2^nd May the Association of Guernsey Charities AGM took place, Peter Rose stepped down as Chair (to Vice Chair) after 3 years in the role and Malcolm Woodhams was elected as the new chair. Peter made an impassioned closing statement including the role of the 3^rd sector and the States poor progress on the social compact, gift aid and payroll giving . You can read his statement on our blog and also details of:

• 2017 grant applications, 4 times oversubscribed for the £220,000 and the need for a review
• 140 registered volunteers on the revamped www.volunteer.gg and www.charity.org.gg websites
• Online  Giving application www.giving.gg which we are very grateful for
• Overseas Aid, the grant arrangements and much more ….

Please read the speech here