Pembrokeshire Action To Combat Hardship
Encyclopedia
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. They are based in Milford Haven
, Pembrokeshire
and have other 'bases' in Monkton
and Haverfordwest
.
It is based on a similar charity in Southampton, SCRATCH.
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).
, Natwest Milford Haven Branch and the Tesco
Milford Haven and Pembroke Dock Stores. As well as support from the local media.
Stephen Crabb
, the MP for the local area, is also a supporter of the charity and offically opened their Haverfordwest
branch.
Milford Haven
Haverfordwest
Monkton, Pembroke
Charity
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
faith based charitable organisation, founded in June 2008, that aims to help people who are in a financial crisis. They are based in Milford Haven
Milford Haven
Milford Haven is a town and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is situated on the north side of the Milford Haven Waterway, a natural harbour used as a port since the Middle Ages. The town was founded in 1790 on the north side of the Waterway, from which it takes its name...
, Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire is a county in the south west of Wales. It borders Carmarthenshire to the east and Ceredigion to the north east. The county town is Haverfordwest where Pembrokeshire County Council is headquartered....
and have other 'bases' in Monkton
Monkton, Pembroke
Monkton is a village in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales. According to the United Kingdom Census 2001, there are 1688 inhabitants of the village.....
and Haverfordwest
Haverfordwest
Haverfordwest is the county town of Pembrokeshire, Wales and serves as the County's principal commercial and administrative centre. Haverfordwest is the most populous urban area in Pembrokeshire, with a population of 13,367 in 2001; though its community boundaries make it the second most populous...
.
It is based on a similar charity in Southampton, SCRATCH.
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.As the name suggests, they currently only operate in the Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire is a county in the south west of Wales. It borders Carmarthenshire to the east and Ceredigion to the north east. The county town is Haverfordwest where Pembrokeshire County Council is headquartered....
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 terminalSouth Hook LNG terminal
South Hook LNG terminal is an LNG regasification terminal near Milford Haven and is the largest LNG terminal in Europe. Together with the smaller Dragon LNG terminal it can handle up to 25% of the UK's gas requirement. The first tanker docked on 20 March 2009....
, Natwest Milford Haven Branch and the Tesco
Tesco
Tesco plc is a global grocery and general merchandise retailer headquartered in Cheshunt, United Kingdom. It is the third-largest retailer in the world measured by revenues and the second-largest measured by profits...
Milford Haven and Pembroke Dock Stores. As well as support from the local media.
Stephen Crabb
Stephen Crabb
Stephen Crabb is a British Conservative Party politician. He is the Member of Parliament for Preseli Pembrokeshire.-Background:Crabb was born in Inverness and brought up in council housing in Pembrokeshire...
, the MP for the local area, is also a supporter of the charity and offically opened their Haverfordwest
Haverfordwest
Haverfordwest is the county town of Pembrokeshire, Wales and serves as the County's principal commercial and administrative centre. Haverfordwest is the most populous urban area in Pembrokeshire, with a population of 13,367 in 2001; though its community boundaries make it the second most populous...
branch.
Awards
| Award | Category | Result | Recipient | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 PAV's Award's | Young volunteer of the year award (under 25) | Highly commended | Nia Lewis | |
| 2010 PAV's Award's | The Mary Sigley Award | Highly commended | Dorothy Henton | |
| 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 | |
| 2010 PAV's Award's | Youth group award for a group of young volunteers within one organisation (volunteers aged primarily under 25) | Volunteers aged under 25 | ||
| 2011 PAV's Award's | Young Volunteer of the Year Award (Under 25) | Rosalyn Wild | ||
| 2011 PAV's Award's | The Mary Sigley Award | Jolene Rees | ||
| 2011 PAV's Award's | Trustee Award | Highly Commended | Sarah Picton | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
See Also
ChristianityChristianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
Milford Haven
Milford Haven
Milford Haven is a town and community in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is situated on the north side of the Milford Haven Waterway, a natural harbour used as a port since the Middle Ages. The town was founded in 1790 on the north side of the Waterway, from which it takes its name...
Haverfordwest
Haverfordwest
Haverfordwest is the county town of Pembrokeshire, Wales and serves as the County's principal commercial and administrative centre. Haverfordwest is the most populous urban area in Pembrokeshire, with a population of 13,367 in 2001; though its community boundaries make it the second most populous...
Monkton, Pembroke
Monkton, Pembroke
Monkton is a village in Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales. According to the United Kingdom Census 2001, there are 1688 inhabitants of the village.....
Charity
Charitable organization
A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A...