Activist
Patrick is passionate about issues of Social Justice and Mental Health and works hard to help those on the margins of society to have their voice heard. Patrick does this by championing the work of grassroots charities, working with the media, political think tanks, and Politicians. Most recently he is helping to pioneer the Big Community Read tackling the big issues of social isolation and poor mental health by establishing book clubs across the UK. (For more information, see www.bigcommunityread.com)
UK Charities
Chess Homeless Charity
Chess homeless charity aims to relieve homelessness and related hardship, support people into stability, and help them progress towards long-term independence
XLP
Works with disadvantaged young people in inner-city London to help them stay in education, avoid anti-social behaviour and build positive futures by offering long term support through mentoring, community youth work, education help, sports, arts and employability activities.
East to West
Support vulnerable children and young people and families by building long-term, trusted relationships to strengthen wellbeing and mental health. They work mainly in schools, hospitals and GP Surgeries
Kintsugi Hope
Empowering the local church and Christian charities to serve their communities' wellbeing
International Charities
Ashanti Akim community Organisation in Ghana
supports children and young people by helping relieve poverty, sickness and distress, protect and improve health and advance education
Operation Restoration School in Trench Town Jamaica
Provides remedial education and support to young people who struggle with literacy and numeracy, helping them re-enter the mainstream education system or develop skills. The school also offers counselling, life skills, vocational training and community support