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Charity's child ambassador 'a major inspiration'

Chris CraddockJersey communities reporter
BBC Henry is wearing a white “Jersey Child Care Trust Ambassador” T-shirt sits in a chair with arms resting outward, in an office setting with shelves of folders, books, and small objects in the background.BBC
Henry, 10, raises awareness for the charity that helps his sister who has a rare genetic condition

A child charity ambassador has been called "a major inspiration" to other children in the island.

Henry Hunt, 10, has been volunteering to help raise money for Jersey Child Care Trust for three years.

The charity helped his sister – seven-year-old Holly – go to nursery as she has a rare genetic condition called Angelman Syndrome, which means she experiences seizures and struggles to speak and walk.

Henry has been nominated for the BBC Radio Jersey Make a Difference Awards by Fiona Vacher from the trust who said he was remarkable and "made such a difference for us".

Fiona sits indoors in a chair, smiling toward the camera, wearing a white top with a “Jersey Child Care Trust” badge, with a blurred photo of a child and adult on the wall behind.
Fiona Vacher said Henry has used his own initiative to help the charity

She has worked with Henry at several public events and has been impressed with his dedication to his charity work.

Vacher said: "He has been asked very quickly with no notice whatsoever to stand on a stage in front of hundreds of people and to tell them about what we do at Jersey Child Care Trust.

"To be able to nominate Henry for this award is really important to because he makes such a difference for us.

"He has, off his own bat, decided to create a PowerPoint presentation for his whole school and then followed through and organised a cake sale for the whole school, raising hundreds of pounds for us."

Gordon Hunt Henry and Holly laugh while sitting together in a large circular rope swing at a playground. Henry is wearing a school uniform and Holly is wearing a green top, seen from above as the swing tilts.Gordon Hunt
Henry and his sister Holly have a close relationship

Henry wanted to give back to the charity that had helped his sister.

He said "I just really want everyone to know that it's really hard for her" and "I want people to know that Jersey Child Care Trust has really helped her".

"It is tough to do but I just remember that it's for a good cause and that my sister would benefit and loads of other people would benefit from it," Henry added.

The BBC Radio Jersey Make a Difference Awards celebrate those who go above and beyond to improve the lives of others in their communities with the winner of the awards due to be announced in September.

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