Don't miss out! The Hanley at Home Fund closes to applications on 1st February 2026! 🎉 Groups in Stoke on Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire Moorlands, and Stafford can receive grants up to £5000. More info: staffordshire.founda... #CommunitySupport #GrantOpportunity www.facebook.com/Han...

The Beardsley and Blood Fund was started thanks to a generous gift from the will of Elizabeth Beardsley, an 18th century aristocrat in Wigginton village. Since the fund launched in 2023, we have awarded more than £50k, to purchase essential white goods or flooring. staffordshire.founda...

We’re inviting local businesses, organisations, and supporters to join us in 2026 as sponsors on the 70th anniversary of the Best Kept Village & Community Awards Get in touch today to find out how you can be part of this special anniversary. #BestKeptVillage #CommunitySpirit #SponsorOpportunity

Antony, a molecular biology expert turned Head of Infrastructure and Facilities at the University of Birmingham, volunteers as an Independent Custodial Visitor co-ordinator, ensuring the well-being of detainees. He is also Chair of his Parish Council and is now one of our dedicated trustees

Exciting news! You still have time to apply for the Tamworth Councillor fund. Reach out to your local councillor for assistance with the application process. Don't miss this opportunity! #Tamworth #CommunitySupport

Exciting news! The Swansway Community Grants fund is still accepting applications! Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent groups can apply for up to £1500. Projects helping children, families in need, or those facing homelessness are eligible. Apply by 13th Feb 2026. More info: staffordshire.founda...

Managing payments from the Household Support Fund for Staffordshire County Council means we can help 3000+ families every year. We ensure they receive vital support with their gas and electric bills.

Don't miss out! The Stafford Borough Council Small Grants fund closes to applications on 16th January 2026! If your organisation serves the Stafford Borough area, you may be eligible for up to £1000. Find out more at: staffordshire.founda...

Nikki and Joe are at the Community Foundation office in Shrewsbury's Hive today! Swing by for a chat about your funding needs. Tea and coffee are always ready to keep the conversation going! ☕🐝 #CommunitySupport

Nikki and Joe are waiting at the Hive in Shrewsbury's Community Foundation office today! Swing by for a chat about your funding needs. They've got tea and coffee ready for you. ☕️ #CommunitySupport

Alan's journey from a petrol station attendant to a successful accountant is inspiring! His dedication to studying at night paid off, leading him to set up and run a firm of accountants with branches across the county. He is now chair our Finance, Audit & Investment sub-committee. 🌟 #SuccessStory

Exciting news! You still have time to apply for the Tamworth Councillor fund. Reach out to your local councillor for assistance with the application process. Don't miss this opportunity! #Tamworth #CommunitySupport

Exciting news! The Stafford Borough Council Small Grants fund is accepting applications! If your organisation serves the Stafford Borough area, you may be eligible for up to £1000. Don't miss out - apply by 16th January 2026. Find out more at: staffordshire.founda...

Hurry! 🌟 The We Love the Moorlands Fund application window is closing on 9th January 2026. Organisations in Staffordshire Moorlands offering services can receive grants up to £1000. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference! Apply now at: staffordshire.founda...

January is the perfect time for businesses to set meaningful goals. At The Community Foundation, we help organisations turn their values into action through strategic giving, corporate funds, & long‑term partnerships. Get in touch today & be part of the difference.

Meet Charlie, or Commander Charles Bagot Jewitt to give him his formal title. Charlie has been a trustee for a few years now, and is also the North West Area Officer for the Sea Cadets. He has been instrumental in helping us to support the forces through the #ArmedForcesCovenant

Exciting news! You still have time to apply for the Tamworth Councillor fund. Reach out to your local councillor for assistance with the application process. Don't miss this opportunity! #Tamworth #CommunitySupport

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 12 Coming up in 2026 To celebrate the work that takes place in our fantastic communities we'll be getting everyone together to celebrate #SupportingStaffordshire #FunderAndMore #CommunitySupport #Impact #Achievements

The 12 Days of Christmas Day 11 Coming up in 2026 We're changing the way monitoring works, streamlining it & offering new ways to submit it. We want you to use your monitoring to promote your project and we're going to help you to do that #SupportingStaffordshire #FunderAndMore #CommunitySupport

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 10 Coming up in 2026 The winners of the Best Kept Village & Community Awards will be announced in Autumn. Will last year's winners continue to hold the crown, or will there be a new champion? #SupportingStaffordshire #FunderAndMore #CommunitySupport #Impact

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 9 Coming up in 2026 We'll be supporting more young entrepreneurs to create the business leaders of toworrow thanks to a new round of our SWEF fund #SupportingStaffordshire #FunderAndMore #CommunitySupport #Impact #Achievements

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 8 Coming up in 2026 We'll be spending much more time out and about around the county - visiting the projects that are so vital to our communities #SupportingStaffordshire #FunderAndMore #CommunitySupport #Impact #Achievements

From everyone here at the Community Foundation, we'd like to wish you a very Happy New Year! It has been a pleasure to support you all over the last year, and we look forward to providing even more support in the next 12 months!

