- Pembrokeshire Action To Combat Hardship
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Pembrokeshire Action To Combat Hardship 
Founder(s) Tracy Olin Founded 2008 (as MATCH)
2010 (as PATCH)Area served Pembrokeshire Volunteers 40+ Motto A charitable organisation aiming to relieve the effects of poverty for individuals and families in the county of Pembrokeshire Website [1] Pembrokeshire Action To Combat Hardship (PATCH) (formally MATCH - Milford Action To Combat Hardship). Is a British non-profit Christian faith based charitable organisation, founded in June 2008, that aims to help people who are in a financial crisis.[1] They are based in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire and have other 'bases' in Monkton and Haverfordwest.[2][3][4]
It is based on a similar charity in Southampton, SCRATCH.[5]
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Aim
PATCH's main aim is to provide short term relief to people who find themselves in a financial crisis, regardless of circumstances. They work on a referral only bases, so only people who are genuinely in need can access their services.[6]
As the name suggests, they currently only operate in the Pembrokeshire area. Although future expansion can not be ruled out based on their past (i.e. Going from just Milford Haven to Pembrokshire as a whole).
Support
PATCH receives support from numerous local business. The main contributors to the charity include South Hook LNG terminal, Natwest Milford Haven Branch and the Tesco Milford Haven and Pembroke Dock Stores. As well as support from the local media.[7]
Stephen Crabb, the MP for the local area, is also a supporter of the charity and offically opened their Haverfordwest branch.[8]
Awards
Award Category Result Recipient Source 2010 PAV's Award's Young volunteer of the year award (under 25) Highly commended Nia Lewis [9] 2010 PAV's Award's The Mary Sigley Award Highly commended Dorothy Henton [10] 2010 PAV's Award's Group award for a group of volunteers working within one organisation (volunteers aged primarily over 25) Commeded Volunteers aged 25 and over [11] 2010 PAV's Award's Youth group award for a group of young volunteers within one organisation (volunteers aged primarily under 25) Won Volunteers aged under 25 [12] 2011 PAV's Award's Young Volunteer of the Year Award (Under 25) Won Rosalyn Wild [13] 2011 PAV's Award's The Mary Sigley Award Won Jolene Rees [14] 2011 PAV's Award's Trustee Award Highly Commended Sarah Picton [15] 2011 PAV's Award's Group Award for a group of volunteers working within one organisation (volunteers aged primarily over 25) Highly Commended Volunteers aged under 25 [16] 2011 PAV's Award's Youth Group Award for a group of young volunteers within one organisation (volunteers aged primarily under 25) Highly Commended Volunteers aged over 25 [17] References
- ^ http://www.patchcharity.org.uk/
- ^ http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/news/9091045.Third_home_for_PATCH_work/
- ^ http://www.patchcharity.org.uk/
- ^ http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/news/9091045.Third_home_for_PATCH_work/
- ^ http://www.patchcharity.org.uk/thankyou.html
- ^ http://www.patchcharity.org.uk/
- ^ http://www.patchcharity.org.uk/thankyou.html
- ^ http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/news/milford_news/9091045.Third_home_for_PATCH_work/
- ^ http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/news/8249159.Praised_for_their_dedication/
- ^ http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/news/8249159.Praised_for_their_dedication/
- ^ http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/news/8249159.Praised_for_their_dedication/
- ^ http://www.milfordmercury.co.uk/news/8249159.Praised_for_their_dedication/
- ^ http://www.pavs.org.uk/volunteering/volunteersweek.htm
- ^ http://www.pavs.org.uk/volunteering/volunteersweek.htm
- ^ http://www.pavs.org.uk/volunteering/volunteersweek.htm
- ^ http://www.pavs.org.uk/volunteering/volunteersweek.htm
- ^ http://www.pavs.org.uk/volunteering/volunteersweek.htm
See Also
External links
Categories:- Religious charities based in the United Kingdom
- Milford Haven
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