Plymouth Brethren Christian Church volunteers with the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) have been on the frontline at bushfires across Victoria, Australia, for three weeks straight, putting in 780 volunteer hours to serve more than 4,800 meals to emergency crews, including those battling the highly destructive Grampians National Park blaze. RRT crews served up 3,448 meals […]
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Farmers receive free fencing as cyclone recovery continues
More than 240 farmers still recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle have received fencing materials at the Rapid Relief Team’s (RRT) Farmers Community Connect event in Gisborne New Zealand. Last month, a dedicated team of 58 RRT volunteers from the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church tirelessly loaded up fencing posts for thankful farmers. They also put on a […]
International Volunteers Day
December 5th marks International Volunteer Day, and the Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has taken this special opportunity to shine a light on the incredible individuals who drive their mission forward with care and compassion. RRT has 14,500 Plymouth Brethren volunteers across 14 countries, forming the heart of everything […]
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 Supports Fire & Rescue with Meals During Training
Volunteers from the Rapid Relief Team (RRT), our global charity, partnered with County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service for their MDU Tactical Exercise. RRT served 240 burger meals to the staff and participants during the event, providing support throughout the exercise and assisting the team as they completed their tactical training. County Durham […]
New OneSchool Global Campus – In the News
OneSchool Global, the network of schools established by members of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, for students and families from our Church Community, has celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art campus in Tewkesbury UK, as students were welcomed with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by speeches from their principals. The new campus will host […]
Remembrance Day
On Remembrance Day, the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church pays tribute to the immense sacrifices made by many in the line of conflict. At this time, we think of all whose courage and bravery protected our freedom, and the values of care and compassion which our communities live by today. Now 106 years on since the […]
Echoes of Hope: RRT’s Ongoing Relief in Ukraine
The Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, continues to support Ukraine as it navigates the ongoing conflict. Two Years and eight months since the war began, RRT has been engaging with local communities, listening to their stories and delivering essential resources to those affected. Nadiya Oleksandrivna Radchenko, born […]
RRT hosts thank you lunch for Mt Barker Hospital heroes
The Rapid Relief Team (RRT), the charitable arm of our church, has hosted its seventh thank-you lunch for South Australia’s healthcare heroes, with volunteers, this time serving up satisfying meals to the wonderful nurses and health staff at Mount Barker District Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. RRT Local Team Leader Luke Butcher said volunteers kept the signature burgers […]
RRT Supports The Big Harrogate Sleepout
In 2013, the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) was established to help put our care and compassion into action for the benefit of people in need. Fast forward to today, and RRT is active in 14 countries and is operated by 14,500 volunteers from our Community. In 2022, an estimated 274,000 people in the UK were […]