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 7 Coming up in 2026 We'll be working with some of our national partners this year to launch a range of new funding streams to support communities across Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent #SupportingStaffordshire #FunderAndMore #CommunitySupport #Impact #Achievements

Exciting news! You still have time to apply for the Tamworth Councillor fund. Reach out to your local councillor for assistance with the application process. Don't miss this opportunity! #Tamworth #CommunitySupport

Sherrel, a Telfordian, wears many hats! 🎩 Founder of One Voice Shropshire, and ex-ambassador for West Mercia PCC. Now chair of Healthwatch in Telford & Wrekin, she's also a trustee for Citizens Advice, the Tribe Project and sits on the national board for the Asian Business Association. #MeetTheTeam

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 6 Coming up in 2026 We'll be staging at least one summer giveaway event, getting funding into the heart of our communities #SupportingStaffordshire #FunderAndMore #CommunitySupport #Impact #Achievements

Don't miss out! There's only two days left to submit your application for the current round of the Food Support Fund. If you're a voluntary or community organisation providing support to Stoke-on-Trent households struggling with food costs, you may be eligible to apply. staffordshire.founda...

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 5 Coming up in 2026 Working with our partners we'll be bringing you a new grants scheme to support older people #SupportingStaffordshire #FunderAndMore #CommunitySupport #Impact #Achievements

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 4 Coming up in 2026 We'll be awarding funding worth more than £100,000 from our place based funds - supporting our communities at a grassroots level #SupportingStaffordshire #FunderAndMore #CommunitySupport #Impact #Achievements

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 3 Coming up in 2026 The latest edition of our yearbook will be published, showcasing the funding we've awarded and some of the fantastic work that's taken place as a result #SupportingStaffordshire #FunderAndMore #CommunitySupport #Impact #Achievements

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 2 Coming up in 2026 Thanks to new initiatives we'll be increasing our team. Keep an eye out for new members looking after impact and communications #SupportingShropshiresCommunities #WalkTheWalk #Achievements #CommunitySupport #SupportingShropshire

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 1 Coming up in 2026 It's the 70th year for the Best Kept Village & Community Awards, and we'll be opening for entries in January. This years going to be a big one! #SupportingStaffordshire #FunderAndMore #CommunitySupport #Impact #Achievements

From everyone here at the Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire, we'd like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for everything you have done to support communities across the county. Staffordshire would be a poorer place without all of your hard work.

It's the final day of our advent calendar, revealing our impactful work this year. The Community Foundation administers the Household Support Fund, aiding those facing financial hardships. Over £1m has been granted to assist vulnerable individuals. #MakingADifference #CommunityImpact

Exciting news! You still have time to apply for the Tamworth Councillor fund. Reach out to your local councillor for assistance with the application process. Don't miss this opportunity! #Tamworth #CommunitySupport

Our Treasurer is Jeremy Lefroy. With a background in finance, an in-depth knowledge of Shropshire, and after serving as MP for Stafford, Jeremy's experience is invaluable. Transparency and accountability are key due to the amount of public and private funds we manage

Day 23 marks a special occasion: the Care Leavers Awards. The Community Foundation proudly won the 'Commitment to Care' award for our dedication to creating opportunities for care-experienced youth.

We've already received some amazing applications to the Food Support Fund and there's still time for you to be considered too! Voluntary or community organisations providing support to Stoke-on-Trent households struggling with food costs may be eligible to apply. staffordshire.founda...

On the 22nd day of our events and achievements calendar! 🎉 Our Chief Executive & Patron proudly represented us at an exclusive lunch in the House of Lords. Celebrating the incredible work of community foundations across the UK. #CommunityPride #MakingADifference

On Day 21 of the advent calendar, we're nearing the end! In November, the Community Foundation for Staffordshire & Shropshire visited Lancaster House to represent Staffordshire. Despite being younger, we've efficiently contributed over £20m to support those in need in Staffordshire. #CommunityImpact

On Day 20, let's unwrap the highlights! 🎉 Our We Love the Moorlands fund hosted the dazzling Sparkle Ball in November, raising £20,000+ to aid Staffordshire Moorlands communities. Impactful support at its finest! 💫 #CommunityImpact #StaffordshirePride

Exciting news! The Stafford Borough Council Small Grants fund is accepting applications! If your organisation serves the Stafford Borough area, you may be eligible for up to £1000. Don't miss out - apply by 16th January 2026. Find out more at: staffordshire.founda...

Day 19 of our advent calendar brings exciting news! We are thrilled to announce that the Earl of Shrewsbury has joined us as our Patron. His long-time support has been invaluable, establishing our first endowment fund in the 2000s.

Hurry! 🌟 The We Love the Moorlands Fund application window is closing on 9th January 2026. Organisations in Staffordshire Moorlands offering services can receive grants up to £1000. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference! Apply now at: staffordshire.founda...

Day 18 of the advent calendar! ✨ The Best Kept Village & Community Competition awards ceremony was a hit at the Moat House in Acton Trussell. Over 100 village reps from Staffordshire gathered to witness Alrewas win the title of Staffordshire's Best Kept Village 2025. #CelebratingCommunities

There's still time to apply to the Food Support Fund - an impactful collaboration with Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Stoke-on-Trent Food Partnership. Get in touch with the Programmes team soon if you need any support with your application ahead of the deadline. staffordshire.founda...

🎉 Back in September, we unveiled our new portals for applications, grant management, and reporting. These upgrades empower users, simplify reporting for funders, and streamline the application process. Less time on paperwork means quicker funding decisions! 💼

Exciting news! You still have time to apply for the Tamworth Councillor fund. Reach out to your local councillor for assistance with the application process. Don't miss this opportunity! #Tamworth #CommunitySupport

Simon has been one of our Vice Chairs for a few years now, and heads up our Business Development sub-committee. His day job is as the CEO of Arthur Price Ltd, a tableware manufacturer, holder of a Royal Warrant, and provider of cutlery to the first class lounge of the Titanic!