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Clubs & Associations

130 active organisations10 niches in this sector

The oldest, Guernsey Chamber of Commerce, dates to 1808; the newest registered in 2026. Between them, 130 clubs — 20 youth organisations, 14 arts societies, and a scouting cohort of 13 groups from Beavers through Explorers. Forty-five are registered charities; 51 sit in St Peter Port. —

Cultural Arts Societies

29
Stories

Twenty-nine societies span a century — Sarnia Arts & Crafts (1924) the oldest; ten registered charities anchor the cohort.

Youth Organisations

29
Stories

Twenty-nine youth groups — Girlguiding since 1910, a 14-group Scout Association, four cadet corps, and the Youth Commission.

Trade Associations

15
Stories

Fifteen bodies span two centuries — Guernsey Chamber of Commerce (1808) to the Guernsey Association of Trustees (2020).

Service Clubs

12
Stories

Twelve service clubs — Rotary (1923) the oldest, EDABL's seafront markets (2019) the newest civic addition; five registered charities.

Social Clubs

9
Stories

Nine members' clubs across seven parishes — the oldest the United Club (1870), the newest Guernsey Bluetits (2020).

Professional Associations

8
Stories

Eight professional bodies — legal, accountancy, medical, compliance, directors — one statutory (Guernsey Bar), seven voluntary; oldest 1972.

School associations

8
Reference

Senior Citizens Clubs

8
Stories

Eight clubs for older islanders — oldest 1978, newest 2019. Four are Age Concern parish centres; six are charities.

Business Networking Clubs

7
Reference

Seven networking bodies — the oldest the Chamber of Commerce (1808), the newest The B4-8 Club (2006). Four sit in St Peter Port.

Support Self Help Groups

7
Profiles

Seven groups spanning two centuries — Oddfellows (1810) to Man Club (2021), four of them registered charities.

Where to start

One firm per niche, picked for editorial depth.

  • Cultural Arts Societies
    Guernsey Literary Festival
    St Peter Port

    Charity; annual festival of 70-80 events, late April to early May

  • Youth Organisations
    The Youth Commission for Guernsey and Alderney
    St Andrew

    Charity offering free services for children, young people, and families

  • Trade Associations
    Guernsey Finance
    St Peter Port

    Joint government and industry initiative; promotes financial services

  • Service Clubs
    Rotary Club of Guernsey
    St Peter Port

    Worldwide organisation branch, 75 members; community projects since 1923

  • Social Clubs
    Guernsey Aero Club
    Forest

    Private members' aviation club; hosts the annual Air Rally and Wings & Wheels

  • Professional Associations
    Guernsey Bar
    St Peter Port

    Statutory body representing Advocates of the Royal Court; covers Alderney, Sark

  • School associations
    Baubigny Schools Parent Teacher Association
    St Sampson

    Parent-teacher association for St Sampson's High and Le Murier schools

  • Senior Citizens Clubs
    Age Concern Vale Centre
    Vale

    Social centre for older residents; games, socialising, refreshments

  • Business Networking Clubs
    Guernsey Chamber of Commerce
    St Peter Port

    Business networking club; hosts around 50 events annually, offers venue hire

  • Support Self Help Groups
    Oddfellows Loyal Guernsey District Lodge
    St Peter Port

    Friendly society established 1810; offers the Oddfellows Health Care Plan

Other organisations in this sector3

Tagged in Clubs & Associations but not in one of the specific niches above.

  • CICBA Guernsey
    Constituent Member of the English Bridge Union Ltd; bridge tuition
  • Guernsey Model Engineering Society
    Society for building and operating miniature engines, boats, and locomotives
  • Guernsey Sporting Club
    Private Members Club from 1920; two snooker tables, bar, sitting room