Order of the Secret Monitor Province of the Channel Islands helping house hedgehogs at the GSPCA

Each year the Province of the Channel Islands Order of the Secret Monitor chose two charities to support and in the past year one of those charities was the Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA).

The GSPCA helps over 3000 wild animals every year and many more domestic and those in need.

The animal the GSPCA helps more than any is the humble hedgehog, in fact over 700 in a year.

The Province of the Channel Islands when they look to support a charity contact them to see what they really need and with so many hedgehogs the GSPCA has been upgrading the hedgehog facilities.

Recently the Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler Right Worthy Brother Mike Le Conte along with the Deputy Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler Very Worthy Brother Gareth Callan visited the GSPCA in St Andrews where the Manager is Steve Byrne a Brother of the order and member of the Arch of Steel in the Province.

Steve gave a tour and introduced Mike and Gareth to some of the hedgehog residents and also explained the work of the GSPCA.

Steve Byrne said "It was lovely to show R.Wy.Bro Mike Le Conte and .Wy.Bro Gareth Callan around the GSPCA and we are so grateful for the amazing donation of £1000 from the OSM Province of the Channel Islands for new hedgehog facilities. We often have over 100 hedgehogs in our care at any time and with many of their enclosures nearly 20 years old the funds will help towards replacing these with brand new pens which hopefully will move into the new Wildlife Hospital we are looking to build in the next year. The Order of the Secret Monitor is a wonderful and friendly Order which I very much enjoy and the fund raising that goes on is truly incredible and from all at the GSPCA a huge thanks to all the Brethren for all they have given to what will make a real difference helping wildlife in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. The GSPCA celebrates 150 years this year and we have so much to celebrate and these new cages being specially made really helps with the wonderful celebrations."

R.Wy.Bro Mike Le Conte said "Gareth and I had a lovely visit at the GSPCA and it was great to see behind the scenes. Each year the Province selects a Guernsey and a Jersey charity to support. Many of the OSM members have a passion for wildlife and this year in Guernsey we decided to help the GSPCA as they need new hedgehog cages. During the tour we got to see many of the animals and facilities which included a few of the young hedgehogs the GSPCA are caring for. The GSPCA does so much for the animals and community of Guernsey and even help the seal pups from Jersey and we are very proud to support their fantastic work."

Wy.Bro Gareth Callan said "I try to get over to Guernsey when I can and it was wonderful to pop along to the GSPCA before the La Marchant Conclave No 421 meeting. Guernsey and Jersey have Channel island news shared and we often see the work of the GSPCA on the local news in Jersey. They do fabulous work and it is great that we can support them. Thank you to Bro Steve for the guided tour and telling us so much about all the work the GSPCA does day and night."

To find out more on the OSM Province of the Channel Islands check out the facebook https://www.facebook.com/OSMProvincialChannelIslands

To find out more about the GSPCA please check out https://www.gspca.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

24^th September 2023 St Johns Ambulance Seafront Sunday

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…………..