Shropshire Community Foundation

15/06/2026

Sonia and Selina had a brilliant day in Manchester at the PFA Player Foundation Network Launch Event ⚽️

As hosts of the Dalian Atkinson Legacy Fund, SCF Trustees were proud to connect with other football foundations, share ideas, and take part in inspiring workshops on purpose, impact, and fundraising.

Great to meet so many amazing people using football to make a real difference 💙

12/06/2026

Our Chief Executive, Joanna Morris, and Ambassador Ruth Martin recently joined Small Actions, Big Ripples, the inspiring podcast hosted by Stavros Kokkinos.

In this thoughtful conversation, Joanna and Ruth share their personal journeys, what led them to become involved with the Foundation, and the experiences that continue to fuel their passion for creating meaningful change across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.

They also explore how every role within the Foundation, whether strategic, operational or ambassadorial, contributes to a much bigger mission: connecting generous people and businesses with grassroots organisations that are transforming lives in our communities.

🎧 Listen to the episode now and discover the stories, values and purpose that drive the work of Shropshire Community Foundation.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rOR6TxeTQgD4ovXIIQq5Q?si=2sUZh7l2Qiyn-QRfJ1tITw

11/06/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming our members and partners to the annual Thank You Dinner on 16th June. It promises to be an entertaining summer evening dedicated to bringing together businesses and organisations committed to making a positive impact across Shropshire.

Events like this would not be possible without the support of businesses that believe in the power of community, collaboration and local giving. We’re incredibly grateful to Halls Estate Agents for their generous donation towards the event.

We’d also like to say a big thank you to Handelsbanken for being a joint sponsor of the evening. We would like to extend our thanks to both organisations for supporting the work of SCF and the wider SIIC network.

10/06/2026

Across the UK, many families and trusts are shifting towards place-based giving, wanting to see the direct difference their funding makes within the communities connected to them.

A strong local example of this is the Millichope Foundation’s Village Halls and Community Spaces Fund, administered in partnership with Shropshire Community Foundation.

We’re pleased to announce that £7,500 has been shared between nine incredible organisations, providing grants to support the development, improvement and long-term sustainability of community and village halls across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.

By supporting the spaces at the heart of rural communities, from village halls to shared community facilities, the fund is helping strengthen connection, reduce isolation and create more resilient local infrastructure across the county.

It’s a powerful example of how charitable trusts can create long-term social value, supporting community resilience and keeping wealth and impact within Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.

05/06/2026

🎙️ Out now!

Our CEO, Joanna Morris, has joined Chris Pritchard on the Shropshire Business Podcast to talk about the impact of the Shropshire Investors in Community initiative and why now is the perfect time for local businesses to get involved.

With Shropshire Community Foundation hosting a special evening event on 16th June to thank existing members, now is a great time for businesses across the county to join a growing network committed to making a real difference in local communities.

In the episode, Joanna shares how the initiative is supporting people and projects across Shropshire, the value of businesses coming together to create positive change, and how organisations can become part of something meaningful for the county.

A big thank you to Chris for having us on the podcast - give it a listen today!

In this episode of The Shropshire Business Podcast, Carl chats with Shrewsbury College Principal James Staniforth, whilst Chris finds out about Shropshire Investors in Community with Joanna Morris and Steve Owen.Plus the latest Shropshire business news with Lucy.

04/06/2026

As part of , we’re proud to shine a spotlight on two more incredible members of the SCF community - Beth Heath and Dean Harris 💜

Beth, one of our Volunteer Ambassadors, shared how volunteering with SCF feels like “investing back into the county and the people who make it special,” helping support the brilliant people and projects making a difference across Shropshire.

Dean, Volunteer Trustee of Shropshire Community Foundation, highlighted the importance of having a dedicated Community Foundation for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and how local knowledge, strong networks and community commitment help strengthen the county’s voluntary and charity sector.

Thank you both for your passion, dedication and continued support in helping communities across our county thrive.

02/06/2026

We’re proud to spotlight two of our Volunteer Ambassadors at SCF, Ged Kennedy and Jeni Kuczynska 💜

Ged shared how rewarding it is to meet grant recipients, hear about the progress of their projects, and see first-hand the positive difference community funding is making in people’s lives across Shropshire.

Jeni spoke about the important role Shropshire Community Foundation plays in building resilience for the future of grassroots charities and voluntary organisations, and how much she values contributing to that work as an Ambassador.

Thank you both for your continued support, passion and commitment to strengthening communities across our county.

29/05/2026

A huge thank you to our Ambassador, Ged Kennedy, for visiting Read Easy Telford and Shropshire East , alongside Victoria Lawson from Pave Aways Ltd to see the remarkable impact of the Pave Aways Community Fund.

Through a grant from the fund, Read Easy is supporting seven adults in Wellington to learn to read, opening doors to greater confidence, improved employment prospects and brighter futures.

Read Easy provides free, confidential one-to-one reading coaching for adults using trained volunteer reading coaches and the highly effective Turning Pages programme. Sessions often continue over a number of months, giving learners the time and support they need to make lasting progress.

During the visit, Helen and Julie from Read Easy shared some truly inspiring stories, including:

• A mum who can now write her own shopping list

• A 79-year-old grandfather determined to read to his grandchildren

• A factory worker learning to read health and safety signs at work

These stories are a powerful reminder that literacy is far more than a practical skill. It builds confidence, independence and connection, while creating new opportunities in education and employment.

Delivered in partnership with Shropshire Community Foundation, the £15,000 Pave Aways Community Fund was established to support organisations helping local people in Wellington improve their prospects and realise their potential.

27/05/2026

Joanna presented McPhillips Wellington Limited with their SIIC Silver Award in recognition of the company’s grants supporting communities across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin through their partnership with Shropshire Community Foundation.

SIIC members are granted Silver status when they establish a flow-through fund - a grant that is donated and distributed within the same year to support local people, projects and community organisations.

The award recognises McPhillips’ commitment to creating positive impact within local communities across the region.

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