ABOUT US
SCM Crafts is part of SCM Foods, a trading activity of Southampton City Mission (SCM) which is partnered with S.C.R.A.T.C.H. (Southampton City Region Action to Combat Hardship). We also work with local fair trade partners such as the Fair Trade Shop, Southampton ( www.thefairtradeshop.org.uk) and Southampton City Fair trade group (www.fair-trade-southampton.org.uk)
ABOUT SCM
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SCM has a long history of working in the city. It is the parent charity from which the anti-poverty work of S.C.R.A.T.C.H. has developed. It is run by Chris Davis the City Missioner. SCM is supported by local churches of all denominations. |
SCM PROJECTS
SCM Foods and SCM Crafts
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SCM Foods was set up 5 years ago. It is a trading activity belonging to SCM and helps provide income to support the various SCRATCH projects. We sell Fair trade tea, coffee juices dried fruits and Snacks. It is run by volunteers. We sell mostly through the local church and school network. We also have a long established link with Uganda as many of the Anglican churches have church to church links with the area of Busoga, Uganda. We have been involved in the establishment of income generating projects such as fruit drying and basket making. The baskets for sale on this website come from a women's group in this area. SCM Crafts is part of SCM Foods. |
Schools Work
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SCM has been working on a project called QuOF (A Question of Faith) helping schools to deliver parts of the RE curriculum. This involves assemblies and lessons. |
ABOUT S.C.R.A.T.C.H.
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S.C.R.A.T.C.H (Southampton City Region Action to Combat Hardship) is a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee (charity number 1078344), set up in October 1999 to manage the social action projects initiated by the registered charity Southampton City Mission. The projects include Dorcas Project and Basics Bank, as well as SCM Foods and SCM Crafts. |
S.C.R.A.T.C.H. Projects
Dorcas Project
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Dorcas project is designed to relieve the effects of poverty by
providing furniture and household items.
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Basics Bank
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Basics Bank started in 1996. It is a clothing and emergency food project with referrals made by a voucher scheme. The voucher reveals the identity of the agency referring the client and the help needed. Clients are then sent or brought to the "Bank" to choose the clothing needed (as much as three or four outfits per person can be covered by the voucher) and to collect food if required. Food parcels are designed to last for up to five days depending on the need and intended to help in emergency situations. |
Christmas Completed
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Christmas completed runs each year immediately prior to Christmas and it the means of helping local children trapped in poverty. Local schools, organisations and churches, from across the city and beyond. donate toys and other gifts. Referral agencies are invited to contact the charity with details of children who would otherwise receive little or nothing for Christmas. |
White Goods
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This project deals with Electric cookers, Fridges, Fridge Freezers, Washing Machines and Tumble Dryers. At present there is funding from a local charity for people living in the city centre area. Outside that area charges apply for each appliance. A new Community Interest Company- Solent Re-use has been set up. They are responsible for collecting checking and repair of electrical items. |
For further information about SCM Foods and other SCRATCH initiatives within the city of Southampton please go to www.scratchcharity.co.uk