Last day of #GSPCAPurpleWeek and looking to the future during these difficult days
Submitted by Steve on 11:46, 19th Feb, 2021 |
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Today is that last day of #GSPCAPurpleWeek celebrating 148 years of caring for animals in Guernsey.
Despite the extreme challenges we all face the GSPCA continues to grow to meet the demands of the modern world with enthusiasm, optimism and energy. The role now, as in those early days, of preventing cruelty and promoting kindness to animals, through education, is as strong as ever. So much is achieved - through qualified and dedicated staff, our own welfare officer, wardens, volunteers, friends and supporters throughout the island and through our association with the other animal welfare organisations around the world.
We are completely funded through the generosity of the local community and without donations, monthly giving, legacies and our members we wouldn't be able to help the 1000's of animals every year that come through our doors.
We are a registered charity which is a requirement under Guernsey Law. Our charity number is 003 which makes the GSPCA one of the oldest registered charities in Guernsey and this number was issued by the Association of Guernsey Charities.
As a charitable organisation the GSPCA is headed by a committee that is elected from the membership each year. The committee are members of the GSPCA that bring a variety of skills and expertise to drive the organisation forward and direct their team of staff, volunteers and supporters to help promote kindness and prevent cruelty to animals in Guernsey.
The whole team over the last year have been working on looking to the future with a focus on our strategy, values and our vision for the future and we thought we would share this with you during this very special week.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “With over 148 years of history at the GSPCA we have a past full of stories , challenges and amazing achievements.”
“Over the last year the team have been working hard looking to the future despite these difficult days.”
“Our aims, objectives and mission remain as strong now as it did when we are founded and is integral within what we do 24/7.”
“Our strategy, values and vision statement is something we have been looking at closely at all levels from surveying all of the staff and volunteers and looking at what we do and what we need to focus on.”
“What came through in abundance was the word ‘caring’ which is what we have set as our key value.”
“Collaborative as in sharing knowledge for excellence and working with our community.”
“Active, we strive to provide a 24/7 service to ensure we do the best we can for animals and our community. Having a proactive approach tackling issues, facilitating solutions.”
“Respectful, of animals and people.”
“Inclusive, together for animals and our community.”
“Nurturing, we are nurturing the animals in our care and through our education work to improve a world for all.”
“Grateful, we are grateful to those that support our work, kind towards one another and promoting a caring organization.”
“The GSPCA vision for the future is ‘A community where animals are free from abuse, neglect and abandonment and where people care for and support domestic and wild animals, by working together and learning to ensure a future of compassionate care towards all animals.”
“Today is the last day of #GSPCAPurpleWeek which we hold each year to celebrate our long history and all that we achieve.”
“Thousands of pounds has been raised during #GSPCAPurpleWeek this year and we have to thank everyone that has got involved from the first large donation of £2000 from Support Adoption for Pets and Pets at Home to the wonderful feature sent out by the Guernsey Chamber of Commerce, amazing Amazon Wish List gifts to those donating on www.giving.gg .”
“We also thank all of the team and volunteers who we couldn’t ensure we can care for and rescue animals 24/7.”
“The GSPCA is headed by a committee who with lockdown have to meet online and we are currently looking for a new member to join with ideally accountancy and investment skills and if you are interested please do email your CV to me on [email protected] .”
GSPCA Mission Statement
To prevent cruelty to all animals, to rescue animals in distress, to provide shelter for strays and to foster and encourage kindness and consideration in the treatment of all animals and birds.
GSPCA Objectives
The aims and objectives of The Society are to support animals and animal welfare in Guernsey.
They include but are not limited to;
i) To prevent cruelty to animals in Guernsey,
ii) To rescue animals in distress,
iii) To foster and encourage by promotional/educational/other means the principle of kindness and consideration in the treatment of all animals, whether domestic or wild,
iv) To provide a temporary home for stray or injured animals,
v) To provide a shelter for animals in need,
vi) To cooperate with kindred and other organisations,
vii) To do all such other things as the Society may deem incidental or conducive to the attainment of the Society’s overall purpose in pursuance of these aims,
viii) The Society shall employ all means necessary to denounce acts of neglect and cruelty.
