We want to take this opportunity to thank the entire team at Arrow County Supplies for their remarkable fundraising efforts over the past year. I had the pleasure of meeting some of the team members during our initial meeting last year, and it was refreshing to hear their passion for wellbeing, preventing burnout, and promoting mental health. One of our support workers also spent some time at the headquarters and enjoyed getting to know the team.

Arrow County has raised an impressive total of £1,695.02. This is a fantastic achievement! 

We want to take a moment to express how truly thankful we are for your Movember Challenge, thank you for choosing to support Shropshire Mental Health Support and raising over £230.00.

Your generous donation and the funds gained from the fundraising will enable us to continue providing our essential mental health support services and our flourishing well-being groups to people all over Shropshire, services and activities that people who are struggling have come to rely on.

In memory of his friend Rich, who tragically took his life in July 2024, Tom will take on the three peaks challenge to raise funds for a vital charity and bring awareness to the dangers of addiction and depression. The journey begins on June 13, 2025, with a 370-mile drive from Shrewsbury to Glencoe, Scotland, to scale Ben Nevis under the cover of darkness. Standing at 1,344 meters, Ben Nevis will be the first peak in this 24-hour challenge, followed by Scafell Pike in England’s Lake District at 978 meters, and finally Snowdon in Wales, towering at 1,085 meters. With approximately 480 miles to drive between the peaks, only 14 hours remain for climbing, keeping this tribute to Rich, who cherished nature and the outdoors, on an intense schedule. Friends are invited to join for the last ascent up Snowdon to support this mission, aiming to bring greater awareness of the impact of these diseases on men in our generation.

We had the pleasure of hosting an afternoon tea in appreciation of our volunteers, fundraisers, and donors. It is important to recognise their contributions, which have helped make Shropshire Mental Health Support the thriving charity it is today. They are the heartbeat of our organisation, and we could not continue our work without them.

We were also delighted to welcome The High Sheriff, Brian Welti, who kindly presented the organisation with an award to acknowledge these efforts.

We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to the support of @shrewsburybookclub and our wonderful community, we reached our target and raised over £500 for @shropshiremhs! This great initiative not only provided an excellent excuse to pick up a book but also supported an important cause.

Shrewsbury Book Club was proud to take part in our first fundraiser for Shropshire MHS by hosting a 6-hour 25-minute read-a-thon throughout the weekend. Thank you to everyone who joined us on the 19th and 20th of October 2024 from the comfort of their own homes. Together, we raised funds and spread awareness in honor of World Mental Health Day and Suicide Prevention.

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported our 50th Birthday Ball. We are immensely thankful for the raffle prize donations, auction prize donations, and generous contributions from those who could not attend. A special thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating this milestone. The party was truly fantastic, and the incredible performances by the Hot Jazz Biscuits and Sarah Bright and the Dapper Flappers took the celebration to new heights. We also need to give a huge thank you to Alex Ford Photography for capturing the evening and being a reminder of the fun we had, and to the Auctioneer, David Brettell, for helping us smash our fundraising target. Finally, our sincere appreciation goes out to our dedicated team of volunteers whose selfless efforts contributed significantly to the success of the event!

We are truly grateful for the generosity shown by Yvonne, the Lady Captain at Arscott Golf Club. Your thoughtful donation is deeply appreciated and will make a significant impact in supporting our work. Meeting the ladies and taking in the beautiful scenery from the clubhouse was a wonderful experience. Thank you for your support and warm hospitality.

A huge thank you to Mighty Mele Games for their incredible efforts in hosting a 24-hour Warhammer Build, Paint, & Battle Challenge in support of Shropshire Mental Health Support. We’re thrilled to share that an amazing £750 was raised!

The dedication and hard work of the Mighty Mele Games team, along with the fantastic support from the community, have made a real difference.

Thank you, Mighty Mele!

Clive, our Chairman Trustee, had the pleasure of attending a meeting with the local MP, Julia Buckley. Clive says It was great to have the opportunity to discuss mental health and the work we do in Shropshire. We rely on our local community to spread the word, destigmatise mental health, and make sure everyone in Shropshire is heard."

We want to extend a huge thank you to Robbie Jones for organising a fundraiser event in support of Shropshire Mental Health Support at The Coracle Inn. The day was packed with live music from various bands, a raffle, auction, cake sales, and more. Robbie had thought of everything. Thanks again to Robbie and everyone who contributed to making the event a success, whether by donating their time, prizes, money, or sponsoring the event

We want to extend a huge thank you to Mayor, Cllr David Vasmer, who hosted a wonderful event in the Dingle in Shrewsbury's Quarry on Friday 20th September,
During the event, guests enjoyed fizz and canapes from Jennys Catering and were entertained by Shropshire Youth Theatre (SYT) performing excerpts from A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the beautiful Dingle surroundings. The event was blessed with late summer evening sunshine and illuminated areas, creating a magical atmosphere. The raffle raised £460 for the Mayor’s Charity Fund, supporting Omega Ending Isolation Ending Loneliness and MHS Shropshire.

