Celebrating Compassion: Vote for the GSPCA at the ADCH & Petplan Charity Awards 2026
Each year, the ADCH & Petplan Charity Awards shine a well‑deserved spotlight on the incredible people working tirelessly within animal welfare charities across the UK and beyond. These awards celebrate passion, dedication and teamwork – values that sit at the very heart of everything the GSPCA does.
We are incredibly proud – and genuinely humbled – to have attended these awards in the past, as well as other similar ceremonies, and to have seen our work recognised both as a charity and through individual nominations. To be acknowledged by supporters, peers and the wider animal welfare community means more to us than words can express.
Recognising Incredible People Making a Real Difference
The Petplan Charity Awards allow supporters to vote in three important categories:
- Team of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Employee of the Year
These categories highlight just how vital every role is within an animal welfare charity. From frontline animal care and rescue, to fundraising, education, maintenance, fostering and administration – saving and improving animal lives is always a team effort.
Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager, said:
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has taken the time to recognise the work of the GSPCA over the years, whether that’s as a team or through individual nominations. Our staff and volunteers work exceptionally hard, often behind the scenes and in difficult circumstances, driven by compassion for animals and a commitment to animal welfare. To see that dedication acknowledged through national awards like these is deeply humbling.”
At the GSPCA, we are fortunate to have:
- A dedicated staff team who go above and beyond every day, often in challenging and emotionally demanding situations
- An amazing group of volunteers who generously give their time, skills and energy to support animals in need
- Supporters and partners who help us continue our work through donations, fundraising and encouragement
Seeing charities from across the ADCH (Association of Dogs and Cats Homes) recognised at these awards is always inspiring and reminds us just how much dedication and compassion exists within the animal welfare sector.
From Your Vote to the National Stage
Voting for the awards helps recognise the hard work that so often goes unseen. Finalists from across the country will be celebrated at the ADCH Conference in May, which this year is being held in Telford – a fantastic opportunity to share best practice, learn from one another and celebrate everything animal welfare teams achieve.
Whether it’s a volunteer who always steps up when help is needed, an employee who treats every animal as if they were their own, or a team that works seamlessly under pressure, your vote truly does make a difference.
Please Take a Moment to Vote
If you have ever supported the GSPCA, visited our shelter, adopted an animal, volunteered with us or simply followed our work, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a few moments to vote in the Team, Volunteer and Employee categories.
Vote here:
https://www.petplan.co.uk/campaign/charity-awards.html
Every vote helps celebrate the compassion, dedication and kindness that drives animal welfare forward – not just at the GSPCA, but across all the wonderful charities involved.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping recognise the people who work every day to give animals the care and second chances they deserve.
To see our youtube channel 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
- GSPCA Purple Week 13th February to Friday 20th February 2026
- GSPCA Celebrates 143 years Saturday 14th February 2026
- Love Your Pet Day Friday 20th February 2026
- Half Term Tours February 2026 To be confirmed
- World Wildlife Day 3rd March 2026
- International Day of the Seal 22nd March 2026
- National Puppy Day 23rd March 2026
- Easter Tours March/April 2026 To be confirmed
- National Ferret Day 2nd April 2026
- Dog First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Wednesday 15th April 2026 Ref – Dog15/04
- EDABL Seafront Sunday 26th April 2026
- Cat First Aid Course 6.30pm - 8.45pm Wednesday 29th April 2026 Ref – Cat29/04
- Animal Welfare Seafront Sunday 3rd May 2026
- Charities Seafront Sunday 17th May 2026
- GSPCA Cupcake Week 15th to 22nd May 2026
- Half Term Tours May 2026 May 2026 To be confirmed
- Microchip Month June 2026
- Volunteers Week 1st – 7th June 2026
- Guernsey Together Saturday 13th June 2026
- EDABL Seafront Sunday 21st June 2026
- Take Your Dog to Work Day Friday 26th June 2026
- Kitten Day 10th July 2026
- World Snake Day 16th July 2026
- Guinea Pig Appreciation Day 16th July 2026
- EDABL Seafront Sunday 19th July 2026
- Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) 23rd – 27th July 2026
- Summer Guided Tours July/August 2026 to be confirmed
- South Show GSPCA Dog Show Saturday 8th August 2026
- West Show 12th-13th August 2026
- World Lizard Day 14th August 2026
- North Show 19th-20th August 2026
- International Dog Day 26th August 2026
- EDABL Seafront Sunday 30th August 2026
- 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
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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