Sponsorships
The bank has been the partnering sponsor of Guernsey's Skipton Swimarathon since 2010. Each year the local community (including Skipton’s colleagues) take part in the fun swimming event, helping to raise money for local charities. 2020 was a record year with over £85,000 raised. 2023 funds went to support mental health in Guernsey with the beneficiaries, Guernsey Mind and The Youth Commission of Guernsey & Alderney and exceeded £60,000.
Skipton has a strong involvement with the Jersey community through the sponsorship of Sanctuary Trust, Jersey's only homeless charity. Sanctuary Trust provides accommodation for up to 30 people at a time, providing professional support to aid their return to employment and self sufficiency.
Since 2021 Skipton has been supporting Guernsey’s Cheshire Home in raising money in the Skipton Boxing Day Dip, and event which sees thousands plunge into the sea on Boxing Day! The 2023 event raised over £10,000.
In 2023 Skipton stepped in with a three-year partnership deal to help save the future of Jersey’s Special Gymnastics Club. The organisation is dedicated to training young people with learning disabilities and has produced national and global gymnastic champions.