SOUTHAMPTON CITY AND REGION ACTION TO COMBAT HARDSHIP
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Mission Statement
To relieve the effects of poverty for families and individuals with needs recognised by approved referral agencies in Southampton and the surrounding area and to support likeminded organisations.
About This Cause
At SCRATCH we work to fight local hardship. We aim to help vulnerable residents, support third sector / community organisations and reduce waste. Most of us face major challenges at some time in our life resulting from such things as physical impairment, mental health condition or ill health. Difficulties are compounded by economic disadvantage. Our key projects are in place to meet poverty and deprivation needs and are therefore ‘needs driven’ which adds additional complexities to strategic planning. However, SCRATCH now has over 20 years’ experience of operating a range of social action projects through partnerships with Southampton City Council, Winchester City Council, the Anti-Poverty Network and other organisations, and is therefore aware of current unmet needs and well placed to act upon new poverty / deprivation issues that may arise in the future. We want to have a positive impact on environmental sustainability by seeking to increase reuse and repair of material and realise its social value and to future-proof the provision of affordable furniture to vulnerable groups and low-income residents across the county. OUR ACTIVITIES AND EXISTING PROJECTS SEEK TO ADDRESS THE EFFECTS OF POVERTY CAUSED BY, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: - • Unemployment • Debt • Family Breakdown • Domestic Violence • Exclusion • Physical & Mental Illness • Lack of skills / education • Benefit issues / delays • Homelessness • Financial difficulties WE DO THIS BY SUPPLYING BASIC NEEDS INCLUDING: - • Furniture • Household items • Work experience / volunteering opportunities • Training • Advice and guidance as appropriate • Gifts at Christmas • Paint • Small electrical items • Domestic Appliances (currently limited to particular client groups living in Southampton (other areas at cost price)) • Utility top ups (currently limited to particular client groups living in Southampton and also for Portsmouth City Council and Hampshire County Council through the Environment Centre) Fighting poverty is just as relevant today as it has ever been and it’s happening on our own doorsteps. SCRATCH Charity - through its projects - offers practical help to the local families referred to it by trusted referral agencies.