£18k boost for Shropshire charities tackling men’s mental health and veteran isolation

Shropshire charities supporting men’s mental health and veterans are set for a major boost with a share of £18,000.

Hundreds of people across Shropshire are set to benefit from McPhillips’ community fund, with £18,000 being shared across five vital causes supporting men’s mental health.

The construction company launched a dedicated grant scheme in 2025 with the Shropshire Community Foundation.

In the inaugural year, £18,000 was handed to six community groups working with people suffering mental health issues or social isolation.

A report subsequently revealed that the grant funding reached more than 1,200 people across the region.

Now, another five organisations focusing specifically on men’s mental health and veteran support are set to receive grants.

Successful applicants include 4 All Foundation, Ex-Forces to Community, Feed the Birds, Shrewsbury Men’s Shed and Shropshire Rural Support.

McPhillips’ managing director, Paul Inions, said it was a privilege to continue to play a part in helping so many worthwhile causes across the county.

“We were so proud to help such great causes as we launched the fund to celebrate our 60th anniversary,” explained Paul.

“It was great to see the benefit of some incredible community work – and we have committed to doing that again.

“We chose the theme of men’s mental health after more than half of the workforce voted to select mental health and wellbeing as their preferred cause.

“It is also great to assist an organisation helping veterans, something that reflects the company’s longstanding commitment as a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.

“This year’s funding will go a long way to help these projects provide grassroots support to the people that need it most.”