The manager of a unique HIV / A.I.D.S respite center has been nominated for all the work he has put in, with little help from funding authorities.
Tyddyn Bach in Penmaenmawr is now the only respite centre of its kind in the U.K providing supported respite breaks for individuals their families and carers affected by HIV & A.I.D.S.
Despite its unique much needed role it is unable to attract any form of statutory funding and has to rely on the dedication of its manager and loyal team volunteers to keep going along with it’s own determined fundraising efforts.
Manager Philip Kearton-Smith works tirelessly to ensure guests to Tyddyn Bach get the care and support they deserve with a determination to get the centre recognised for the unique services it continue to develop.
Nominator Mr Glyn Davies believes nobody is more well deserving of recognition than Philip. “He is one of the nicest people I have ever met. Nothing is too much trouble for him and he is always there for people.
Philip was delighted with his nomination: People have seen a lot of work done here but there is so much more to to do. We are winning the battle against stigma & prejudice but sadly we never seem to get the big funding break we so need. Tyddyn Bach is about people and we are here, focused to tailor our services according to individual needs, treatng each guest as a whole and not just a number, frustratingly though this sincere approach seems old hat now and therefore funds continue to be thin in coming forward.
Tyddyn Bach last year was voted National Overal Winner of the United Kingdom Coalition, Hero’s of the Year Award as well as Overal winner of the W.C.V.A Group of the Year Award.
