#GSPCAPurpleWeek Starts Today – Celebrate 153 Years and Help Support Our Biggest Wishes
Today marks the start of #GSPCAPurpleWeek, a week dedicated to celebrating the GSPCA’s 153 years of caring for the animals of Guernsey, and an opportunity for the community to come together to support the charity’s vital work.
Throughout the week, the GSPCA is encouraging islanders, schools, businesses, community groups, and individuals to “Go Purple” in any way they can—whether through fundraising, awareness activities, donations, or simply helping spread the word.
This year, the GSPCA is highlighting its Wish List, which features several essential funding priorities that will help secure the future of the charity, improve services for animals, and support the ambitious #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal.
Our Current Funding Wishes
There are many ways to make a meaningful difference:
• £40,000 for Solar Panels for the New Wildlife Hospital
To ensure the new Wildlife Hospital is as environmentally friendly and cost‑efficient as possible, the GSPCA is seeking support to complete the solar installation.
• £1.9 million for the #GSPCABiggestBuildAppeal
The charity continues its largest development project in history—rebuilding key facilities including the Wildlife Hospital, kennels, and ferret housing. Every donation, large or small, brings the GSPCA closer to completing these essential buildings.
• £10,000 for New IT Equipment
Updated technology is urgently needed to support the team’s work, helping staff and volunteers care for animals more efficiently and safely.
• Amazon Wish List Items
From everyday essentials such as food, toys, heating lamps, and cleaning supplies to a brand-new Animal Ambulance, supporters can purchase items directly for the animals in the GSPCA’s care.
• Buy a Brick or Sponsor a Room
Supporters can leave a lasting legacy in the new build by buying a brick, sponsoring a kennel, room, or specialised area in the new facilities—a unique way to celebrate a loved one, pet, business, or personal milestone.
Quote from Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager
“We are incredibly proud to begin #GSPCAPurpleWeek as we celebrate an amazing 153 years of helping animals in our island community. This week is all about celebrating that history while looking to the future. Every donation—whether it’s a brick for the new build, a pack of food from our Amazon Wish List, or support for our solar panels—helps us provide the very best care for animals now and for generations to come. We are so grateful to everyone who gets involved, wears purple, raises funds, or simply shares our message. Together, we can make an enormous difference.”
How You Can Get Involved
• Wear purple for a day or dress your workplace, school, or window in purple
• Organise a purple-themed fundraiser—cakes, quizzes, raffles, sponsored walks
• Donate to the GSPCA’s Wish List or Buy a Brick campaign
• Share #GSPCAPurpleWeek on social media to raise awareness
• Support the Amazon Wish List to provide essential items for animals in care
• Make a one‑off or regular donation to help the charity continue its work
Join the Celebration
The GSPCA invites everyone to get involved, show their support, and help us continue our lifesaving work.
For more information on how to support #GSPCAPurpleWeek, please visit www.gspca.org.gg or contact the team on 01481 257261.
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 https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-purple-week
- GSPCA Celebrates 153 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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