McPhillips is marking World Mental Health Day 2025 by highlighting the vital work its community fund is doing to support mental wellbeing across Shropshire’s rural communities.
The Telford-based construction company launched the McPhillips Community Fund in partnership with Shropshire Community Foundation to mark its 60th anniversary, and has already awarded £18,000 in grants to six organisations working to address mental health challenges.
From primary school children learning mindfulness techniques to elderly residents combating isolation, the fund is supporting people of all ages across the county with initiatives that recognise the particular challenges faced by those living in rural areas.
The fund has supported organisations including Bright Star Boxing‘s mental health programme in Shrewsbury, Home-Start Telford’s self-esteem courses for parents, Amber Bee’s Barney & Echo Mindfulness project, the 4 All Foundation‘s weekly wellbeing sessions for elderly residents, Community Resource’s Buddy Programme and Designs in Mind writing groups.
Access to mental health support can be particularly challenging in rural communities with more limited access to services.
Paul Inions, managing director of McPhillips, said: “Mental health affects everyone, but we know that people in rural communities like ours in Shropshire can face additional barriers in accessing support.
“Through our community fund, we’re proud to be working with local organisations who understand these challenges and are delivering innovative solutions right on people’s doorsteps.
“From children learning resilience skills to elderly people finding companionship and support, each project is making a real difference to lives across our county. As a company rooted in this community, we believe supporting mental wellbeing is not just the right thing to do – it’s essential for helping our communities thrive.”
McPhillips, which was recently named Company of the Year at the 2025 Shropshire Chamber Awards, employs more than 240 people and has delivered more than 140 projects with a value of £300 million in the last five years.
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