Howdens Team Lend a Helping Hand to Transform GSPCA Shelter Pathways
The GSPCA is delighted to recognise the fantastic support from staff at Howdens Guernsey, based at Route de la Garenne, Pitronnerie Road, who have generously volunteered their time throughout April and May to help improve the charity’s animal shelter in St Andrews.
Members of the Howdens team attended in small groups of two and three, giving up their time to assist with the installation of a brand-new pathway around the Shelter. Their hard work has made a significant difference, helping to improve access across the site for staff, volunteers, and the animals in our care.
The new pathway project has been made possible thanks to a kind grant from the Co-op, which not only supported the materials for the pathway but also funded the installation of solar lighting. These lights now provide safer access for GSPCA staff when walking dogs and attending to aviaries and animal enclosures—particularly during dark evenings and wet weather, when surfaces can become slippery.
Steve Byrne, GSPCA Manager, said:
"We are incredibly grateful to the team at Howdens for giving up their time to come and help us in such a practical and meaningful way. The difference the new pathway has made is huge, especially in ensuring safety for both our team and the animals, particularly during poor weather. We would also like to thank the Co-op for their generous grant, which has enabled not only the pathway but also the addition of solar lighting, further improving safety across the site. This is a wonderful example of businesses and our community coming together to support animal welfare."
"They were also assisted by a number of others in fitting the pated including some of our Work 2 Benefit placements."
The GSPCA relies heavily on the support of local businesses and volunteers, and projects like this demonstrate the real impact that community involvement can have.
Businesses interested in organising corporate volunteer days are encouraged to visit:
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Steve continued “The GSPCA extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone involved for helping to create a safer, more accessible environment for the animals and the dedicated team who care for them every day.”
“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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