The Petplan & ADCH (Association of Dogs and Cats Homes) Animal Charity Awards 2023 is an opportunity to recognise animal charities, as well as individual team members and volunteers, for the hard work they put in to help give so many animals a brighter future.
This year we recently received an envelope pack with certificates for some of our amazing team members.
Nominations are now closed for 3 of the categories and the finals take place at the ADCH Conference next month.
In 2019 a GSPCA Animal Care Assistant was amazed when out of 7000 nominations she won the Animal Charity Employee of Year 2019 and we have had others as finalists over the years.
The award categories are:
Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year
Animal Charity Employee of the Year
Animal Charity Team of the Year
Also there is one award still open –
The ADCH ‘Special Recognition’ Award recognises an individual who has delivered exceptional impact to dogs, cats and/or the companion animal sector.
The winner maybe working nationally or internationally and fits one or more of the below criteria:
- An individual who has gone ‘Above and Beyond’ – done one incredible thing that is quite outstanding, perhaps an act of heroism or gone to extreme lengths to achieve something;
- An individual who has displayed considerable ‘Distinguished Service’ across the whole sector or to an individual organisation;
- That special someone who has ‘Changed or is Changing the Face of the Sector’ or ‘Tackling the Biggest Issues/Challenges’ - be it through innovation, a particular project or major initiative.
The winner does not need to be part of an ADCH member organisation. They could also be an influencer, a pioneer or a change-maker - (ie a campaigner, politician, official, vet, nurse, or representative of another organisation etc).
Entries will only be accepted when submitted on this form.
You do not need to know your nominee personally but you must be able to fully articulate their achievements.
No entries will be accepted after the closing date 5pm on Friday 14th April 2023.
To nominate please go to - https://form.jotform.com/AssociationofDogsandCatsHomes/special-recognition-award
Here is the list of those nominated –
Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year – Matt Hill-Smith
Animal Charity Employee of the Year – Yvonne Chauvel, Lorna Chadwick, Seb Goman and Geoff George
Animal Charity Team of the Year – The entire GSPCA Team
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “The ADCH and Pet Plan Awards recognise the amazing animal welfare work that goes on 24/7 365 days around so many countries.”
“In 2019 one of our team won from 7000 nominations and we have had other finalists in the past.”
“We are members of the ADCH and I am also a Trustee and it is made up of 160+ dog and cat charities across the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands helping improve the welfare for our pets and Petplan support animal charities in many ways including ourselves with grant funding.”
“Thank you to all that nominated charities and team members in the awards and we are especially thankful to those that nominated the GSPCA, Matt, Seb, Geoff, Lorna and Yvonne.”
“We celebrate 150 years at the GSPCA this year and we couldn’t do so much without the amazing work and support of our team.”
“We are extremely proud of all of our team and a special well done to all that have been nominated.”
"We don't know if any are in the final but we will of course let everyone know any updates."
"There is still one more special award open for nominations until next Friday so if you can think of someone please take a look."
“To see more about our 150th celebrations and find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years .”
Donate
Donate by calling 01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or online https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023
This year the GSPCA celebrate 150 years and to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years
Sponsored Event
Why not create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
For lots more ideas why not visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising
Wish List
Check out our wish list page from the smallest of items to our biggest of projects there are many ways to support us - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
To visit our Amazon Wish list to see some of the items we need to help the wildlife please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList
GSPCA Wildlife Hospital Appeal
To make a direct donation please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4618/Please-Support-the-GSPCA-Wildlife-Hospital-Appeal
To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and download a leaflet please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Buy%20a%20Brick%20Wildlife%20Hospital.pdf
Larger donors or corporates may want to make a larger donation and become an Exclusive Build Partner and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner
Legacies & Bequests
By leaving a gift to the GSPCA in your Will really helps us to improve the lives of animals into the future. After providing for those you care for, please consider leaving a proportion of what remains to the GSPCA it is so appreciated and makes a real lasting legacy.
