Community

Paul Sartori Foundation receives community and Tesco funding

Published

4 months ago

August 6, 2025

PEMBROKESHIRE’S only Hospice at Home service has received £1,500 from Tesco’s Stronger Starts scheme to help continue providing essential home care support for end-of-life patients and their families in Haverfordwest.

The funding has enabled the Paul Sartori Foundation to purchase new items and equipment to continue its free, vital home care services. The Paul Sartori Equipment Loan Service plays a crucial role in supporting patients who are unable to leave their homes, maintaining their independence, dignity, and comfort.

The charity provides a range of services across Pembrokeshire, and one of these such services is the Equipment Loan Service supplying essential items, including beds, specialist mattresses, bathing aids, wheelchairs, and commodes.

The funding from Tesco has assisted the charity to purchase a variety of items, including welfare products and pressure relieving heel pads. The heel pads used for patients who are mainly bed bound and have sensitive and sore heels. These additional items will join the many other items already provided by the charity and through the Equipment Loan Service, helping to meet the growing needs in the community.

Judith Williams, Grant Development Officer at Paul Sartori Foundation, said: “We can’t thank Tesco and the Haverfordwest community for their continued support enough. “Because of their support, we can continue to respond quickly to patients’ needs. “For many families, our service makes a real difference. The demand for this service continues to grow, and we are extremely grateful for this funding.”

The Paul Sartori Foundation was established in memory of Father Paul Sartori, a Haverfordwest-based Parish Priest who recognised the need for hospice care in Pembrokeshire.

Inspired by his compassion, a group of local parishioners and friends founded the charity in his name. Since becoming a registered charity in 1982, the Foundation has grown from a small team of six carers to a vital Hospice at Home service, offering a wide range of support for people living with any life-limiting illness in Pembrokeshire.

The charity operates an open referral system and provides care to patients with any terminal condition, ensuring compassionate support across the community.
Claire De Silva, Head of Community at Tesco, said: “It is such an honour to support the Paul Sartori Foundation through our Stronger Starts scheme. Their work provides critical support to end-of-life patients and their families, helping them maintain independence and dignity in their own homes.”

Tesco’s Stronger Starts scheme was created to help schools and children’s groups provide equipment for healthy activities or nutritious food. Grants of up to £1,500 are awarded to charities and community organisations making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people.

Every three months, the grant scheme supports 1,350 schools and groups with £1.35 million in funding across 675 communities throughout the UK.
Schools and organisations interested in applying can visit: tescoplc.com/strongerstarts

Community

Narbelles WI support Food Bank with festive donation

Published

17 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Group marks December meeting with charity collection and Christmas celebrations

NARBELLES WI rounded off the year with a festive December meeting featuring a bring-and-share buffet, party games and a Secret Santa gift exchange.

Members also used the occasion to support families in need across the county, collecting food items and presenting a £120 cheque to Ann Watling from Pembrokeshire Food Bank. The donation represents the proceeds of the group’s bucket collection during Narberth Civic Week 2024.

A spokesperson for the WI said the group was delighted to finish the year “with fun, friendship and a chance to give something back to the community.”

(Photo: Narbelles WI members presenting the cheque to Ann Watling, Pembrokeshire Food Bank.)

Community

Annual charity carol service raises funds for good causes

Published

2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MID and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service held its annual Charity Carol Service on Wednesday (Dec 10) at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel in Crymych.

The event brought together members of the local community alongside Fire Service staff for an evening of carols, readings and festive refreshments, marking the Christmas season in a warm and inclusive atmosphere.

This year’s service supported two important charities — the Fire Fighters Charity and Cancer Research Wales — with all proceeds going directly towards their ongoing work.

A total of £597 was raised on the night, which will be shared equally between the two charities.

The Service thanked the congregation at Ebeneser Baptist Chapel for hosting the event, as well as everyone who gave their time, support and generosity to make the evening such a success.

Community

3 Amigos toy bike run under way across Pembrokeshire

Published

2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Castle Inn fun runners back festive charity event

THE ANNUAL 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run is under way this afternoon (Saturday), with hundreds of motorcyclists setting off from Pembroke to raise funds for children’s services.

Riders gathered at The Commons car park in Pembroke from around midday before departing shortly after 1:00pm. The festive convoy is travelling along its traditional route, taking in Pembroke Dock and continuing through parts of the county including Neyland, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest.

The event is organised by the 3 Amigos and Dollies Motorcycle Group and has become a much-anticipated Christmas tradition in west Wales, with toys and donations collected for children receiving care within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area.

Also supporting the event are fun runners from the Castle Inn in Pembroke, who have been fundraising in aid of the 3 Amigos. The group are pictured alongside participants from today’s run.

The 3 Amigos have been raising funds for children’s wards and health charities for more than twenty-five years, with their Easter and Christmas events continuing to make a positive difference to young patients and their families.

Organisers have thanked the public for their support and asked road users to be mindful of the large convoy as it passes through towns and villages this afternoon.

Photo caption:
Festive fundraising: Fun runners from the Castle Inn, Pembroke, pictured supporting the 3 Amigos Christmas toy bike run (Pic: Martin Cavaney/Herald)