01 September 2024
Little Chapel Foundation

The Little Chapel is generally open from 9am to 4pm in winter and 9am to 6pm in summer. Entry is free but the Chapel relies entirely on donations for its upkeep and for the programme of renovation and repair work being carried out. Please help to save the Chapel for future generations by giving as generously as you can. Thank you!

16 September 2024 St John looking to appoint a new Knight or Dame Commander
St John Guernsey LBG

The Commandery of St John in the Bailiwick of Guernsey is looking to appoint a new Knight or Dame Commander, who as chair of the organisation will be the leading figure and principal public face of the board which oversees both the St John Guernsey charity and Ambulance and Rescue Guernsey. The recruitment of a new Knight or Dame Commander follows the recent retirement of John Hollis OstJ who stood down due to poor health. The role involves leading the organisation, providing strategic oversight and chairing the Commandery of St John in the Bailiwick of Guernsey. The post holder will be an ambassador for St John, engaging with political and community stakeholders, developing and fostering partnerships, working with the media and representing St John at official events locally and in the UK. Nicola Hoyland-Birch who is leading the appointment process explained: "We are looking for an inspirational leader, who shares the St John values and can support and develop the growth of the organisation as a whole, so we can continue to deliver the excellent care and compassion that islanders have come to expect. The role requires someone who is an experienced and professional chair person, with excellent communication skills and who is able to engage a wide range of stakeholders." This is a voluntary role. St John operates St John Guernsey, a charity which is dedicated to helping islanders through the provision of first aid, training and youth work; and Ambulance and Rescue Guernsey which provides emergency medical and major incident response for the Bailiwick on behalf of the States of Guernsey and the States of Alderney. Further details are available at stjohn.gg.

20 September 2024 Grow Hub - last few office spaces for rent
Grow Limited

Local disability charities are being offered accessible office space, at competitive rates, on the redeveloped GROW site in the Coutanchez. Join Wigwam, Mencap, Carers Guernsey, Paws for Support in our new offices Email hub@grow.gg for more info. https://grow.gg/grow-community-hub/ The charity has announced the opening of its Community Hub which will provide office space, shared training areas and the use of modern facilities for co-locating charities at discounted rates. A variety of accommodation is available including the ability to lease a ‘hot desk’ in a fully serviced office shared with other operators, similar to the well-established system at Digital Greenhouse. Rooms ranging in size to accommodate between three and eight desks are also offered. GROW Hub members will also be able to hire a range of meeting rooms, the board room, the canteen and life-skills kitchen at very competitive rates. All the areas are accessible with a lift to the first-floor accommodation and co-locators will have ‘out of hours’ access. Whilst parking is limited onsite, GROW is encouraging ‘active travel’ with covered bicycle spaces and a new bus layby at the Coutanchez. GROW General Manager, Karen Blanchford said, ‘For the first-time disability charities will have the opportunity to cross collaborate and share ideas and knowledge, becoming part of a dynamic community. Sharing joint training and workshops will help forge stronger partnerships while, at the same time, developing more effective use of skills and experiences within the sector.’ Wigwam Support Group LBG, which provides friendship and advice for families of children and young people with special needs, has already moved in. Susie Gallienne, Family Support Coordinator at Wigwam says: ‘We are delighted to be part of a community of charities that support people with disabilities, all of us operating from the same building. For our children, we will have access to spaces for arts and crafts and other hobbies and, of course, gardening and growing. The GROW site is in the middle of the island and offers plenty of space which is perfect for people with sensory issues. We are looking forward to developing Wigwam further in our new home.’ Charities associated with the disability sector interested in renting space and becoming part of the GROW Community Hub should contact Karen Blanchford, General Manager email karen@grow.gg Wigwam contacts: susie.gallienne@wigwam.org.gg 07839121678