Judy's career spans various industries from healthcare to public service. Now a Deputy Lieutenant in Staffordshire, she remains dedicated to local volunteer work. As a former Chair of Macmillan Cancer Support in Staffordshire, Judy continues to support numerous charities. 🌟

💛 Happy International Day of Friendship! 💛 Here's to the organisations, volunteers and participants helping to create stronger, more connected communities every day. 🤝✨ #InternationalDayofFriendship #CommunityFoundation #Shropshire #Impact

Since 2024, the SWEF Enterprise Fund has awarded over £10,000 to support young entrepreneurs across Shropshire, helping them take the next step in their business journey. It's a fantastic example of how funding can unlock potential and strengthen communities by investing in the next generation.

Reena and her husband are the dynamic duo behind a thriving pharmacy chain. Covering Staffordshire and Shropshire, she's deeply rooted in both counties. A true community leader, she is a dedicated Deputy Lieutenant. Reena's impact goes beyond the pharmacy walls. #LocalCommunity #LocalBusiness

Funding that makes a difference! The Godolphin Edwards Fund focuses on 4 rural parishes – Acton Burnell, Frodesley, Pitchford, and Ruckley & Langley – but its impact reaches beyond that. By providing grants to local groups, the fund helps improve health and quality of life for local people.

We're thrilled to be working with the Randal Foundation to improve lives across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. Check out our fund providing up to £3000 for projects working across six key themes: shropshire.foundatio...

We're in the final week of judging & adjudication - we would like to thank all residents, volunteers, local groups, businesses, & parish councils who have contributed this year. BKVC is about more than appearances; it's about community pride, teamwork & celebrating what makes our villages special.

🎉 It’s Yas’ birthday! 🎉 Programmes Administrator, task-crushing superstar and eyelash extraordinaire✔️ Military wife and mum of two✔️✔️ Currently based in Gloucester (but heading back to Stafford soon!) ✔️✔️✔️ Join us in wishing Yas a very happy birthday! 🎉🥳🎈🎁

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

Are you aged 70 or over or an unpaid carer to someone aged 70 or over who needs help with the cost of equipment or the cost of living? The Grace Cares Hardship Fund may be able to help you with funding of up to £350. Learn more- staffordshire.founda... #CFStaffs #CFShropshire #Supporting Communities

⚽England may be out, but our local football clubs are still winning where it matters. Proud to support organisations helping young people thrive through sport. Thanks for all you do.💓

Behind the scenes, we've been busy collating the scores for BKVC. It's been fantastic to see wonderful examples of community spirit. A huge thank you to our volunteer judges for giving their time, effort & expertise throughout the process. Here are 3 of our judges meeting residents of Ellerdine.

It’s Naj’s birthday! 🎉 Finance Officer✔️ Shopping enthusiast ✔️✔️ Fan of home cooking, cinema trips and a good Netflix drama ✔️✔️✔️ We're really lucky to have Naj on the team — and even luckier to celebrate her today 🎂

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! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce another funding award from the Randal Foundation - We Are Listening! Huge congratulations! Making a positive impact in Shrewsbury🌟 #SupportingShropshiresCommunities #WalkTheWalk #Achievements #CommunitySupport #SupportingShropshire

As excitement builds ahead of the World Cup Final, it's a great time to celebrate the power of football to bring us together. We're proud to support organisations like Shrewsbury Town FC Foundation as they make a difference every day, using sport to connect communities.

Funding that makes a difference! Thanks to support from the Shropshire Community Mental Health Fund, Community Resource is delivering its Community Buddy System project, providing tailored individual and group support for people aged 65+ living with severe mental illness.

Our team is busy working behind the scenes to collate all the scores from this year's Best Kept Village & Community Awards. Thank you to everyone who has taken part and helped showcase the pride, commitment and community spirit that make our villages and communities so special ⭐

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

Nikki attended the Community Connectors meeting for South West Shropshire yesterday 😊 It was great to catch up with Lou Johnson from DWP and Kerry from Tenbury NILS, along with a whole room full of fantastic contacts.

Check out today's "Behind the Numbers" post featuring the incredible work of the Shropshire European Organisation. From life skills to translation support, they offer a wide range of services for Eastern European individuals and families!

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

Great news! 🎉 Another fantastic project has been awarded funding through the Randal Programme. Huge congratulations to A Better Tomorrow- we’re excited to see the positive impact this will have on our Telford community #SupportingShropshiresCommunities #WalkTheWalk #Achievements #CommunitySupport

On Armed Forces Day 2026, we celebrate the dedication and sacrifice of our Armed Forces and their families. We are proud to stand behind the Armed Forces community as a Silver Award holder in the Employer Recognition Scheme. Together, we continue to support those who serve our country.

New UKGrantmaking data is out today: 14,000+ grant makers, £24bn grants, up 4% year on year. Three years in, a clearer pattern is emerging around changing grant sizes, concentrated large awards and why place matters in understanding how funding connects with communities: 🔍 www.ukgrantmaking.or...

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

🌟 Exciting news! The Grace Cares Fund is now accepting applications! This fund aims to assist unpaid caregivers and elderly individuals in the UK by providing financial support through vouchers for needed items or services. Apply now at: staffordshire.founda...🌼 #SupportingCommunity #UKCharity

Calling all young entrepreneurs! Get up to £2500 in grant funding to kickstart your business! Reach out now for details on this amazing opportunity or apply on our website today! 💼💡 #StartupFunding

🎉 It’s Joe’s birthday! 🎉 Programmes Officer and office early bird ✔️ Mum of 1 human and 1 horse (plus brand new grandma duties!) ✔️✔️ Wallace & Gromit fan with a new-found love of tattoos✔️✔️✔️ We’re really lucky to have her on the team - and even luckier to celebrate her this week 🎂

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!