Guernsey Society for Physically Disabled People (Ron Short Centre)
AGC Membership No. 22
Guernsey Registered Charity number CH065 *
*The Guernsey Registry is responsible for administration of the registers of charities and non-profit organisations. The number indicated above was originally issued to the charity, but this is not an indication that registration is up to date. Please see www.guernseyregistry.com/charities for a current list of registered organisations
Description Aims and Objectives
The Society is a local charitable organisation, which operates from the Ron Short Centre at Beau Sejour. It is committed to helping people of all ages in the Bailiwick of Guernsey who have physical or sensory disabilities. It's work includes direct, social, financial and welfare assistance. It also runs a sheltered workshop at the Ron Short Centre (Monday to Friday), producing a range of goods for sale to the public. Each week, the Society hosts a handicrafts afternoon for ladies and two social afternoons for men.
The society is keen to encourage its younger members educationally and socially, and has a thriving Youth and Social club. Competent staff and/or helpers ably supervise all activities.