Conference 2023

The Association of Guernsey Charities 2023 Conference will be on Saturday 14 October.  The theme is Building an Effective Voluntary Sector, and features two Keynote Speakers:  Alex Farrow, Head of Policy and Strategy NCVO, and Dan O'Driscoll, Executive Coach and Consultant.  Charities can then attend a selection of interesting workshops, on a range of topics relevant to the sector.  There will also be an opportunity to network, and meet some useful suppliers to the charity sector.

For further information about the 2023 Conference, and to register your place, please visit: https://agcconference.eventbrite.co.uk.  Space in some workshops is limited, so we are asking all delegates to select the workshops they would like to attend. 

Prevention of Discrimination Ordinance

The Prevention ofDiscrimination Ordinance comes into force on 1st October 2023 and providesadditional protections for employees and service users against discriminationon the grounds of disability, carer status, race, religion or belief and sexualorientation.

The duties for school andeducation providers will come into force on 1st September 2025,unless they are acting as an employer or general service provider, when theduties will commence in October this year.

It is important for allemployers, voluntary organisations, third sector organisations, and thoseorganisations who provide services to the public to be aware of therequirements of this legislation. To help organisations prepare, the Consortium(a group of several key organisations with complementary specialisms) havedeveloped a comprehensive training and development programme. These courses areavailable for free on their website, Consortium.gg.Many of these courses are also being delivered in person at the Princess RoyalCentre of the Performing Arts, please check their website for more details


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News

20 September 2023
Grow is back home!
Grow Limited

We are excited to have moved into our new home. We are currently closed for unpacking and training. Join us on Sunday 1st October for a look around - 12-4pm. The new Retail Training Centre will open November. The new training cafe will start its train...

20 September 2023
Grow Hub - office space for rent
Grow Limited

Local disability charities are being offered accessible office space, at competitive rates, on the redeveloped GROW site in the Coutanchez. The charity has announced the opening of its Community Hub which will provide office space, shared training area...

05 September 2023
Exciting Job Opportunity – Development Officer
Association of Guernsey Charities

Full-Time (flexible) The Association of Guernsey Charities seek an individual to lead on the delivery of support to members, promote the voluntary sector and to support its Officers in their duties and relationships with key stakeholders, full details of...

29 August 2023
EXCITING NEW VACANCIES – GSPCA Deputy Manager, Supervisor and other roles
Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA)

With over 150 years of helping animals in Guernsey and more animals being helped each year than ever before the GSPCA are looking to add new team members to help ensure our 24/7 work. The GSPCA has had to grow in recent years to meet the demands on our...

29 August 2023
EXCITING NEW VACANCIES – GSPCA Deputy Manager, Supervisor and other roles
Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA)

With over 150 years of helping animals in Guernsey and more animals being helped each year than ever before the GSPCA are looking to add new team members to help ensure our 24/7 work. The GSPCA has had to grow in recent years to meet the demands on our...

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Events

01 October 2023
Open Day
Grow Limited

everyone is invited to join us for our Open day 12-4pm. The official opening at 1pm with Lt Governor and Mrs Cripwell, and our patrons Guy and Julia Hands in attendance. Bicycle and accessible parking on site only. Park and walk from DHS Park and rid...

04 October 2023
Lunchtime Learning - GDPR
Association of Guernsey Charities

Our new lunchtime learning sessions are an opportunity for members to get together to learn, or practice, a professional third sector skill in a small, supportive environment. Each one is themed and is held in our office at Cobo Community Centre 12-2pm, ...

07 October 2023
St. Matthews Church Bazaar at Cobo Community Centre
St Matthews Community Centre LBG

Saturday 7th October 2023 from 2-4pm

07 October 2023
Annual Nerine Festival
Plant Heritage Guernsey

Saturday, 7th - Saturday, 21st October 10:00am - 4:00pm Guernsey Gardens, La Ramee, GY1 2TW Free entrance There will be Nerines to buy every day and someone to answer your questions each Saturday and Sunday.

14 October 2023
“Building a more effective Voluntary Sector'' Conference 
Association of Guernsey Charities

Sponsored by Sure, at Les Beaucamps on Saturday, October 14th, This will be an amazing day packed with inspiring talks and useful workshops on topics that you have requested. There will be opportunities to network, a delicious sandwich lunch, plus a po...

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