A year since the Puffin Parade Auction - Could you or your business sponsor a dolphin in the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025?

Dolphins going fast - Could you or your business sponsor a dolphin in the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025 in aid of GSPCA and Autism Guernsey?

With the recent launch of the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025 businesses and groups are getting involved and it is not to late but you need to move fast!

After the huge success of the Puffin Parade held last year which raised over £140,000 between the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey both charities are delighted to be working together once again  in 2025 to bring to Guernsey the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025.

Both the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey do vital work within our community.  Events such as last year’s Puffin Parade not only raise valuable funds but provide a huge amount of fun for islanders and visitors alike. Next year’s Dolphins Trail promises to be both memorable and spectacular.

Islanders will have heard of the financial challenges faced by both charities. as Autism Guernsey. has recently become aware that one of its major donors will be withdrawing its support by the end of the year. The GSPCA is looking to build much needed new facilities. This event will not only be a celebration of the achievements of two vital charities, but also a chance to support their work.

Autism Guernsey and the GSPCA are appealing for sponsors for each of the 60 dolphins and are well on the way to being half way there. This is your opportunity to sponsor one or more dolphins  on behalf of your business, group, organisation, family or even as a gift or in your own name.

Each sponsor may choose a suitable location, artist and have their details on the plinth in recognition of their support of the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025.  The Trail will be launched next Spring, culminating in an auction that will take place towards the end of Summer 2025, the proceeds of which will be shared by both charities.

To download a sponsorship form please click here https://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Dolphin%20Parade%20Sponsorship%20Form%202025%20V3%20%281%29.pdf  

Over the years the GSPCA has helped dolphins that have been stranded, the most famous of which was Fortune who stayed in Beaucette Marina for a period of rehab.

Dolphins are highly intelligent and sensitive creatures, regular visitors to of our waters and universally loved - a fitting choice for the 2025 Parade.

We would be delighted to hear from anyone wanting to sponsor a Dolphin, any budding or established artists wishing to decorate them as well as anyone wanting to get involved in helping with anything from the transport to the IT, sponsorship to a venue for the auction, in fact in any way you think you can help.

If you are interested in helping please email [email protected] or call 01481 257261 and ask for Steve

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Many may have seen the recent launch of the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025.”

“Last year the Puffin Parade which was run by the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey was a massive success thanks to the amazing support by all involved.”

“Like the Puffin Parade and similar events in previous years we are looking for sponsors for the giant Dolphin statues and artists to paint them as well as locations to place them, help with the hunt app, website, raffle, auction location and much more.”

“We have contacted those amazing supporters who helped with the Puffin Parade and many are supporting this event and we now would love to hear from those keen to help with next year’s BIG event.”

“From DWA Flooring to Craftwise Ltd, Aquitaine Group to Blanchelande Park Nursing Home, Ravenscroft to TISE we are so excited to announce the names of all involved in the coming weeks.”

“The Puffin Parade raised an incredible £140,000 between both the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey and was a huge amount of fun and we continue to love seeing the Puffins featured all around Guernsey.”

“To help and get involved please email me and Andrew via [email protected] .”

“With our BIG BUILD tenders due any day and rising running costs this event both for ourselves and Autism Guernsey is a huge support in the work that we do with the funds raised while having a lot of fun.”

"It was thios time last year we held the Puffin Parade auction and what an incredible nighjt that was."

“The dolphins will soon arrive and we will get them to the nominated artists who will have the winter months to decorate ahead of the laund of the Trail in April, so don’t waste time and please get involved.”

Andrew Sparks Autism Guernsey Director said “The Puffin Parade was an incredible event that raised much needed funds for both the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey last year.”

“Over the last few months we having been working on the next big event which will be the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025.”

“Both charities do so much for the community and we are delighted to once again join up for what is going to be another amazing event to bring joy to the island and bring much needed funds for Autism Guernsey and the GSPCA.”

“Many will have seen the news recently about funding for Autism Guernsey and we are all doing all we can to raise the much needed funds for our essential work supporting our community.

“If anyone is keen to support Autism Guernsey in any way we would love to hear from you from the Dolphin Discovery trail 2025 to other ways you think you can support.”

“We must say a huge thanks to Two Degrees North for kindly making our logo for this event it is hugely appreciated from both the GSPCA and Autism Guernsey.”

“We cannot thank everyone enough that helped with the Puffin Parade and we look forward updating everyone on the Dolphin Discovery Trail 2025.”

To see the Autism guernsey website please visit - https://www.autismguernsey.org.gg/

To see the GSPCA website please visit - https://www.gspca.org.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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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

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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 -  

Tuesday 10th September 2024 630pm Volunteer Induction Evening https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers

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…………..