Period Poverty

Period Dignity Grant

What is the Period Dignity Grant?

Since 2019, Welsh Government has provided funding to all Local Authorities in Wales through the Period Dignity Grant to help tackle period poverty. Period poverty is the inability to access the period products you need due to financial barriers and pressures. This does not always affect people on a low income; it can also affect those who are in work or receiving benefits.

In Pembrokeshire, this funding supports free period products through Primary and Secondary schools and community access points, such as libraries and youth clubs.

If you or someone in your household is struggling to access period products, support is available.

Contact our Community Connector: Sarah Harvey on 07971 598 121

 

Period Product Subscription Service

Pembrokeshire runs a free period product subscription service, posting products directly to homes across the county. This helps make support accessible for everyone, no matter where they live.

Following an extremely successful pilot, the service now delivers over 400 subscription boxes every month to households across the county. Further plans are being developed to expand the service in the next financial year, including products specifically for those with a heavier flow and for night-time use.

If you or someone in your household is struggling to access period products and would like to discuss accessing the Period Product Subscription Service, please call the Community Connector Sarah Harvey on 07971 598 121.

 

Flow Focus

Flow Focus is our period dignity information and awareness work across Pembrokeshire.

This includes:

• The Flow Focus Podcast. Factual content and conversations to improve understanding and reduce stigma around periods, period dignity and the body.
• Social media. Updates on the grant, guidance on local period-related news, as well as signposting to free and reliable sources of information and support relating to menstrual cycles and menstrual health.
• The Flow Focus Magazine. A place to share inspiring stories and local updates on what support is available and how to access it

 

Small Grant

Our Small Grant scheme supports local charity organisations and youth groups to run projects that help reduce period poverty in Pembrokeshire. Please note that funding is not available for private businesses.
Bids are invited for up to £3,000 at set points of the year, with all applications assessed by Pembrokeshire Youth Bank- ensuring that local young people have an active voice in how we shape the support intended for them.

For more information please contact the team at: perioddignity@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

 

Period Product Pick ’n’ Mix

Pembrokeshire hosts a number of Period Product Pick ’n’ Mix stands, located across our schools and community settings. These allow people to access a range of period products for free, including single-use and reusable options, in a convenient and accessible space without fear of judgement or scrutiny.