the Display does not take place all funds raised will be put towards the 2026 Display. In the event the Display is permanently cancelled, donations will be split evenly between Jersey's Helping Wings Charity and British Military Service Charities
About The Charities
This fundraising page benefits the following charity:
Jersey International Air Display
For 72 years one of the most anticipated events in Jersey's summer programme of activities has been the annual air display, which features a range of historic, modern, civil and military aircraft from all over the world. Many which have not appeared in UK mainland displays.
The annual air display is organised by the Jersey International Air Display a.r.l. a not-for-profit company, which strives to support the Island's tourism industry and to help raise monies for Jersey's Helping Wings Charity and British Service Charities.
The flying and static displays on the Lower Park in St Helier are free to the public and the event is financed through a small grant from Jersey's Department for Sustainable Development - the government department responsible for tourism in Jersey - and through sponsorship monies from Jersey companies and donations from members of the public. In 2023 roughly 70% of the money raised was spent in Jersey.
Costs for staging an event of this size and quality are increasing every year - ie. the cost of aircraft, fuel, accommodation for aircrew/ground support teams and the equipment and services needed to put on the display. Sadly, unless the display receives more public support either from government, companies or individuals it will inevitably decline and wither. After all there is really no such thing as a free air display as someone has to pay the costs of the event. We hope that you will support us so that your children will be able to enjoy and learn from the air display as you have done over the decades. Donations, no matter how large or small are always greatly received.
Registration Number:
NPC80076
Website:
http://www.jerseyairdisplay.org.uk/
Recent Donations
Gary Pocklington
26 May
£25.00
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paul
16 May
£10.00
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Ian WATSON
19 Mar
£10.00
"All the Best, let me know how things are progressing, I'm looking to attend this year."
adam bryant
28 Dec
"glad to help support one of the best events on the island!!"
Auby
24 Dec
£20.00
"Let’s hope for a great show in 2025 ✈️"
Anonymous
02 Dec
£100.00
"Something to help your event to continue. Hope I can make it over from France (Ferries permitting) in 2025."
Anonymous
22 Sep
£10.00
"Fantastic show. Thank you to all who organise and contribute . Looking forward to 2025! "
Alan Ley
22 Sep
£10.00
"Let’s keep it alive !"
Ed
12 Sep
£5.00
No message
Anonymous
12 Sep
£50.00
"Good Luck for next year , and here is to a great display this afternoon !"