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Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley takes part in the Big Shropshire Sleep Out

Shropshire MP sleeps rough to raise £8,000 for homelessness charity

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Shropshire, Anna Turner, at the official opening of the Headway Community Hub, Shropshire

Shropshire brain injury charity unveils £600,000 wellness centre

Show support for Mind this World Mental Health Day

People urged to raise funds, donate goods or volunteer for Mind

The quotes were made using reverse graffiti, and appear on pavements across London

Only one in 10 Brits feel comfortable checking on someone's wellbeing

Four different groups will be running Kington and District Community Shop throughout the rest of October

Four different groups will be running Kington charity shop this month

Members of the Penybont and District Charity Committee presenting the donation to Tori Williams of Marie Curie

Powys charity tractor run raises £1,800 for Marie Curie

The ceremony saw more than 20 awards and prizes presented to volunteers and staff

Ad Feature Human appeal celebrates UK volunteers at third Purple Legacy Awards

The final dated National Garden Scheme opening in Powys of 2026 will be held on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 October, from 9am until 5pm, at Dingle Nurseries and Garden, Welshpool

Pre-order the National Garden Scheme's 2027 Garden Visitor's Handbook

Helen Tuite is aiming to swim the 22 miles of the Channel before Christmas to raise money for Aspire which provide support, advice and service for people who are paralysed by a spinal cord injury

Powys woman swimming the distance of The Channel for charity

Shrewsbury Dial-a-Ride and Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin have partnered to support local people living with dementia, including Nick Gibb (centre)

Shrewsbury ‘rock band’ friends benefit from dementia transport link

Spotlight Accounting celebrate its 20th anniversary

Shifnal business marks 20th anniversary with £2,876 for Severn Hospice

Headway Shropshire staff and clients celebrate the £600,000 renovation and relaunch of the charity’s Shrewsbury centre.

Shropshire brain injury charity unveils £600,000 centre revamp

Rotary ShelterBoxes

Shrewsbury Rotary club backs Nepal disaster relief with ShelterBox

Andrew Bevan, Hundred House Show chairman presenting a cheque for £3,000 to Jess on behalf of DPJ Foundation

Powys group raises funds for mental health charity

Taylor Wimpey North Midlands has donated £500 to Telford Community Grocery, helping the charity continue its vital service in the area.

£500 donation helps Telford Community Grocery support local families

Tracy Sylvester

Ironbridge chef to brave the shave for Macmillan

The cast of La Fanciulla del West

Moving Puccini performance raises funds for charity – review
Verismo Opera delivers a moving performance of Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West at Shrewsbury Abbey
Jane Park

Powys has few autumn openings with the final garden open on October 10 and 11 from 9am until 5pm at Dingle Nurseries and Garden, Welshpool

Could you open your Powys garden for charity?

MyWorkwear’s Co-owner James Worthington pictured with the Midlands Air Ambulance charity donation box.

Halesfield firm launches donation drive for air ambulance charity

Discover Shropshire's hidden gems this October and help change the life of someone who is deaf.

Shropshire residents urged to take part in dog walking challenge

Ludlow Castle

Ludlow mayor to host masquerade gala dinner at historic castle

Cleo Postlethwaite

Puccini opera at Shrewsbury Abbey to raise funds in memory of Cleo

Much-needed repairs to a riverside path in Ludlow have started

Repairs begin on Ludlow riverside path after lengthy wait

Local crafters and small businesses are invited to be part of a fundraising event at Starbucks in support of local older people.

