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Last week our Numeracy Project learners organised three inspiring wellbeing trips, each aimed at fostering mindfulness, creativity, and community spirit at Coppett Hall in Saundersfoot. Each day involved litter picking to keep our beautiful coastline clean from rubbish and collaborating on creating artwork in the sand. Above all else, the trips demonstrated the positive impact of education beyond the classroom …
A new 10-week course which will help people understand and cope with their trauma is launching in Haverfordwest on March 19th. The Trauma Toolkit Workshops will help participants try out practical techniques, skills and ideas about managing the impact of trauma. The workshops are run by Pathway Counselling, which is PATH’s dedicated mental health team. There will be two group …
The National Lottery Community Fund has this week confirmed that they will fund £100,000 of PATH’s most ambitious project yet. The Pathways to Empowerment: Digital, Literacy and Numeracy Upskilling project is the natural evolution of PATH’s Numeracy Project. Until now, the Numeracy Project has been SPF funded and has helped over 100 people across Pembrokeshire in the last year upskill …
Ten women who have been inspired by the free counselling offered by Pathway Counselling are tackling a huge task to fundraise for PATH later this year to support the mental health services we offer. Organised by Lucy Brazier, with the help of Charlotte Neill of Aspire Fitness, the group of women will be taking on the Three Peaks Challenge, which …
PATH trustee Paul Lucas has said he is “humbled and honoured” by being awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours List for his outstanding services to Education and Charity. Paul has been a trustee for PATH for nearly 12 years now and we have always seen first hand how passionate he is about helping those in …
A stroke of luck in the Pembrokeshire Lottery has turned into a generous opportunity for PATH, thanks to the charitable spirit of our Managing Director, Michael Hooper. Michael won £2,000 in last week’s draw, and in a heartfelt gesture, he has decided to donate half of his winnings back to the charity. With Gift Aid taken into consideration, Michael’s donation …
By Jasmyn Collings The Numeracy Project believes that learning extends beyond the classroom walls. Each term, our learners embark on an end-of-term trip, designed to not only reinforce the skills they have gained but also to encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and real-world application of their knowledge. These trips are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our learners, who …
Over 1,500 free hot meals were provided to those struggling with food poverty from December 2022 to April 2023, as part of an initiative by Pembrokeshire Care Society. The project, which was funded by Pembrokeshire County Council’s Food Poverty Grant, was both a huge success and simultaneously highlighted the staggering problem within the county of families facing food poverty. Although …
Over 20 Sleep Pods for rough sleepers have been donated this week which will help keep the most vulnerable people in the county safer. 10 pods have been donated by Amanda from Pembrokeshire Care Share & Give, and another 11 from Sarah at Homeless Wales. A Sleep Pod is a one-person shelter that can offer meaningful protection from the elements. …
A very generous donation of 200 chocolate bars from Caldey Island was an Easter treat for our clients this week. In addition to the essential items which are provided to those facing homelessness in Pembrokeshire, these chocolate bars are being distributed by our support workers during their regular meetings. A big thank you to Ben Childs, Estate Manager of Caldey …
Year 9 pupils at Redhill School made a generous donation to help the homelessness problem in Pembrokeshire this week. Food, hygiene products and clothing was spread across two tables when our Senior Advice and Outreach Worker, Jo Rozblat, paid them a visit to talk about the homelessness problem in the county. Jo has been spearheading the Rough Sleeper Support Scheme, …
A project designed to help Pembrokeshire’s most vulnerable homeless people into permanent accommodation has been a big success, statistics have shown this week. The Rough Sleeper Support Scheme, which is fully funded by Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) and managed by Pembrokeshire Care Society, has been a vitally important project in helping homeless people over the cold winter months. Support has …
Children from Fenton CP School showed their concern and support for the growing homelessness population in Pembrokeshire when they took part in a Hats Off for Homelessness Day on the last day of the Christmas term. Pupils in Year 5 have also written poems from the perspective of a homeless person, following a visit from Dean Flood, who works for …
After launching free hot meals in Haverfordwest from Adam’s Coffee House before Christmas, which is still ongoing, those facing homelessness or food poverty in Pembroke Dock can now also take advantage of free meals at Hasty Bite in the St Govans Shopping Centre. From Monday – Friday, 9:45am – 2pm, you can call and order from a variety of hot …
Sara Richards (Second from left, Port of Milford Haven) presenting the cheque to Natalie Male (left), Michael Hooper and Jo Rozbalt. The Milford Haven Port Authority has donated £5000 to Pembrokeshire Care Society this week to help buy essential rough sleeper packs for those experiencing homelessness in the community. Rough sleeper packs are distributed to individuals who are in the …