Building better places is about far more than just bricks and mortar. It means putting something back into the communities we are proud to call home. The McPhillips Community Fund is our way of doing just that.
The McPhillips Community Fund was launched at the end of 2024. Since then, we’ve backed grassroots projects in every corner of Shropshire and further afield. See the impact we have made here.
£18,000 shared across five causes — 4 All Foundation, a veterans’ group, Feed the Birds, Shrewsbury Men’s Shed and Shropshire Rural Support.
Read the storyAn independent report reveals the fund’s impact — more than 1,200 people supported across its first year of grants.
Read the storyFunding a self-esteem course with Home-Start, helping parents across Telford & Wrekin build confidence and resilience.
Read the storyBacking Community Resource’s buddy scheme, reducing isolation through volunteer home visits across the county.
Read the storyA World Mental Health Day commitment to isolated men across rural Shropshire, including the Farmers’ Pit Stop.
Read the storySupporting the Hub on the Hill’s wellbeing programme for elderly residents in Shrewsbury.
Read the storyBacking Amber Bee CIC to bring mental-wellbeing work to hundreds of schoolchildren across Shropshire.
Read the storyThe fund’s opening round of grants, set to benefit hundreds of people across Shropshire.
Read the storyLaunched for our 60th anniversary with Shropshire Community Foundation, backing grassroots causes across the county.
Read the storyNothing here yet for that combination — try another year or place.
Our fund is here for you. If you think we could help your grassroots project, school, community group or club, let us know. Tell us what you do and what some extra support would mean and we’ll be in touch.