Gemma and Her Team Cycle 500k from London to Paris, Raising Nearly £8,000 for Shropshire Mental Health Support!

These amazing ladies self-funded and organised the entire trip, from printing jerseys to planning the route and pit stops. We are incredibly grateful for their support.

Thank you, Gemma and team, for your incredible effort and generosity!

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making the Prestfelde Spring Ball an amazing evening. You raised an incredible £8000 for Shropshire Mental Health Support. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the organisers, guests, prize donors, and auction winners for their contributions in raising funds and providing us with a platform to raise awareness and reduce stigma.

https://www.prestfelde.co.uk

Our amazing events volunteers had the pleasure of attending The Shrewsbury Folk Festival this weekend. They offered a listening ear and support to any festival goers who may need it from our wellbeing vehicle. You’ll notice our mascot “Smudge” in this photo, which was made for us by the talented Crafty Knitters Senior Citizens Club Oswestry. He will be touring the county on our new well-being vehicle when it arrives. Stay tuned for where he will visit next!

The sun shone, and we took it ‘Back to the 80s’ in style! Thanks to everyone who came out and lit up the park with their dance moves – it was so much fun! Your smiles helped highlight the message that moving is so good for our mental well-being, and dancing together as a community is even better. A huge thank you to everyone who has generously donated to Shropshire Mental Health Support Charity, helping us raise nearly £500 through this event! If you’d still like to support this wonderful local charity, you can donate using the link below. A massive shout-out to the volunteers and members of staff from Shropshire who ran the event, and of course, the awesome DJ Dan Anderton for spinning the hits that got us moving. Thanks also to the Mayor of Shrewsbury for attending and to our fantastic photographer Alex Latham for capturing the energy of the day. It truly was a team effort, and we couldn’t have done it without you all!

Thank you, Music Anywhere for granting Shropshire MHS 4 free music sessions for visitors of our service.

We are very grateful to Music Anywhere ,Shropshire Council and VibrantShropshire for funding us to share live music with community groups, preventing social isolation in Shropshire.

This is thanks to the UK government Shared Prosperity Fund, reaching out to our local areas and helping people to be included in their communities, improving their health and well-being.

The mayor's first event since his appointment was a delightful afternoon tea which raised over £700 for both charities. Join us for the next fundraiser:
An evening of entertainment from Shrewsbury Youth Theatre performing extracts from A Midsummer Night's Dream. Tickets are £25 each. Please contact Shrewsbury Town Council for further information by email – enquiries@shrewsburytowncouncil.gov.uk or Tel 01743 281010

We are thrilled to announce that Tired Mum’s Coffee is supporting Shropshire Mental Health Support for the next 6 months (August 2024 to January 2025). They asked their customers to vote for which charity to support, and 55% of the votes were in favour of Shropshire Mental Health Support.

The more coffee you drink, the more Tired Mum’s Coffee can give back, and more families can receive support. Order now through their website www.tiredmumscoffee.co.uk.

Date: December 22nd

Time: 5:00 pm

Venue: Unitarian Church, High Street, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LR

Join us for a festive sing-along Christmas concert! This is a free event, and donations are welcome to support the community.

Date: Monday, 5th May 2025

Venue: The Quarry, Shrewsbury

We’re inviting stall holders and sponsors from local organizations, charities, groups, sellers, and crafters to join us at the inaugural Mayoral Charity Fete! Support the Mayor’s Charity Fund to benefit Shropshire Mental Health Support and OMEGA, Ending Isolation Ending Loneliness.

Interested in holding a stall or sponsoring the event? Reach out to get involved and help make a difference in our community!

Grief is a deeply personal experience that often feels messy and non-linear. It doesn't follow a specific timeline or schedule. It's normal to find yourself crying, feeling angry, withdrawing, or experiencing a sense of emptiness—none of these reactions are unusual or wrong.

Our new Bereavement Support Group offers a friendly and supportive environment for sharing and connecting with others who are going through similar experiences. To maintain a person-centred approach, we are limiting the group to eight participants. Please book your spot to secure your place.

Wednesday 8th January 10 am -12 noon.

Park House, 38a Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6BG
Please call 01743 368 647.

Date: Saturday, 10th May 2025

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon

Venue: St Vincent Shrewsbury

Enjoy a 3-course meal, a welcome drink, a disco, a raffle, and more! 

**Price:** £50 per person 

**Tables available:** 2 to 16 people 

For reservations or inquiries, please email us.

Email Ruth : marketing@shropshiremhs.com