A gift like this to the GSPCA ensures our animals and those in Guernsey will always have someone to keep them safe. To find out more please http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding
Gift Aid on Donations over £500
To find out about the States of Guernsey tax relief information on gift aid up to 2020 on donations totalling between £500 and £5000 please see the details by going to https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2617&p=0
2021 gift aid is from £500 and up to £7500 and here are the details - https://www.gov.gg/article/151830/Income-tax-relief
To download the form to claim for 2020 or before please follow this link https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=1994&p=0
Become a sponsor and GSPCA member
Why become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor and support our work each month please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf
To become a Corporate Angel Pen Pal form for your business to sponsor animals in our care each year please click here http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Corporate%20Angel%20Pen%20Pal%20sponsor%20formnew.pdf
Share our posts and follow us on social media
Many of you will have seen us on social media and your support liking and sharing our posts is really appreciated, and to visit our social media pages please go to
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GuernseySPCA
Twitter https://twitter.com/GSPCA
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gspca-guernsey-965b0751/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gspca_guernsey/
Subscribe to our Supporters Newsletter
To subscribe to our supporters newsletter and find out about upcoming events and news please go to https://us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9324335c87c8b3ec9f0016f2a&id=e61c951a08
Below are our usual opening times but these are occasionally adjusted to ensure we provide the best of care for the animals and those needing our 24/7 help, in an emergency please call 01481 257261
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Reception & Shop area
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Collecting/Dropping Off Boarding Dogs & Cats
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Viewing animals for adoption
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Emergencies Call 257261 or the Shelter is manned 24/7
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GSPCA Charity Shop in Smith Street
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Monday’s
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Tuesday’s
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Wednesday’s
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Thursday’s
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Friday’s
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Saturday’s
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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8am - 530pm
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Sunday’s
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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11am – 4pm
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24/7
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Closed
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Bank Holiday’s
(**Varied times**)
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**Possibly 11am – 4pm**
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**Possibly 11am – 4pm**
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**Possibly 11am – 4pm**
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24/7
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Closed unless advertised
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Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -
Are you supporting the GSPCA our 150th year? Here are a few ways you could get involved | GSPCA Guernsey
3rd – 10th April – Pets at Home Easter Event – collecting in store
Good Friday 7th April 2023 – Easter Art Event at the GSPCA 1230pm https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/good-friday-and-easter-monday-1230pm-childrens-easter-art-event-and-145pm-easter-educational-gu
Good Friday 7th April 2023 – Easter Educational Tours of the GSPCA 145pm https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/good-friday-and-easter-monday-1230pm-childrens-easter-art-event-and-145pm-easter-educational-gu
Easter Monday 10th April 2023 – Easter Art Event at the GSPCA 1230pm https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/good-friday-and-easter-monday-1230pm-childrens-easter-art-event-and-145pm-easter-educational-gu
Easter Monday 10th April 2023 – Easter Educational Tours of the GSPCA 145pm https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/good-friday-and-easter-monday-1230pm-childrens-easter-art-event-and-145pm-easter-educational-gu
Possible additional Easter Art and Tour dates to de added
Tuesday 25th April 2023 – World Penguin Day
April 2022 Autism Guernsey and GSPCA Puffin Parade Launch – Date to be Confirmed https://puffinparade.org.gg/
April 2023 – AGM – Date to be Confirmed
May 2023 - International Respect for Chickens Month
7th May 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday
Friday 12th May to Friday 19th May GSPCA 150th Year Cupcake Week https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-cupcake-week
Sunday 21st May 2023 150th Year Celebrations & Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday - https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/animal-welfare-sea-front-sunday
Tuesday 23rd May 2023 International Turtle Day
Tuesday 30th May – International Hug Your Cat Day
Wednesday 31st May 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
June 2023 – National Microchipping Month
June 2023 – 150th Year Sponsored Dog Walk – Date to be Confirmed
4th June 2023 Arts Seafront Sunday
10th June 2023 Saffrey Rotary Walk https://safferyrotarywalk.org.gg/
Summer 2023 – Summer Sunday Family Lunch
Wednesday 14th June 2023 – World Sea Turtle Day
Sunday 25th June 2023 – Guernsey Charities Fete
25th June 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday
Friday 23rd June 2023 - Take Your Dog To Work Day
June 26th to July 3rd 2023 – National Rabbit Week
Monday 5th July 2023 – Viaer MArchi at Saumarez Park - https://nationaltrust.gg/events/all/event/saumarez-park/viaer-marchi-2022/6
Wednesday 12th July 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening
Sunday 16th July 2023 – World Snake Day
6th August 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday
13th August 2023 EDABL Seafront Sunday
Monday 14th August 2023 – World Lizard Day
16th and 17th August 2023 – West Show - https://thewestshow.com/
23rd and 24th August 2023 – North Show - https://northshow.org.gg/
September 2023 - World Animal Remembrance Month
GSPCA 150th Year Ball – Date to be Confirmed
24th September 2023 St Johns Ambulance Seafront Sunday
Wednesday 13th September 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
October 2023 - World Animal Month
Wednesday 4th October 2023 - World Animal Day
Wednesday 25th October 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening
Wednesday 8th November 2023 – GSPCA Dog First aid Course
Wednesday 15th November 2023 – GSPCA Cat First aid Course
Wednesday 22nd November 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening
Monday 4th December 2023 – World Wildlife Conservation Day
Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to celebrate our 150 years please get in touch…………..
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