GSPCA Vision Statement
A community where animals are free from abuse, neglect and abandonment and where people care for and support domestic and wild animals, by working together and learning to ensure a future of compassionate care towards all animals.
GSPCA Values
GSPCA is committed to being CARING:
Collaborative – sharing knowledge for excellence and working with our community
Active – strive to provide a 24/7 service to ensure we do the best we can for animals and our community. Having a proactive approach tackling issues, facilitating solutions
Respectful – of animals and people
Inclusive – together for animals and our community
Nurturing – nurturing the animals in our care and through our education work to improve a world for all
Grateful – grateful to those that support our work, kind towards one another and promoting a caring organization
Check out this lovely short VT on our values made by one of our team Michelle Champion - https://youtu.be/5pysTiENjwQ
GSPCA Strategic Aims
Strategic Aim 1 – Animal Welfare
‘To continually raise and improve standards of animal welfare for those in our care and to all animals’
Strategic Aim 2 -Team, Membership & Community Support
‘To encourage GSPCA membership and it’s support network. To include volunteers, supporters, referrals, current members to help us raise our profile in the local community utilising media and other means to achieve our aims and objectives.’
Strategic Aim 3 – Partnership & Networks
‘Working within our community and with other like minded organisations’
‘To create a strong network of professionals and experts to assist us in working towards our aims and objectives’
‘Develop and further enhance ways of working together.’
‘To ensure our interactions are strong, effective, supportive and enjoyable’
Strategic Aim 4 – Finance & Sustainability
‘To develop funding streams and a finance strategy which ensure the GSPCA remains sustainable whilst achieving it’s aims and objectives’
‘To identify projects and continually develop and review a business plan to ensure our future’
‘To reach out to our local communities; educate, inform and engage. Garnering support for our work, raising awareness and promoting and tackling animal welfare issues’
‘To be recognised and acknowledged as the go to animal welfare organisation that can provide a voice for animals, to be an advocate for animal welfare, impart sector knowledge, information and advice to government, the public, the media and others’
‘To maximise communication channels, ensuring information and knowledge is accurately and ethically shared with our community’
Strategic Aim 6 – Legal & Constitutional
‘Ensure we remain complainant with all legal processes and procedures to uphold and maintain our aims and objectives’
Steve continues "You will see that we have set stategic aims so we have a focus and these are reviewed, explored and discussed at committee meetings so we have a clear view of what we are trying to acheive and ensure we are meeting those goals."
"A year ago when we held our last #GSPCAPurpleWeek we would never have dreamed we would be in a lockdown."
“With few fund raisers and next to no boarding due to lockdown the GSPCA income has been hit hard and we need your support now more than ever.”
“There are many ways you can help support our vital 24/7 work and donate or raise funds for the hundreds of animals in our care.”
“With over 130 hedgehogs, 3 seal pups, dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, fish, reptiles and many birds we help over 3000 animals through the doors every year.”
“With so many animals in our care we would love you to join our sponsor scheme to help us each month.”
“We have been working hard not only to care for the many animals and carry out our rescue work, but also reviewing our strategy.”
“Here is some information for those not familiar with what we are trying to achieve and we couldn’t do this without your support and we really hope you will join in with our last day of #GSPCAPurpleWeek.”
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
In line with States of Guernsey advice please DO NOT visit the GSPCA if have been outside of the Bailiwick of Guernsey in line with their advice or have any symptoms of Coronavirus and we continue visits to the Shelter for only essential reasons and to please call us on 01481 257261 or email [email protected] before your trip to see if we can help without you coming to the Shelter. For the latest information and advice please visit http://www.gspca.org.gg/search/node/coronavirus
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