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! Mark your calendar for our upcoming dates! Join us for a delightful visit, enjoy a cup of tea, and let's have a chat. Can't wait to see you there! 🗓️☕ #SaveTheDate

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

New Year, New Corporate Impact 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 and 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

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 next Christmas #SupportingShropshiresCommunities #WalkTheWalk #CommunitySupport #SupportingShropshire

Exciting news! Mark your calendar for our upcoming dates! Join us for a delightful visit, enjoy a cup of tea, and let's have a chat. Can't wait to see you there! 🗓️☕ #SaveTheDate

We're thrilled to have achieved ISO 9001 Quality Management Accreditation! 🎉 This recognition highlights our dedication to boosting efficiency, improving service delivery, and striving for excellence every day. #ISO9001 #QualityManagement #Shropshire

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 11 Coming up in 2026 Working with our partners we'll be bringing you a new grants scheme to support older people #SupportingShropshiresCommunities #WalkTheWalk #CommunitySupport #SupportingShropshire

12 Days of Christmas Day 10 Coming 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? #SupportingShropshiresCommunities #WalkTheWalk #SupportingShropshire

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 #SupportingShropshiresCommunities #WalkTheWalk #CommunitySupport #SupportingShropshire

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 8 Coming up in 2026 There will be another round from our Godolphin Edwards Endowment Fund - helping to support rural communities #SupportingShropshiresCommunities #WalkTheWalk #CommunitySupport #SupportingShropshire

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!

12 Days of Christmas Day 7 Coming up in 2026 It’s a big one! It's our 10th birthday. Ten years since we became the Community Foundation for Shropshire. We're Shropshire's only accredited community foundation and we might have an anniversary grants scheme to celebrate it!

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 Our annual supporters and donors event will take place in summer, recognising the incredible support we receive from businesses and philanthropists across the county #SupportingShropshiresCommunities #WalkTheWalk #CommunitySupport #SupportingShropshire

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 5 Another round of our award winning mental health grants programme is on the way, with nearly £200,000 to award in 2026 #SupportingShropshiresCommunities #WalkTheWalk #Achievements #CommunitySupport #SupportingShropshire

12 Days of Christmas - Day 4 Coming in 2026 We've got a new endowment fund in the pipeline, specifically for north Shropshire. This one will support young people to overcome barriers and realise their potential #SupportingShropshiresCommunities #WalkTheWalk #CommunitySupport #SupportingShropshire

The 12 Days of Christmas - Day 3 Coming up in 2026 Shropshire's Best Kept Village & Community Awards will reopen in the early part of the year, with new categories to enable more villages and communities to enter #SupportingShropshiresCommunities #WalkTheWalk #CommunitySupport #SupportingShropshire

12 Days of Christmas - Day 2 Coming in 2026 Next year we're going to offer you even more - more drop-ins, more advice sessions, and more support where you need it #SupportingShropshiresCommunities #WalkTheWalk #CommunitySupport #SupportingShropshire

12 Days of Christmas - Day 1 Coming up in 2026 Our award winning Care Leavers programme will be extended to cover Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin thanks to a £60,000 boost #SupportingShropshiresCommunities #WalkTheWalk #Achievements #CommunitySupport #SupportingShropshire

From everyone here at the Community Foundation for Shropshire, a very Merry Christmas. Thanks to your hard work supporting our local communities the lives of thousands of people have been improved. Thank you for all that you do!

Day 24 - James Diggory wrote a special poem to celebrate the Best Kept Village & Community Competition called, appropriately given the work we do, Community. #SupportingShropshiresCommunities #WalkTheWalk #Achievements #CommunitySupport #SupportingShropshire

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

Welcome to Day 23 of our advent calendar! Today, we're shining a light on our collaboration with Shropshire Thriving Communities Alliance. They offer valuable networking and support to CICs and social enterprises in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. #CommunitySupport

Day 22, and we're nearing the finale of our advent calendar showcasing this year's highlights. Exciting news doesn't stop! Our Chief Executive & Patron represented us at a special lunch at the House of Lords, recognising the impactful work of community foundations nationwide. #CommunityImpact

Day 21 we're thrilled to share a moment from November! We proudly represented Shropshire at a grand event at Lancaster House marking 50 years of community foundations in the UK. Despite being younger weve made a significant impact by investing £4m+ in Shropshire's communities aiding those in need.🎉

Day 20 of our advent calendar highlights a major milestone! We're thrilled to announce that the Earl of Shrewsbury has become our Patron. This power couple has backed us since the 2000s, aiding in setting up our first endowment fund. 🌟 #CommunitySupport #MilestoneCelebration

On Day 19, let's unwrap the advent calendar to reveal October's Best Kept Village & Community Awards ceremony at the stunning Park House Hotel in Shifnal. Five villages excelled, celebrated for their remarkable community spirit. #CelebratingCommunities #VillagePride

