If you live in a rural village, care for a loved one, or simply want to feel more connected to your community, Community Resource is here to help. This long-standing charity is dedicated to helping people and communities thrive by offering practical support, trusted advice, and opportunities to get involved.

Community Resource supports those who are often overlooked or underserved. This includes older people experiencing loneliness, carers, individuals on low incomes, and communities facing isolation. At the heart of their mission is a commitment to building resilience, improving wellbeing, and strengthening local life.

The charity delivers a wide range of services that support health and wellbeing. These include health awareness events across the county and hearing and sight loss support hubs. Whether it’s supporting individuals with long-term health conditions, helping people access practical advice, or promoting wellbeing through community events, Community Resource is here to make a difference.

The charity’s Voluntary and Community Infrastructure Support team provides advice, guidance, and training to local charitable groups and organisations. Whether you are setting up a new community group or have been running one for years, Community Resource can help with funding promotion, volunteer brokerage, and more.

They support a network of Community Buildings and Village Halls across the county. These spaces are vital hubs for local activity, and the charity provides members with guidance, resources, and peer support to help them stay open, accessible, and sustainable.

Volunteering is another key part of their work. In partnership with Oswestry Community Action (Qube), Community Resource delivers a countywide volunteer brokerage scheme. This trusted programme connects individuals with meaningful volunteering opportunities that benefit both communities and volunteers.

Healthwatch Shropshire has recently joined the team at Community Resource. Healthwatch is the county’s independent health and social care champion, making sure your voice is heard by NHS leaders and decision-makers to improve care.

As the colder months approach, Community Resource is preparing to launch its annual Warmer Winter campaign. This fundraising appeal helps vulnerable people stay warm, well, and connected during winter. With energy costs continuing to rise and many rural homes off the gas grid, the need is more urgent than ever. The campaign raises funds to provide small but meaningful grants to individuals and families at risk of fuel poverty. Every donation helps bring warmth, comfort, and hope to those who need it most.

Local businesses play a vital role in supporting all of this work. Community Resource is proud to partner with organisations like Radfield Home Care Shrewsbury and Oswestry, whose ongoing support helps extend the charity’s reach and impact. Whether through fundraising, sponsorship, volunteering, or awareness-raising, corporate partnerships are a powerful way to give back to the community.

How you can get involved:

  • Follow Community Resource on social media to stay up to date with campaigns, events, and opportunities
  • Reach out by email if you or someone you know could benefit from their services
  • Donate to the Warmer Winter campaign via their website or JustGiving page
  • Volunteer your time and skills to support local projects and make a difference

Community Resource is here for you, your neighbours, and your community. Whether you need support or want to offer it, they are ready to help.

Learn more at: www.community-resource.org.uk
Email: enquiries@community-resource.org.uk

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