GSPCA Animal Advent Calendar Day 16 - Could your business choose the GSPCA for their charity in 2015? Thank you to Credit Suisse

On Friday the 6th December Wayne Walden a member of staff from Credit Suisse gave up a day in the office to help out at the GSPCA.

This is the third occasion in 2014 staff members from Credit Suisse have come to help at the Shelter and the GSPCA are extremely grateful to all of their help.

In the first group we saw Chrissie Robert, Stef Mella and Gordon Irish help around the site and then shortly after we greeted Ross Mansell, Sarah Marshall, April Turvey, Laura Quertier, Tim Eggiman and Rachael Bearder.

All groups arrived just after 9am where they had a short induction.  The first group were cared for by Animal Welfare and Education Officer Sarah Creasey and the second group were looked after by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne.  

Wayne had a slightly different day having had his induction with GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne he started helping on hedgehogs then as we had a possible sighting of Bertie the stray schnauzer he accompanied a member of Ambulance staff to help search for the dog near Collings Road.  

Sadly there were no signs and they returned to continue caring and helping the many animals around site.

Sarah Creasey said "It was wonderful to meet Chrissie, Stef and Gordon from Credit Suisse, they were a great help and really enjoyed their day."

"Not only did they get the chance to help around the Animal Shelter, but we then took them on a tour before they went home to show them some of the areas they may have missed and presented them with a thank you certificate."

"We always love to hear from businesses that would like to help or support us and you can call 257261 for more details, check out our website or email the Manager on [email protected]."

"A huge thank you to the team from Credit Suisse who were a great help." 

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "Credit Suisse are fantastic and from all at the GSPCA we really have to thank them for all of their support this year."

"The staff from Credit Suisse have helped with everything from deep cleaning the hedgehog unit to searching for Bertie the stray schnauzer."

"It was lovely to meet Wayne and all the team and we really hope to welcome them back next year."

"It wasn't all just animal related work as we had lots of equipment that needed moving and even an old fence needed to be taken down."

"At the end of each of the days we took the groups for a guided tour and presented them with a thank you certificate and newsletter."

"We love hearing from businesses that would like to help or support us in any way from volunteering to sponsoring an event or wish list item and please do give me a call if you would like to know more."

"We have had some amazing businesses help us during 2014 and a huge thank you to them all, we really do appreciate your support."

Here are some comments from the Credit Suisse staff -

April Turvey said "This was the first time I have done volunteer work and I really enjoyed it!"

"It was great to see how well the animals are looked after, the day was very diverse and it felt really good to help out."

Stefania Mella said "I thoroughly enjoyed the day and was totally surprised at the amount of work that goes on in the GSPCA."

"Would recommend anyone volunteering to go there."

Sarah Marshall said "A great day, interesting, educational and hard work!!"

"Staff were great and animals were wonderful!"

"It was a pleasure to get involved."

Laura Quertier said "My feedback would be very positive I had a brilliant day and definitely something I would consider doing again."

"I found the staff really nice and friendly, I also think that they do a fantastic job up there."

Chrissie Robert said "Such a rewarding day working with wonderfully dedicated staff."

"So enjoyable helping wherever necessary with a variety of animals."

To find out how your business could help us at the GSPCA please check out the details below.

Our next Volunteer Induction Evening is on Wednesday 7th January and for details please click here.

There are many ways in which your business can get involved with supporting the GSPCA and it provides an excellent opportunity for companies to reach out to animal lovers and find an audience that believes deeply in Animal Welfare. 

There are many ways to get involved and sponsorship opportunities are available and can be tailored to fit the joint needs and focus of both your company and the GSPCA. 

From corporate volunteering opportunities and employee fundraising to sales promotions and sponsorship, there are great opportunities for you and your company to create a mutually beneficial partnership with the GSPCA.

Why choose the GSPCA?

By forming a partnership with the GSPCA your business can provide huge benefits to you and your company including:

- Increasing staff AND customer loyalty when associating with only all Animal Welfare organisation in Guernsey.

- It gives you and your colleagues the opportunity to gain a great sense of pride and achievement through life-changing fundraising challenges.

- Getting your colleagues motivated at work and feeling inspired by giving something good back to society.

- Helping your company achieve CSR objectives and providing engaging content for CSR reports.

- Increasing staff enthusiasm by your company working with such a passionate organisation as the GSPCA and in turn potentially reducing staff turnover.

We need YOU to help us become your company’s charity of choice!

Please nominate the GSPCA

If your company has a charity of the year programme, why not speak to your company’s charity committee about how to make the GSPCA your charity of choice?

You may be asked by your company to vote for a charity or choose your favourite charity to be on a shortlist. We totally rely on YOU to please put the GSPCA on that list!

By making the GSPCA your company’s charity of choice you will also benefit from being associated with only all Animal Welfare organisation in Guernsey.

