Problems getting a bank account?
Perhaps the bank has closed your account, or you have a poor credit history, or you don’t have the documentation you need to open a regular bank account…
Or perhaps you know someone who would benefit from our service – a friend or family member, a colleague or one of your service users…
Here's how we can help
Interested in helping people who are financially excluded?
We are always on the lookout for volunteers to support our work. If you have experience in financial services, fundraising and events or social media, please email us on information@gcs.gg
Thanks to support from Guernsey’s main banks, our day-to-day
operations are now largely covered. But to truly make an impact we still rely
on donations and fundraising to expand our outreach, raise awareness and
connect with the people who need us most.
Changing lives for the better
Without a bank account, Susan’s benefits were being received and managed by a relative due to Susan's physical disabilities and poor mobility. Susan felt out of control of her own finances and not able to save. After a few months of managing her own money with us she was able to buy a second-hand electric wheelchair.
Mike had lost his bank account after going to prison. The traumatic experience had left him anxious and introverted. We were able to meet with Mike and a support worker, in a comfortable setting and open an account remotely, avoiding the stressful trip to our office. He has now found a job he enjoys, has a new relationship and is coming out of his shell.
Annie wanted to find a job but every time she was asked if she had a bank account and when she said she hadn’t, the job offer was taken off the table. With a GCS account, Annie is now in employment and her salary is coming straight to her account, with clear benefits for her physical and mental health.
Through a long life of addiction, Marco had lost all access to mainstream banking. He was sofa surfing and receiving his benefit by vouchers converted to cash, which he spent too quickly. We opened an account and spent weekly sessions with Marco helping him to budget and Marco now has a roof over his head.
