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

25 December 2023
Christmas Day
Salvation Army (including Charity Shop)

Meal and Festive Activities for people looking to Celebrate Christmas together. Open to all.

27 November 2023
Sign up to our Newsletter
Association of Guernsey Charities

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03 November 2023
Christmas Shop Opening
Les Bourgs Hospice Charitable Trust (including Charity Shops)

Coming soon.........!! Our Christmas Shop will be opening on Saturday 11th November 9.00am - 4.30pm. Come and get into the Christmas spirit with us as we kick off the Christmas season at our charity shop.

03 November 2023
We are recruiting
In-dependence

We are looking for a therapist to join our well-established team for a minimum of 10 hours a week. More info on our website https://www.independence.gg/careers

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...

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Events

09 December 2023
Grow Christmas Fayre
Grow Limited

Our Grow Christmas fayre at the new premises will run from Saturday 9th December 10am-3pm. With our own Christmas products to sell, workshop reindeer, snowmen, robins and more. Food and drinks. childrens activities, plant sales, Christmas trees and of cou...

10 December 2023
Light up a Life Christmas Service
Les Bourgs Hospice Charitable Trust (including Charity Shops)

4pm start at the Town Church. We know that amongst the festive cheer and excitement there can be moments of sadness for loved ones that are no longer with us to celebrate Christmas. This service provides a special opportunity to remember them. If you w...

14 December 2023
Charity Chat's
Association of Guernsey Charities

Charity chats are a relaxed networking event, held monthly for all our members. Always a great hour or two, all are welcome to come along with an issue to discuss, a question to ask or just for cup of tea and a chat. Held at our offices at Cobo Community ...

21 December 2023
MS Guernsey Group Coffee Afternoon
Multiple Sclerosis Society Bailiwick of Guernsey Group

Carol Hindes Room at Les Cotils from 2-4pm. Friendly social & chat get-together and free refreshments. Enquiries to Jennifer.Merrett@groups.mssociety.org.uk

07 March 2024
The Suicide Journey
Guernsey MIND - The Guernsey Association for Mental Health

SAVE THE DATE Thursday 7th March - Conference Friday 8th March - Training Day A two day event at Les Cotils, Guernsey discussing topics around suicide with guest speakers from Suicide Bereavement UK. This event is being supported by Talking Benche...

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