If you want more information on how you can help the GSPCA become your charity of choice or charity of the year get in touch with Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager [email protected]

Become an exclusive Build Partner

The Build Partner programme is designed to meet the building costs associated with our new £1.3 million multi-purpose animal welfare building. The building is to replace five existing structures that have become unusable with age.

Our new building incorporates a welfare cattery, quarantine and isolation facilities, a secure transfer location while also providing logistical and organisational spaces and facilities for the day to day running of the GSPCA.

To find out more please click here.

Products

If you are a retailer or manufacturer and would like to develop products with us, then please do get in touch.

At the GSPCA we have a range of logo’d goods, collection boxes and counter boxes.  If you or your business is interested in helping raise funds through these for the Shelter please email[email protected]

Sponsorship of Events

Maybe your business would like to Sponsor all or part of a GSPCA event?  The major annual events we hold each year are –

We hold monthly Bingo Nights at the MArket Bistro

GSPCA Purple Week – February

GSPCA Mafia Ball - February

Big Fun Family Lunch - March

Easter Fayre

GSPCA Cupcake Week – May

World Stray Day – April 4^th

Summer Fair & Dog Show – June/July

Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday – September

GSPCA Animal Awards – Autumn

World Animal Day – 4^th October

GSPCA Ball - November

Santa Paws Walk & Christmas Fayre

By sponsoring one of these events we can include your business in promotional material, our supporters newsletter, and online with our web site and social media.

Each year we also look for local businesses to Sponsor runners for the Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday Giant Animal Mascot Race and for more details please go to - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/animal-welfare-sea-front-sunday

CSR Volunteering

Whether an individual or a group, here at the GSPCA we can provide CSR opportunities for you and your team to help out at the Animal Shelter.

From individual projects to the daily work, events to administration there is something for everyone.

To find out more please go to - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days

Many of the volunteers that have helped through their work place have continued to volunteer at the Shelter during their days off and we are very thankful to them for their support.

If your business has skills or expertise in a particular field and you would like to donate time or resources we would love to hear from you.

Fundraising

There are many ways to raise funds for the GSPCA in the work place.  From dress down days to dress up days, issue GSPCA pens to staff to a sponsored event, selling cupcakes for break to a sponsored silence for those chatty staff members…..

If you have a great idea please let us know or have a look at others and download a sponsorship form by going to -http://www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising

Wish List & Plans

Maybe your business would like to sponsor something specific to the GSPCA.  We have an ongoing page dedicated to much needed items and appeals and you can see these by going to - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list

Cattery & Quarantine Build Appeal

Our biggest wish and appeal is the Cattery & Quarantine New Build Appeal.  With the current three buildings anywhere up to 60 years old we are in desperate need to rebuild these facilities.  If your business would like to sponsor towards this project then please email [email protected] and check out the page with more details by going to -http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gspca-cattery-quarantine-build-appeal

Membership

As a charity we are made up of members who pay £10 a year to support the work of the GSPCA and for this they receive a number of benefits including a quarterly newsletter.

If your business wanted to join the GSPCA of behalf of your team and be part of the leading animal charity in Guernsey and receive updates and copies of the quarterly newsletter then please contact [email protected]

Newsletter & Advertising

We are looking for a sponsor for our quarterly newsletter.  If you are interested please email [email protected]

We would also like to hear from you if you would like to join us in sponsoring advertising for animals in need of homes or campaigns.

Become an ANGEL

ANGEL is the newly launched animal pen and section sponsorship scheme and if your business is interested in having your business featured on the ANGEL Sponsorship Board in our main car park and help directly towards the many animals in our care please contact [email protected]

To see details on the scheme please go to – http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/angel-sponsorship-scheme-animals-needing-guernseys-everlasting-love

Talks and Training

If your business would like a talk about the work of the GSPCA or potentially have training needs then please get in touch.

To find out a little about our education programme please go to - http://www.gspca.org.gg/services/education-and-schools

If your business would like a guided tour of the Shelter then for a donation we can arrange a member of staff to show you around the facilities and talk about the hundreds of animals in our care.

If you would like to discuss how your business can help support the GSPCA then please contact GSPCA Manager Mr Steve Byrne on 01481 257261 or email [email protected] 

Click here to find out about our GSPCA Build Partner Programme.

To book your place at the GSPCA Australian Themed Bingo at the Market Bistro on Monday 26th January please click here

To book for Sidney's Sponsored Events 1920's St. Valentine's Day Mafia Ball on Saturday 14th February 2015 please click here

Have you got a GSPCA Hoody, Polo Shirt, Sweat Shirt or T-shirt? If not get yours by clicking here.

To find out about our Events, how to become a Member, Sponsor an Animal Pen, our Wish List, Corporate Sponsorship & Volunteering, , our New Build & Redevelopment Appeal and much more please click here.

There are many ways to support the work of the GSPCA and you can even donate online by clicking the paypal link below.

By post cheques payable to 'GSPCA' - GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey, GY6 8UD

Or by phone 01481 257261.

To find out more regarding our Angel Sponsorship Scheme please click here.

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To see a page full of items on our GSPCA Wish List please click here.