Huge thanks to Ellie for training & teaching the GSPCA team all about Liberate & GSPCA sign up for the Rainbow Mark

On Wednesday last week Ellie Jones the CEO of Liberate kindly came along to the GSPCA to speak to the team about Liberate and how they as an organisation exist to promote fairness and equality.

Liberate is a Guernsey-registered charity established in 2014 to promote fairness and equality and they provide support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ+) community, together with their friends and families within the Bailiwick of Guernsey (Guernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm) which the team got to learn about and much more.

They want to stand as positive role models and provide a voice for the Bailiwick’s LGBTQ+ community and campaign for positive change in laws and opinions with the aim to promote acceptance of everyone identifying as LGBTQ+. They aim to do this with the input and support of the LGBTQ+ community and want to stand as positive role models and provide a voice for the Bailiwick’s LGBTQ+ community.  They wish to put in place support services for LGBTQ+ people growing up and growing old within the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

They wish to create an island community where everyone stands in equal footing with their neighbour regardless of their ability, age, beliefs, gender identity, race, religion, sex or sexuality.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We are so grateful for Ellie from Liberate giving up time to come and speak to our team about all that they do from promoting fairness and equality to better understanding the challenges across the world many still face.”

“The GSPCA recently joined the Rainbow Mark which is a visible sign to show we are LGBTQ+ friendly and are committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion, in line with 5 principles.”

“We are part of all levels of the community and have an amazing team from all walks of life, as is the range of animals we help as we never know who might need our help and it is important to the GSPCA that our team have the skills and knowledge to help and support all in need where and when we can.”

“We are always looking for speakers to come in and talk to our team and help train us and in recent weeks from first aid to dementia, customer care to strategy, fire to behaviour we cover not just animal related topics but a whole range of subjects and love to hear from those that can upskill or enlighten our team.”

“If you would like to help please do email me [email protected] and those looking to join our team as staff or volunteers check out www.gspca.org.gg .”

“A huge thanks to Ellie and Liberate for a fantastic morning last week.”

The Rainbow Mark is a visible sign displayed by participating organisations across the Channel Islands to indicate that they are LGBTQ+ friendly and are committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion, in line with several key principles, which you can find in the Rainbow Mark Guidance.

It is a kitemark initiative that provides participating organisations with visible signage (e.g. a window sticker) to demonstrate their participation and commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion. Signing up is free, and participating organisations may include premises such as offices, public buildings, beauty salons, kiosks, cafes, bars, restaurants, gyms, libraries, supermarkets, and nightclubs. Essentially, this includes anywhere that people visit as customers or clients.

The Rainbow Mark offers introductory-level advice on LGBTQ+ inclusion via the Rainbow Mark Guidance.

Further certifications and training are available, including ‘Pride Certified’ and ‘ DIFERA’.

For more information on Liberate please visit https://liberate.gg/

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)

BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL

The GSPCA have the BIGGEST BUILD APPEAL in our 150 year history and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggest-build-appeal

GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023 and 151 years in 2024

This year the GSPCA celebrate 150 into 151 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  

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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

Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -  

Wednesday 2nd to Sunday 6^th October 2024 - Skipton Swimarathon - https://www.swimarathon.org/

October Half Term Tours – to be confirmed

Tuesday 5th November 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers

Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 12th November 2024 - Ref - Dog 12/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses

Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/11 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses

Christmas Tours – to be confirmed

February 2025 Tours – to be confirmed

Easter 2025 Tours – to be confirmed

2025 – Dolphin Parade - https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/coming-guernsey-2025-dolphin-parade-thanks-gspca-autism-guernsey

Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to please get in touch…………..