Launch of new website for
charities in Guernsey
(August 2006)
The Association of Guernsey Charities has launched a new website for local charities and voluntary groups. The site is the culmination of many months of planning, developing, and producing details about local organisations.
Any charitable organisation based in the Bailiwick of Guernsey can join the Association of Guernsey Charities - there are currently 230 members. The website, which has been produced voluntarily and completely free of charge, provides details of each organisation (together with a link to their website where applicable).
The Association has asked each local charity to nominate a contact name, telephone number and (if available) email address so that anyone wishing to find out further information can directly contact the charity concerned. There are also links from the growing number of local organisations that are able to accept donations over the internet. This facility, which is provided free of charge by Submarine Ltd, allows anyone to make a donation to a local charity quickly, safely and securely, using a credit or debit card.
The Association of Guernsey Charities has operated a website since June 2000. The original website was a replacement for the Directory of Charitable Organisations that had been published by the Association since it started in 1984.
Having undertaken a review of the Association’s original website it was decided to build a brand new site, with an entirely new section of guides and information sheets for charities, or for those considering setting up a charity. There are several guides currently available, including topics such as preparing charitable accounts, starting a charity, and guidance to best charitable practice. There are already plans to add further guides that may be useful to local organisations. Besides being accessible on the website, each guide is available to download (e.g. for printing) in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
The Association aims to promote their new website as widely as possible so that it is recognised as the primary place to find information about charities, or to locate local groups that may be able to help with a particular matter – for example, providing support or assistance for a specific medical condition.
The Website also contains information about The Association, including details of meetings, and information on how charities can join. The website address is: www.charity.org.gg
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