Artex Risk Team Lends a Helping Hand at the GSPCA
The GSPCA was delighted to welcome a team of 14 volunteers from Artex to the Animal Shelter yesterday, with the group giving their time, energy and expertise to support the charity's animals and facilities.
Arriving at 9am, the team were greeted by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and Training and Community Officer Tim Pellett. After a group photograph outside the Shelter, the volunteers were soon hard at work helping in a variety of roles across the site.
Throughout the day the Artex team assisted with exercising dogs, cleaning and caring for animals, carrying out a major spring clean in the main store room, gardening around the Shelter grounds and helping improve several areas of the site. The team also brought along brushes, rollers, paints and wood stain to help with ongoing improvements to the GSPCA's main kennel build. Not content with that, they also supplied flowers and plants to brighten the Shelter grounds and reception area.
Training and Community Officer Tim Pellett said:
"What a brilliant bunch today from Artex. As well as bringing brushes, rollers, paints and wood stain, they even went back out and bought some perennials for the feature outside reception. Their enthusiasm and willingness to help was fantastic, and they made a huge difference to the Shelter in just one day."
GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne added:
"A huge thank you to everyone from Artex for giving up their time to help the GSPCA. They tackled every task with smiles on their faces, worked incredibly hard and made a real impact across the Shelter. From helping care for our animals to improving our facilities and grounds, their support has been invaluable."
"This is not the first time Artex have stepped forward to help local charities. Last year they were amazing supporters of the Dolphin Discovery Trail, helping us create a hugely successful community event that raised significant funds for good causes. To see them back again supporting the GSPCA with such enthusiasm has been wonderful, and we cannot thank them enough."
Corporate and group volunteer days continue to play an important role in helping the GSPCA care for thousands of animals each year. Whether helping with animal care, maintenance projects, gardening or fundraising events, volunteer groups provide valuable support whilst enjoying a rewarding team-building experience.
The GSPCA is encouraging more businesses, organisations and community groups to consider taking part in volunteer days, as well as supporting the charity in other ways. The charity's current appeals include the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal, which is helping fund the construction of the new Wildlife Hospital and improved facilities, and an urgent appeal to replace two essential animal ambulances that help rescue and transport sick, injured and vulnerable animals across Guernsey.
To find out more about corporate and group volunteer days visit:
https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/corporate-and-group-days
For information on becoming a volunteer visit:
https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/volunteers
To view current opportunities to join the team visit:
https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/vacancies
To see the GSPCA Wish Lists and current appeals visit:
https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
For details of the urgent appeal to replace two essential animal ambulances visit:
https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/urgent-appeal-help-gspca-replace-two-essential-animal-ambulances
Steve Byrne said:
"Every gift, donation, volunteer hour and act of kindness helps us continue our work for Guernsey's animals. Whether supporting our wish lists, donating towards our new Wildlife Hospital, helping us replace our ambulances or volunteering your time, every contribution makes a difference. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supports the GSPCA and helps us care for animals in need."
Check out more on the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal – https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspcabiggestbuildappeal
To donate to our work and the other animals in our care https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)
To see animals looking for new homes
https://www.gspca.org.gg/animals
To see our youtube channel and lots of videos please visit https://www.youtube.com/@TheGuernseySPCA
To see events, ways to support and animals in need please see our latest blog https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog
Upcoming events
- World Animal Month October 2026
- World Animal Day 4th October 2026
- Feral Cat Day 16th October 2026
- National cat Day 29th October 2026
- Halt Term Spooky Tours October 2026 to be confirmed
- Dog First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursday 12th November 2026 Ref – Dog12/11
- Cat First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursday 26th November 2026 Ref – Cat26/11
- Possible Christmas Themed Animal Discovery Trail November/December 2026 to be confirmed with possible Ball
- World Wildlife Conservation Day 4th December 2026
- Festive Tours December/January 2026/7 to be confirmed
- Sidneys Sponsored Events - Grease and Dirty Dancing Saturday 10th April 2027
Steve continued “There are many ways to support the work of the GSPCA.”
“Our BIGGEST BUILD is now underway and we are desperately looking for support and to help in anyway please do get in touch and check out this link https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/gspca-biggestbuild-begins-demolition-underway-%E2%80%93-buying-brick-sponsorship-can-you-help .”
“To become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor donating each month to help the hundreds of animals in our care which you can do by downloading this form - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf or 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 .”
“To think of helping animals and our work in your legacy or will please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding .”
“For those from those want to give CSR time and skills to those wanting to help sponsor or support something from our Wish List at the GSPCA 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 ."
"For lots of ways to support our work please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years ."
“To visit our facebook page check out this link please click here .”
“To visit our x page please click here .”
“Thank you for your support.”
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