PBCC volunteers with the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) in the UK completed their largest-ever operation, supporting Police Scotland during the visit of President Trump. Over the course of ten days, RRT served more than 44,000 hot meals and welfare packs to over 6,000 police officers deployed across Scotland—an extraordinary feat. From 21st to 30th July, […]
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PBCC Volunteers Support ANDYSMANCLUB’s Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge with Over 600 Meals
Volunteers from the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church with the Rapid Relief Team in Leeds UK have been busy supporting hundreds of walkers taking part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge organised by men’s mental health charity ANDYSMANCLUB to raise awareness and break the stigma surrounding male mental health. 21 volunteers from the RRT braved the […]
The Grace Trust Donates £10,000 to Help Build New Emergency Care Centre at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
The Grace Trust charity has donated £10,000 to support the construction of a new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Centre at the Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool. The SDEC Centre is part of a purpose-built facility under development, which aims to revolutionise the hospital’s emergency department by allowing staff to rapidly assess, diagnose, and […]
RRT UK February Wrap Up
In February, volunteers with the Rapid Relief Team, the charitable arm of the PBCC, were busy supporting communities and first responders across the UK. Gloucester & Swindon – Coffee and Krispy Kremes for construction workers on Time to Talk Day, plus a mental health session with Mates in Mind. Tunbridge Wells – Burgers for Kent, Surrey & […]
Rapid Relief Team UK – January in 60 seconds
At the start of the new year, Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers with the Rapid Relief Team in the UK have been busy delivering hope and relief to those in need. With hospitals under pressure, RRT stepped in at Winchester & Basingstoke hospitals during a critical incident, serving 1,200 staff with refreshments. In Stamford, volunteers […]
She Inspires: A Celebration of Growth and Teamwork
From December 11th to 12th, Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers from the RRT in Liverpool reunited to support the ‘She Inspires’ event, which was organised by the Merseyside Police Chief Constable and the Police Chief Crime Commissioner in conjunction with Liverpool FC Foundation and Everton in the Community. The event is designed to empower students aged […]
RRT Supports Simon Community’s Homeless Event
Despite an unexpected storm on Thursday, the 5th of December, Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers from the RRT in Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland stepped up to serve 200 burger meals, refreshments, and hot drinks during the Homeless Awareness Week event hosted by Simon Community and Women’s Aid. Founded in 1971, Simon Community is Northern Ireland’s leading […]
Hope in Every Box: RRT’s Donations in Worcestershire
Local Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers from the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) in Worcester, UK, delivered 15 Food Boxes to the discharge lounge at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. This contribution provided critical support, ensuring patients returning home had access to essential food supplies and effectively addressing the challenges many face during the transition from hospital to […]
RRT Partners with CEO Sleepout for Another Year of Support
On November 19th, Rapid Relief Team (RRT) Volunteers from Darlington UK came together early in the morning to collaborate with CEO Sleepout again. Their efforts aimed to raise awareness about homelessness while providing breakfast and hot drinks at the CEO Sleepout event. The RRT has proudly partnered with CEO Sleepout since 2018, actively supporting this […]
RRT Supports Run the Runway
The Rapid Relief Team, our global charity, supported those running for a cause at Prestwick Airport. On Saturday, November 2nd, at 8:00 AM, ‘Run the Runway 2024’ took place at Glasgow Prestwick Airport, where around 1,000 participants gathered to run or walk 5K or 10K laps along the runway. This special event, organised by Prestwick […]