Huge thanks once again to the amazing staff at Specsavers for their help from the GSPCA #WithoutUS

It is amazing how we are supported in such a range of ways at the GSPCA.

On the 17^th September a team of 20 staff from Specsavers from across the UK gave up a day in the office to help out at the GSPCA.

Tim Pellet GSPCA Community and Training Officer said “We have some amazing friends and supporters at Specsavers and on the 17^th September we welcomed a wonderful group who were such an amazing help at the GSPCA.”

“From gardening to washing our ambulances, cleaning to helping around site the team were amazing and we are so thankful to them all.”

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “We are in awe in the many ways those that care about our animal welfare work support us at the GSPCA carry out our 24/7 work.”

“Last month we welcome an awesome team of volunteers from Specsavers not from just locally but some over from the UK.”

“They did so much from cleaning pathes, weeding, cutting hedges, planting, clearing pathes and so much more.”

“To everyone at Specsavers a huge thank you for your support it is so appreciated and we look forward seeing you again soon.”

“There are many ways to support our work with lots of ideas on our website www.gspca.org.gg or set up your own sponsored challenge by going to www.giving.gg or https://www.justgiving.com/gspca .”

“For those from those want to give CSR time and skills to those wanting to help sponsor or support something from our Wish List http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list .”

“If your group or business would like to find out about spending a day at the Shelter please go to -

http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days “

“For other ways your business can help us here at the GSPCA please go to -

http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/how-your-business-can-help-gspca-corporate-sponsorship “

“If you would like to volunteer then to find out more details here -

http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers or to complete the volunteer application form please check out https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=gspca&method=online_form_html&formid=14 .”

"We also have vacancies at the GSPCA and to find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/vacancies ."

“There are always lots of other ways to support us from donating online to creating your own fundraising event and you can do this by this link  https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA) or for lots of fund raising ideas please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising .”

“We also have loads of ways to support us and to donate in this link including information on our BIGGEST BUILD appeal  https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years .”

“To see a list of the many events we are at check out those below or on any of our latest blogs https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog “

“We couldn’t do so much without your support.”

Some words from the lovely Adam & Becks from Specsavers on the day:‘The Global Customer Engagement and Ecommerce team arrived at the GSPCA, suited, booted, and ready for action. We even sported Specsavers-branded bucket hats, which gave off a gamekeeper vibe—perfect for the task at hand. The hats came in handy as we were lucky to enjoy some stunning Guernsey weather. After a quick introduction with Tim, it became clear that the GSPCA team is fully dedicated to caring for the many animals that come through their doors. Every staff member we met was deeply passionate about the well-being of the animals, which was truly humbling.

With all the focus on the animals, the grounds and site needed some maintenance. Throughout the day, we cleared overgrown vegetation, planted shrubs, and installed nesting boxes in the remembrance garden. The most sought-after job, by far, was pressure washing. Not to mention painting buildings to a fresh finish. Matt’s approach to ladder safety with an electric chainsaw had us all holding our breath, but he somehow managed to keep both the garden and himself in one piece.

While some of us were busy carving out new garden paths, others “took one for the team” by walking dogs and playing with them in the run—it’s tough work, but someone had to do it! There were also cats, rabbits, ferrets, and a rescued loggerhead turtle!

We had a brilliant day at the GSPCA in Guernsey, where our team came together under the sunshine to tackle all sorts of tasks—with a little humour and a lot of enthusiasm. With our team uniforms of bucket hats, tea in one hand and a biscuit in the other, we powered through the day. Growing closer as a team and bonding over our shared love of animals.

Again thank you so much, as mentioned before we left I hope we can do it again!!’

To find out more about Specsavers please visit https://www.specsavers.co.uk/about

See some of the stories of Specsavers helping at the GSPCA https://www.gspca.org.gg/search/node/specsavers

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  

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/

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Subscribe to our Supporters Newsletter

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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…………..