Huge thanks to Guernsey Freemasons for their help with the Puffin Parade

Local Freemasons and Directors of Autism Guernsey Worshipful Brothers, Jerry Girard, Dr Nick King and Andrew Sparks joined forces with the GSPCA Manager and a Brother Steve Byrne, to raise badly needed funds for both charities by offering sponsorship of 60 handcrafted puffins which were individually painted by artists, school children, community groups and companies from across the island.

At the launch of the Puffin Parade back in April they were then invited to Government House where Mrs Cripwell who is the Patron of Autism Guernsey and the Lieutenant Governor Richard Cripwell CB, CBE who is the Patron of the GSPCA hosted the launch of the Puffin Parade by unveiling one of the beautifully painted puffins.

Lieutenant Governor Richard Cripwell quoted, “We are now officially in Puffin arrival month as the real birds start to nest along our incredible coast line it was so nice to meet so many of the sponsors and artists and for the first Puffin to be unveiled. This morning the last few Puffins arrive at their locations and it is wonderful to see it all coming together.”

The GSPCA, supported by volunteers from Guernsey Freemasons (and many others), then ensured that the 60 puffins were located in local businesses, schools, churches, local visitor attractions and restaurants throughout the island, with one located in the neighbouring island of Herm.

The children and islanders of the Bailiwick of Guernsey as well as the many visitors were then invited to enter a competition which involved spotting all puffins on the parade with the assistance of a specially created application allowing the whole community to get involved. The twelve most popular puffins will also be captured in a 2024 diary to celebrate the popular event and raise additional funds.

Tuesday 12^th September the puffin auction took place! All sixty were on display at the largest hotel on the island where businesses and individuals were able to bid for their particular favourite.

Auctioneer and local BBC Guernsey presenter John Randal held the gavel for the evening and managed to raise an incredible amount for each puffin.

Andrew Sparks Director of Autism Guernsey said “The whole event demonstrated the intrinsic links between freemasonry, charity and working together in supporting the island community in order to raise ..... wait for it..... £98,400! For two deserving charities.”

“An amazing some on Money raised for charity we are so proud!”

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “The Puffin Parade was an 18 month project and event from start to finish and we really couldn’t be happier with how incredibly well it went.”

“From the hundreds of people involved to put it all together, sponsors, artists and so many more there are so many thanks to make.”

“A special thanks to the many Brethren from the Guernsey Freemasons who helped in so many ways from moving Puffins to where they needed to be, sponsoring some of them, , making the website, hosting them in a number of places and especially on the auction night which raised an amazing £98,400.”

“The fun continues as many of the Puffins are around Guernsey in new locations so the Puffin parade lives on and thank you to everyone that made it such a special event in our 150^th year and Autism Guernsey’s 10^th year.”

“You can still donate to the Puffin Parade and we are planning a calendar of the Puffins so more to come.”

“Again a huge thanks to everyone involved and supported such an amazing event in what is our 150th year at the GSPCA.”

"All this year we are celebrating 150 years and there are many ways to get involved - https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-year ."

For those wanting to donate still to the event and the two charities please visit https://giving.gg/donate/event/9201/Puffin-Parade

To see all the details about the event please visit https://puffinparade.org.gg/

Donate

Donate by calling  01481 257261, by post to GSPCA, Rue des Truchots, St Andrews, Guernsey GY6 8UD or online https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

GSPCA BIGGEST BUILD Appeal

For details please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/biggest-appeal-ever-gspca-big-build-appeal-buy-brick-build-brighter-future-animals-guernsey

GSPCA 150th Year Ball Saturday 10th February

To find out more -

GSPCA Celebrates 150 years in 2023

This year the GSPCA celebrate 150 years and to find out more please check out https://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-celebrating-150-years

Sponsored Event

Why not create your own sponsored event or challenge - https://giving.gg/donate/charity/2/Guernsey-Society-for-the-Prevention-of-Cruelty-to-Animals-(GSPCA)

For lots more ideas why not visit our fundraising page www.gspca.org.gg/fundraising

Wish List

Check out our wish list page from the smallest of items to our biggest of projects there are many ways to support us - http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/our-plans-wish-list

To visit our Amazon Wish list to see some of the items we need to help the wildlife please visit - https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/25MJPPDAGXHL1?type=WishList

GSPCA Wildlife Hospital Appeal

To make a direct donation please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/4618/Please-Support-the-GSPCA-Wildlife-Hospital-Appeal

To Buy a Brick in the new Wildlife Hospital and download a leaflet please click here - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Buy%20a%20Brick%20Wildlife%20Hospital.pdf

Larger donors or corporates may want to make a larger donation and become an Exclusive Build Partner and to find out more please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/page/gspca-exclusive-build-partner

Legacies & Bequests

By leaving a gift to the GSPCA in your Will really helps us to improve the lives of animals into the future.  After providing for those you care for, please consider leaving a proportion of what remains to the GSPCA it is so appreciated and makes a real lasting legacy.

A gift like this to the GSPCA ensures our animals and those in Guernsey will always have someone to keep them safe. To find out more please http://www.gspca.org.gg/about/gifts-wills-and-funding 

Gift Aid on Donations over £500

To find out about the States of Guernsey tax relief information on gift aid up to 2020 on donations totalling between £500 and £5000 please see the details by going to https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2617&p=0

2021 gift aid is from £500 and up to £7500 and here are the details - https://www.gov.gg/article/151830/Income-tax-relief

To download the form to claim for 2020 or before please follow this link https://www.gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=1994&p=0

Become a sponsor and GSPCA member

Why become an Angel Pen Pal Sponsor and support our work each month please visit - http://www.gspca.org.gg/sites/default/files/Angel%20sponsor%20form%20special%202018%20new.pdf

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  

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Below are our usual opening times but these are occasionally adjusted to ensure we provide the best of care for the animals and those needing our 24/7 help, in an emergency please call 01481 257261

Upcoming Events we are at and need your help -

Are you supporting the GSPCA our 150th year? Here are a few ways you could get involved | GSPCA Guernsey

October 2023 - World Animal Month

Wednesday 4^th October 2023 - World Animal Day

Wednesday 25^th October 2023 - Volunteer Induction Evening

Wednesday 8^th November 2023 – GSPCA Dog First aid Course

Wednesday 15^th November 2023 – GSPCA Cat First aid Course

Wednesday 22^nd November 2023 – Volunteer Induction Evening

Monday 4^th December 2023 – World Wildlife Conservation Day

GSPCA 150^th Year Ball – Saturday 10^th February 2024

Many more events will be added and dates to be confirmed and if you have any events or ideas to celebrate our 150 years please get in touch…………..