Submitted by Steve on 09:57, 22nd Oct, 2025 | 0

The Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) is proud to announce a landmark moment in its 152-year history as part of the ongoing #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal.

In a private ceremony by invitation only, the GSPCA will lay the cornerstone of first brick laid of its new Wildlife Hospital on the foundations which have now been completed—an essential step in the charity’s most ambitious construction project to date.

This special event celebrates the progress made so far in the development of the Wildlife Hospital, a facility that will significantly enhance the care and rehabilitation of wild animals across the Bailiwick.

Attendees will be welcomed to the GSPCA Training and Events Room, where refreshments will be served and a display will showcase the future plans for the build. GSPCA team members will be on hand to discuss the journey and vision behind the appeal.

Following the ceremony, guests will be invited to take part in guided tours of the Animal Shelter and continue conversations over refreshments.

GSPCA Manager Steve Byrne shared his thoughts on the occasion:

“This is a truly historic moment for the GSPCA and for animal welfare in Guernsey.”

“The laying of the Wildlife Hospital cornerstone marks not just the physical foundation of a building, but the foundation of a brighter future for thousands of animals in need.”

“We are incredibly grateful to all those who have supported the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal and helped bring this vision to life.”

“There are so many ways to support this much needed facilities and we have already raised £1,500,000 of the £3,700,000 but a long way to go to reach our target to get all the facilities including kennels and a ferret unit by next Winter.”

“On top of this we are looking at green energy options and you can see lots of ways to help on our website and upcoming blogs.”

“For more information or to support the appeal, please visit https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspcabiggestbuildappeal or email [email protected] “

The GSPCA extends heartfelt thanks to its supporters, volunteers, and community partners who continue to champion its mission. While this ceremony is by invitation only, the charity encourages everyone to follow the progress of the build and support the appeal in any way they can.

For more information on the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal, visit www.gspca.org.gg

To see events, ways to support and animals in need please see our latest blog https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog

Upcoming events

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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