Puffin Parade Auction an incredible success for GSPCA and Autism Guernsey

On Tuesday 12^th September 2023 all 60 Puffins from the Guernsey Puffin Parade for the first time were all in one place in their glory.

After an epic undertaking by all involved in putting together the Guernsey Puffin Parade all 60 Puffins were put on display at St Pierre Park Hotel ahead of the auction.

The day saw 1000’s of islanders and tourists visiting the 60 puffins and also donating and purchasing Puffin Parade raffle tickets and tickets to attend the auction.

The auction saw hundreds of islanders attend with John Randall from BBC Guernsey doing an incredible job.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “The Guernsey Puffin Parade has been such an incredible event for both the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey with the GSPCA celebrating 150 years and Autism Guernsey celebrating 10 years, what an incredible way to celebrate with all that has taken place with the Guernsey Puffin Parade.”

“There are so many to thank and despite being a long day from getting them all in place to the auction we really couldn’t believe how amazing we have been supported.”

“Seeing all 60 in one place was so amazing.”

“John Randall was an incredible auctioneer and not only did we sell out tickets for the event we managed thanks to  St Pierre Park fit a few extras in.”

“From £700 to £3500 nearly all went for over £1000 making just short of £100,000 in the auction alone with funds being raised in many other ways from the raffle to the quiz and we are planning a calendar with the best pictures for 2024.”

Mandy Rowlinson from Autism Guernsey said “WOOHOO £98,200 raised at the puffin auction tonight. Thank you so much John Randall for doing such a fantastic job as auctioneer, together with all the volunteers who helped to make this evening a great success.”

Steve continued “Again a massive thanks to all involved and supported the Guernsey Puffin Parade.”

“All the raffle prize, quiz and app winners will be contacted and the many Puffins will all be collected by tomorrow lunch time and hopefully we will see many around the island for years to come.”

“We had commission bids as far as England but all we believe will be staying within the Bailiwick and the funds raised will help do so much for both charities.”

“I’m sure there will be more to come but one final thank you for now and please do contact GSPCA or Autism Guernsey if you can support us in any way, thank you.”

"One final note if anyone would like to make a donation of £1,800 that would make the donation total £100,00, but no matter the total thank you so so much to all involved as it has been an absolutely fantastic community event and has show cased the incredible community we have here in Guernsey."

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 BIGGEST BUILD Appeal

For details please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/biggest-appeal-ever-gspca-big-build-appeal-buy-brick-build-brighter-future-animals-guernsey

GSPCA 150th Year Ball Saturday 10th February

To find out more -

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  

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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

April - August 2023 Autism Guernsey and GSPCA Puffin Parade https://puffinparade.org.gg/  

23^rd and 24^th August 2023 – North Show - https://northshow.org.gg/

Guided Tour - Monday, August 28, 2023 2:00PM https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gspca-educational-guided-tours-tickets-627157002477  

September 2023 - World Animal Remembrance Month

Wednesday 13^th September 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening

24^th September 2023 St Johns Ambulance Seafront Sunday

October 2023 - World Animal Month

Wednesday 4^th October 2023 - World Animal Day

Wednesday 25^th October 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening

Wednesday 8^th November 2023 – GSPCA Dog First aid Course

Wednesday 15^th November 2023 – GSPCA Cat First aid Course

Wednesday 22^nd November 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening

Monday 4^th December 2023 – World Wildlife Conservation Day

GSPCA 150^th Year Ball – Saturday 10^th February 2024

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…………..