Grant Thornton Team Lends a Helping Hand at the GSPCA
The GSPCA was delighted to welcome a team of volunteers from Grant Thornton yesterday, who spent the day helping staff care for animals and support the charity's vital work at the Shelter in St Andrews.
The day began with Ella and Cindy arriving at the GSPCA, where they were welcomed by GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne and Training and Community Officer Tim Pellett. After an introduction to the charity and its work, they rolled up their sleeves and assisted with caring for the many animals at the shelter, as well as helping exercise the dogs in the GSPCA's care.
In the afternoon, Ashley, Sam, Catalina and Salesha took over the volunteering duties and were soon hard at work helping with some much-needed spring cleaning in the kennels. The team also helped wash the GSPCA's animal ambulances, which transport thousands of sick, injured and orphaned animals every year across Guernsey.
GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne said:
"We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone from Grant Thornton who gave up their time to help us yesterday. From caring for animals and exercising dogs to cleaning kennels and washing our ambulances, every task they completed makes a real difference to our staff, volunteers and, most importantly, the animals in our care. They worked incredibly hard throughout the day and were a pleasure to have at the shelter."
Training and Community Officer Tim Pellett added:
"Corporate volunteer days are such a valuable way for businesses to support local charities. The Grant Thornton team got stuck into every task with enthusiasm and energy, helping us achieve jobs that can often be difficult to fit into our busy daily schedule. We are extremely grateful for all their hard work and support."
The GSPCA encourages other businesses, organisations and community groups to consider taking part in a corporate volunteering day. These opportunities allow teams to give back to the community while helping the charity care for thousands of animals each year.
There are many ways businesses and groups can support the GSPCA, including volunteering, supporting items on the charity's wish list, fundraising, sponsoring projects or helping with the GSPCA's current appeal for two replacement animal ambulances. The charity's existing ambulances are heavily relied upon and are frequently in need of repairs due to the high volume of animal rescues and welfare callouts undertaken each year.
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 visit:
https://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list
The GSPCA would once again like to thank Ella, Cindy, Ashley, Sam, Catalina and Salesha from Grant Thornton for their time, enthusiasm and hard work supporting the animals and staff at the shelter. Their efforts demonstrate how much can be achieved when local businesses and charities work together for the benefit of the community and animal welfare.
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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