Acorn… … has moved..! Our telephone numbers and email contacts remain the same but our new address is:- First Floor, IFC 5, Esplanade, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3BY We look forward to welcoming clients, old and new as well as continuing to assist our current clients who have not forgotten where we are….were….you know what we mean! Acorn is also happy to advise that following significant changes, Richard Harrop is once again 100% shareholder in the Acorn Group of Companies and we are very … [Read more...]
Final Jersey Acorn Commonwealth Games Team announcement
The Jersey Acorn Commonwealth Games validation sub-committee have added the final three names to the 29 who were selected last month to represent the Island on the Gold Coast next April. Ollie Turner was chosen to take part in the sprint triathlon and two swimmers, Gemma Atherley and Harry Shalamon, were selected to swim in the backstroke events. Gemma will focus on the 200m as her main event with Harry aiming for the 50m and 100m events as his priority. All three will be attending their … [Read more...]
Acorn Jersey Commonwealth Games Team 2018 Announcement
The Commonwealth Games Association of Jersey (CGAJ) announced the first athletes who will form part of the Acorn Jersey Commonwealth Games Team 2018 at the team day on Saturday 25th November. Paul du Feu, President of the Jersey Commonwealth Games Association, made the announcement at the Hotel de France in the presence of athletes, team managers and CGAJ management who have been part of the pathway to the Gold Coast for the last two years. Team Jersey will include a mix of familiar … [Read more...]
GC2018 Queen’s Baton Relay visit to Acorn Finance
The team at Acorn Finance were delighted to have the opportunity to see and hold the Queen’s Baton yesterday as part of the relay tour for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. The Relay began at Buckingham Palace on Commonwealth Day, 13 March 2017, when Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II placed her message to the Commonwealth into the GC2018 Baton. From its London starting point, the Queen’s Baton has travelled sequentially through Africa, the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia and … [Read more...]
#TeamJersey – The Bahamas Commonwealth Youth Games 2017
As proud sponsors of the Acorn Performance Pathway, the team at Acorn Finance would like to wish Team Jersey the very best of luck at the upcoming Bahamas Commonwealth Youth Games 2017. The Games are taking place from the 19th – 23rd July in Nassau, the capital and largest city in the Bahamas. The #AcornPerformancePathway has enabled long-term preparation and training time for the Jersey athletes to maximise their potential at the Games. The 2017 Games will feature nine sports in … [Read more...]
Invest in a Great Escape
We all know that going on holiday is our chance to get away from the stresses and strains of everyday life and recharge our batteries. That's why we've launched our new 'Invest in' campaign series on planning and enjoying the perfect 'great escape'. We’ve pulled together a selection of helpful hacks and activity sheets to give you a dose of inspiration for your trip. From ticking off your pre-holiday checklist to keeping the kids entertained on the journey, there's bound to be a tip or … [Read more...]
#InvestinYourself competition T&Cs
Take part in our #InvestinYourself competition for your chance to win a £500 voucher from Ayush Wellness Spa at Hotel de France. To enter the competition, you simply need to: Like our Acorn Finance page. Like & share the competition post. Comment: #InvestinYourself & tag a Facebook friend who you would share the prize with. Competition terms and conditions This competition is open to all Jersey residents aged 18 years old and above. The closing date for receipt of … [Read more...]
Invest in Yourself
Investing in yourself is one of the best return on investments you can make. Whether it’s investing in your health and well-being, your personal and professional life or improving your general outlook. We’ve pulled together a selection of helpful hacks to give you a dose of inspiration for improving your well-being. From taking hot baths to downloading the latest exercise apps, there’s bound to be a tip you’ll find useful. Click on the images below to see the full set of hacks and … [Read more...]
100 Jersey School Children get sporty on Commonwealth Day
To celebrate Commonwealth Day on Monday 13th March, the Commonwealth Games Association Jersey (CGAJ) hosted a sports bonanza at Fort Regent for more than 100 primary school children. The CGAJ worked with the Sports Development team at Fort Regent to co-ordinate the event which will gave youngsters the opportunity to experience a wide variety of sports including gymnastics, judo, boxing and shooting (all sports Jersey will compete in at the 2018 Games). They also enjoyed sessions on keeping … [Read more...]
Co-operative Society £500 Facebook competition T&Cs
Take part in our #acornbeingbetteroff competition for your chance to win £500 of vouchers for the Channel Islands Co-operative Society. All you need to do is simply like the Facebook post and tell us one of your favourite money saving hacks. For inspiration, go to our 'Invest in Being Better Off' page for some of our top tips and the full collection of hacks. Feel free to also tag your friends in the competition, share your hacks using our #acornbeingbetteroff hashtag on Twitter, share the post, … [Read more...]