🌟 Calling All Local Businesses! 🌟 Why not make a difference in your local communities by: ✅ Supporting our fundraising efforts ✅ Choosing us as your Charity of the Year 💬 Interested in partnering with us? Get in touch today. #Shropshire #CharityOfTheYear

On day 18 of our advent calendar, we're thrilled to showcase our progress in 2021. September brought a new trustee, Kate Fejfer from Shropshire European Organisation, dedicated to supporting community groups in Shropshire. 🌟 #CommunityImpact #NewTrustee #ShropshirePride

🌟 Day 17 of the Advent calendar reveals our 2025 accomplishments! In September, we introduced new portals for applications, grant management, and reporting. This empowers users, simplifies reporting for funders, and speeds up funding requests with streamlined forms. 💼✨ #Innovations2025

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!

Day 16 and its August. We appointed 2 new trustees. Mridula is an economist that tutors Maths and English, and is an adviser with the CAB. Mahuya is an academic researcher who has presented at UN conferences & is a member of Soroptimists and a Domestic Violence Workplace Ambassador with Haven.

We now offer regular drop-in sessions for help & advice. Whether you need funding support or just fancy a chat over coffee, we're here for you! No appointment needed. These sessions will be weekly from January 2026. It's crucial to be accessible for those who rely on us. #CommunityEngagement

Advent calendar day 14: Today we celebrate Janice Smith joining our finance team in July. Having a skilled financial management team is crucial for managing community funds and donations. Janice, with experience from GKN and Ricoh, enhances our team! 💼🌟 #NewTeamMember #FinanceExpert

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We've gone from Bronze to Silver in the Armed Forces Covenant Employers Recognition Scheme! Our commitment to armed forces families has been recognised. 🏆 Check out the official presentation at the National Memorial Arboretum. #MilestoneAchievement #ArmedForcesSupport

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We've gone from Bronze to Silver in the Armed Forces Covenant Employers Recognition Scheme! Our commitment to armed forces families has been recognised. 🏆 Check out the official presentation at the National Memorial Arboretum. #MilestoneAchievement #ArmedForcesSupport

Reflecting on Day 13 of our achievements rundown! July brought us to award £100,000 in the latest round of the Mental Health Fund scheme to support those working with the digitally excluded. These grassroots projects fostered stronger links between health services and the community.🌟

Check out advent calendar day 12 to see our accomplishments! 🌟 In June, we proudly received 2 awards for our dedication to mental health access in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. Such a fantastic recognition for our efforts in making mental health services more accessible to all.

Check out our advent calendar - it's day 11! 🎄🌟 We believe in diversity & representation. In June, we launched a trustee recruitment drive to make sure all voices are heard. Exciting news - 5 new trustees joined us! #CommunityDiversity #InclusionMatters

On day 10, we're reminiscing about our fantastic supporter recognition event - Sip & Celebrate at Tanners Wines in Shrewsbury last May. It was a great opportunity to showcase our achievements, share future plans, and express gratitude to our donors and supporters for their unwavering support.

Day 9: Suzy and Leigh visited the County Show to connect with local farmers and producers, gaining insights into their challenges and support requirements. Their interactions sparked fresh ideas for aiding rural residents. Meanwhile, Leigh tried her luck at winning prizes from Radio Shropshire.

🎄 Day 8 of the Advent calendar! Exciting news: we launched a new grants assessment tool in April. It speeds up processing, ensures thorough due diligence, and gets funding to those in need faster! Less paperwork, more community support. #CommunityImpact

On Day 7, we're celebrating a big achievement! We opened our new office to the public in April, providing a permanent base in the county. This allows us to better support Shropshire's communities and connect with them on a whole new level. #MilestoneUnlocked #NewOfficeVibes

Day 6 of our advent calendar showcasing our impactful work! Steve and Leanne kicked off March with a feature on Radio Shropshire, shedding light on the grants offered by the Community Foundation. 📻✨ #CommunityImpact #GrantOpportunities

On to day 5 of our advent calendar. In March Joseph & Leigh from our Business Development team went along to support our rural communities at the Shropshire Village Halls Week, hosted by Community Resource. #SupportingShropshiresCommunities #WalkTheWalk #CommunitySupport #SupportingShropshire

Exciting news! 🌟 The second stage of the Third Sector Trends in England & Wales is out, focusing on people, work, ambition, & impact. Dive into the analysis of support needs, leadership challenges, and the labour market. Don't miss out on this insightful report: www.stchads.ac.uk/re...

🌟 Calling All Local Businesses! 🌟 Why not make a difference in your local communities by: ✅ Supporting our fundraising efforts ✅ Choosing us as your Charity of the Year 💬 Interested in partnering with us? Get in touch today. #Shropshire #CharityOfTheYear

We’d be thrilled to welcome you for a conversation, whether you’re eager to showcase your current work or explore promising funding opportunities. Let’s take a moment to connect and spark new ideas. Stay tuned, more dates will be announced soon!