Every day the GSPCA help save animals lives, but recently the some of the GSPCA team undertook human live saving training.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “With over 3000 sick and injured wild animals through the doors every year and 1000 domestic the GSPCA are use to seeing poorly animals, but with a team of 50 staff, over 800 volunteers and tens of thousands of visitors every year we have to ensure we are prepared for any emergency, animal or human.”
“Last month thanks to the HSC training team at The Institute at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital 11 of the GSPCA attended the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) accepted first aid practice for the purposes of the Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981 and Northern Ireland 1982.”
“It was a thoroughly enjoyable day and we learnt so much from Jonathan Bichard who ran the course.”
Tim Pellet GSPCA Training and Community Officer said “What a great first aid training course we had at the Institute.”
“A huge thank you to Jon who was a fantastic trainer.”
Ali Le Huray Animal Care Supervisor said “We had such an enjoyable day learning all about first aid last month at the PEH and learnt so much, especially the latest best practice.”
Jonathon Bichard Essential skills trainer HSC training team The Institute States Of Guernsey Lead PMVA Trainer said “Just wanted to say how very much I enjoyed training with your group.”
“They were engaging , interested and also willing to be used for demo in certain scenarios.”
“Such an enthusiastic group.”
“Please let me know if I can be of further assistance in the future.”
Steve continued “ GSPCA team members Lorna Chadwick, Tim Pellett, Kevin Beausire, Yvonne Chauvel, Anna Paint, Ali Le Huray, Seb Goman, Neil Hughes, Natalie Spicer, Abby Domaille, Sarah Goddard and myself all really enjoyed the training.”
“For us we go to the professionals for human first aid training and for anyone interested in pet first aid we run dog and cat pet first aid courses.”
“Next month is our next courses with the 12 March and 19th March being the next Dog and Cat courses.”
“To book and find out more please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses .”
“There are many other ways to support our work at the GSPCA and to see lots of ways to get involved please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years and to find out about other education opportunities please get in touch.”
“Thank you again to Jon and all the HSC team for putting on such a wonderful training session.”
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/biggest-appeal-ever-gspca-big-build-appeal-buy-brick-build-brighter-future-animals-guernsey
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/
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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9am – 5pm
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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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9am – 5pm
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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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9am – 5pm
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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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9am – 5pm
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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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9am – 5pm
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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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9am – 5pm
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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 -
Dog First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 12th March 2024 - Ref - Dog 12/3 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19th March 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/3 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Tuesday 16th April 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
GSPCA Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday 19th May 2024 https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/animal-welfare-sea-front-sunday
Wednesday 12th June 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Tuesday 23rd July 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
Tuesday 10th September 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
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 12/9 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
Cat First Aid 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesday 19th November 2024 - Ref - Cat 19/9 https://www.gspca.org.gg/services/training-courses
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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