Being a purely self-help (and self-funded) network, we do not have the resources to provide the charitable or professional care that is sometimes needed. Therefore, if you feel unable to cope with life and/or are not ready to think about reclaiming responsibility for your own recovery, we recommend you begin by seeking help from your own doctor, or a professional counsellor through the British Association for Counselling (or a similar organisation).
You cannot join online as we require new Members to sign a confidentiality clause on the Membership Form. Please download the Membership Form and send it by post to us. If you have no printing facilities, use the Contact Form to request a Membership Form by post.
It's £12 to join MATCH for the first year of membership and £12.00 a year thereafter to renew. Members are reminded when their renewal date is coming up. Although a cheque or postal order for £12 is welcome for the renewal fee, you'll understand that a Standing Order is preferable to reduce both administrative charges and time which impact on our small team of volunteers supporting Members.
Comments from members...
“A friend saw your name on the internet, said it would do me good and would probably help me knowing there’s others out there in similar situations.”
“Saw MATCH advertised in a parenting plan booklet while leafing through it at CAB. Had to look twice to see what MATCH stood for then could hardly breathe, felt such a relief to find a support group who might be able to relate to how I felt. Went home and wrote straight away just hoping it was still up and running. Was so relieved to hear from you but felt very emotional too.”
“It’s a relief to know someone will understand how I feel. It’s a feeling that cannot be described.”
“I felt so relieved. I wasn’t on my own any more and here were people that would understand.”
“It is good to know there is someone out there representing us.”
“It lifted me to think I may be able to discuss my thoughts with someone who has either been through it or knows what I can do to put things right.”
“I was very relieved and happy to have found a support group that understands and doesn’t judge.”
“I am relieved, reassured and hopeful of finding some peace.”
“I asked my therapist if he could help me to find a support group. He found your group via CAB.”
Publications
by Sarah Hart, long-term MATCH Member, author and counsellor.
www.sarahhart.co.uk
Lost Children: A Guide for Separating Parents, by Penny Cross, MATCH Chair.
Putting Children First:
a handbook for separated parents
buy now