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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
£5,880.00 Raised
Target: £50,000.00
12%
Total Raised
£5,880.00
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
Fundraising Information
This fundraising page benefits the following good cause:
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
Mark and Laura
22 Sep
£10.00
"We were in jersey and happened to see this"
Anonymous
21 Sep
£10.00
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Anonymous
21 Sep
£10.00
In nearly 30 years living here in Jersey, I’d never watched the air display - until now. What a pleasure it was. Long may it con... "In nearly 30 years living here in Jersey, I’d never watched the air display - until now. What a pleasure it was. Long may it continue! "
KM
19 Sep
£10.00
"All the best "
Jersey International Air Display
18 Sep
£100.00
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Nick
14 Sep
£10.00
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Anon
13 Sep
£40.00
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MAXINE
12 Sep
£50.00
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Anonymous
12 Sep
£10.00
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Anonymous
12 Sep
£20.00
"Another fantastic display in challenging conditions! Well done for putting it all together, long may it continue!"
Anonymous
12 Sep
Keep up the good work! More fast jets please! Ultimate wish would be to see an original English Electric Lightning, so if ever t... "Keep up the good work! More fast jets please! Ultimate wish would be to see an original English Electric Lightning, so if ever the chance comes up please grab it! I know it would need planets aligning though, so no sweat! "
Tom Devlin
12 Sep
£100.00
What a brilliant display! Always a highlight of the year for us. Congratulations to the team who made it happen, you did Jersey ... "What a brilliant display! Always a highlight of the year for us. Congratulations to the team who made it happen, you did Jersey proud!"
Ian
12 Sep
£25.00
All the best for the years ahead and for next year, all being well, two special requests. the F-35 and the Swedes, Viggen, Lansen,... "All the best for the years ahead and for next year, all being well, two special requests. the F-35 and the Swedes, Viggen, Lansen, J-35 Draken or Hunter or any combination of the afore mentioned!"
Carolyn and Alistair
12 Sep
"Fantastic air display this year. Congratulations to everyone involved. Looking forward to the next one."
Susan Moore
12 Sep
£25.00
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Chris
12 Sep
£50.00
"Great show. Keep it going. We come to Jersey every year to attend. Love it."
Jersey
11 Sep
£20.00
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Tom
11 Sep
£10.00
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Jersey Air Display
11 Sep
£14.00
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Heather Paul
11 Sep
£20.00
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Anonymous
11 Sep
£30.00
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Margaret Mackie
11 Sep
£5.00
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Anonymous
11 Sep
£100.00
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Rob M
11 Sep
£10.00
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Tracy
11 Sep
£10.00
"Superb display"
Sue Rogers
11 Sep
£10.00
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Mary Campbell
11 Sep
£20.00
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Debs
11 Sep
£25.00
"Thank You for a wonderful event "
Nlc
11 Sep
£5.00
"Thank you please keep the air show going"
Simon
11 Sep
£5.00
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Ryan Le Couteur
11 Sep
£10.00
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Eric
11 Sep
£10.00
"Great display thank you to all involved xx"
Clare Andrade
11 Sep
£50.00
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Eilish
11 Sep
£20.00
"Brilliant event - absolutely love it "
Heather
11 Sep
£20.00
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John Doe
11 Sep
£10.00
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Liam Smith
11 Sep
£10.00
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Oskar
11 Sep
£20.00
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Anonymous
11 Sep
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Anonymous
11 Sep
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Kevin Allen
11 Sep
£10.00
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Anonymous
11 Sep
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Jersey international air display
11 Sep
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Alexis Marett
11 Sep
£10.00
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