First Ever Charities Seafront Sunday a Huge Success for Guernsey
The Association of Guernsey Charities (AGC) are delighted to celebrate the success of the very first Charities Seafront Sunday, held on Sunday 17th May 2026 along the seafront in St Peter Port.
With nearly 40 charities and good causes represented, alongside over 60 additional stalls and activities, the event brought together the community for a vibrant and uplifting day. Despite a couple of short, light showers, the atmosphere remained fantastic throughout, with strong support from the public and a real sense of community spirit.
The day began in style with an incredible display from the Guernsey Majorettes, followed by an impressive marching band performance by the Guernsey Boys’ Brigade, setting the tone for a lively and engaging event.
Entertainment continued throughout the day, including performances from GU10, who delighted the crowds with their sea shanties, while the GSPCA ran a popular fun dog show, which proved to be a highlight for many visitors.
A wide range of charities and organisations took part, showcasing their work and engaging with the public. These included:
GSPCA, Guernsey Freemasons, Guernsey Together Festival, (GO) Giving Opportunities, Guernsey Mind, Grow Limited, Guernsey Kidney Patients Association, Channel Islands Air Search, The Clean Earth Trust, Headway Guernsey, Fairtrade Guernsey, Red Cross, Guernsey Nature Commission, Autism Guernsey, Dementia Friendly Guernsey +, Bright Tights, Bright Beginnings, Guernsey Bereavement Service, Les Bourgs Hospice, Diabetes Guernsey, Royal Guernsey Light Infantry, Guernsey Caring for Ex Offenders (GCFEO), RNLI Guernsey, Pink Ladies, Bailiwick of Guernsey Scout Association, The Guernsey Society for Cancer Relief, Guernsey Friends of Maggie's, ACTIVE, Bowel Cancer Guernsey, Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, Girlguiding Guernsey, Youth Commission, and St John Ambulance and Rescue – Flying Christine.
The Association of Guernsey Charities also hosted a dedicated stall, providing information about its work and promoting key platforms designed to support the charitable sector, including:
AGC website - https://charity.org.gg/
Find out about volunteering opportunities in Guernsey - https://volunteer.gg/index-classic
Donate to local good causes through the dedicated local giving page - https://giving.gg/
Check out the #without us campaign - https://www.withoutus.gg/
Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager and Director of the Association of Guernsey Charities, said:
"We are absolutely thrilled with the success of the first Charities Seafront Sunday. It was fantastic to see so many charities and good causes come together in one place to showcase the incredible work happening across our island. The atmosphere was brilliant throughout the day, and it was wonderful to see the community coming out in such strong support despite a couple of short showers. I would like to extend a huge thank you to every charity, organisation, volunteer, performer, and supporter who helped make the event such a success. Events like this highlight just how important the charitable sector is in Guernsey, and we are proud to celebrate and support that together."
The AGC and GSPCA encourage everyone to visit the participating charities’ social media pages to see the many photos and comments capturing what was truly a memorable and inspiring day.
Plans are already being considered for future events, building on the success of this inaugural Charities Seafront Sunday.
Steve continued “The GSPCA are hugely grateful to all involved and supported the Liberation Ball event at The Duke.”
“The work never ends and the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal continues to help support this much needed build and to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspcabiggestbuildappeal .”
“Also don’t forget it is GSPCA Cupcake Week another way to support our work by making, baking and selling cake to raise funds for animals in Guernsey and to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-cupcake-week .”
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
- 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
- Classic Vehicle Show Sunday 21st June 2026
- Take Your Dog to Work Day Friday 26th June 2026
- Viaer Marchi Monday 6th July 2026
- Kitten Day 10th July 2026
- World Snake Day 16th July 2026
- Guinea Pig Appreciation Day 16th 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
- 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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