Telford crafters and small businesses invited to charity fair

Russell Howard

Russell Howard sets up foundation in memory of 'beautiful baby boy'

Four different groups will be running a Kington charity shop this month

Four groups will be running a Kington charity shop this month

Ruby selects the winner

Ruby Wax picks lucky Oswestry winner in wildlife charity draw

Christians Against Poverty offers support for people struggling with debt

Quiz night to raise funds for Telford debt charity
Quiz night includes casserole and dessert
Mark Andrews

Visitors to the Hills Ford Stages Rally have the opportunity to meet volunteers from Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and Wales Air Ambulance Charity and learn more about the lifesaving work they carry out every day

Hills Ford Stages rally joins forces with air ambulance charities

Left to right - Linda Price, Lynne Stephens, Liz Lewis (Senior Nurse), Sabrina Davies, Sonia Bufton, Jo Jones

Powys darts league raises £350 for cancer support charity

The charity recently gave a Scam Smart talk at the Chattery Cafe in Admaston for members of the Shawbirch and Surrounding Area Community Hub (SASA)

Charity urges older people to stay one step ahead of scammers

Sarah Hopes (far right) with her friends and family

Mum raises over £4,000 for adoption charity in memory of her son

Last year’s charity concert

Shropshire concert to raise funds for children’s hospital services

Tarrah Lewis & Borderland president Brian Ashton

Charity highlights support for disabled people across the county

Arlo with his sponsorship poster

Five-year-old Telford boy walks 31 miles to help poorly children

Details of the trip to Borussia Dortmund on offer in the Knockin & Kinnerley Cricket Club auction

Cricket club offers VIP Borussia Dortmund tickets in charity auction

Lisa Cook (Charcroft Electronics) presents an age category award to Mackenzie Tyler
alongside Hugh Tamlyn (Wales Air Ambulance) and Councillor Alan Waller, Mayor of Builth Wells.

Third annual Powys aquathlon raises £5,000 for charity

Lee 'Magic' Southerton is swapping the workshop for prison next month

Volksmagic boss to be 'locked up' in prison for charity challenge

Joe Turner, Managing Director Persimmon Homes West Midlands (far left), Shane Game, Founder of Shropshire Bereavement Group (far right)

Shropshire charity's £3,000 boost to support people facing bereavement

The free event will take place on Sunday, August 30, from 10am to 4pm

Families invited to Midlands Air Ambulance open day at Cosford

Stuart Ross leading the run in his Massey 165

Llanddewi Tractor Run was a big success

A view of an operating theatre, with bright images on the walls

Charity opens first paediatric operating room in West Bank

Samantha Barks and Oliver Tompsett

The Greatest Showman to open in West End in 2027

Plans for the cattery at Brunant Farm, Llowes

Animal welfare centre could be created on Powys/ Herefordshire border

Joe Turner (left, Managing Director Persimmon Homes West Midlands,) David Crosby (middle, Director of Omega - Ending Isolation Ending Loneliness,) Councillor Alex Wagner (right, Deputy Leader of Shropshire Council and Ward Councillor for Quarry and Coton

£3,000 boost for Shrewsbury charity's telephone befriending service

Simon Knight Managing Director of Radnor Hills and the PSA testing team

Radnor Hills supports Prostate Cymru with a number of events.

The Welsh Pony & Cob Society 125th Anniversary Show held at the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells.

Welsh Pony & Cob Society's 125th anniversary celebrations

Nick Trygstad, Head of Strings at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire musicians to perform in Whitchurch

St John Ambulance County President for Shropshire, Hugh Strickland, has call for members of the public to learn lifesaving first aid skills

Shropshire man urges first aid after training saved his life

Deborah Mitchell - Founder of Heaven Skincare

New event to celebrate women making a difference in their communities

Andy Edwards after completing the Manchester Trail Escape 25k.

Dedicated runner takes on year-long challenge for children’s charity

Steph Smith from Lingen Davies (far right) with staff from Lowfield Timber Frames and SJ Roberts

Sunflower Appeal boosted by Three Peaks Challenge

British Heart Foundation store on Mardol, Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury store to shut as charity announces 150 shop closures

Guests enjoying the evening at the first Little Stars Halloween Ball

Spooky carnival theme planned as Little Stars Halloween Ball returns

The Big Jump 2026

Shropshire charity announces return of popular Big Jump fundraiser

Kim Gilmour, organiser, Posh Frocks (left) and Julie Kaur, Jules Convenience

Posh Frocks Charity Dinner returns to support cancer centre appeal

Clarkes Solicitors - Toni Laycock and Laura Hawkins

Solicitors helps Midlands Air Ambulance’s free will writing service

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