How can you help?

Shropshire Rural Support provides confidential support during periods of anxiety and stress, and with problems relating to their families and their businesses. We are a small charity supported by a group of dedicated volunteers, all of whom live and are involved with rural Shropshire.

We are always glad to hear from likeminded people who wish to support us in a volunteer capacity, through donations, fundraising or referral contacts.

Volunteering

We depend on a group of committed volunteers to deliver our service and welcome volunteers with any skills required to run a charity including:
• Counselling
• Fundraising
• Marketing & PR
• Events promotion
• Finance
• IT

If you have time or skills to offer, please get in touch.

Lady volunteering for Shropshire Rural Support

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Donate

Our primary source of funding is from donations made by supporters, local companies and private charitable trust. Additional funds are raised through fundraising initiatives.

Any donations are greatly appreciated. If you are a UK tax payer and eligible for gift aid, please complete the gift aid section which enhances your donation by 25%.

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Referrals

If you know someone who needs help and is potentially suicidal, doing nothing is not an option. You can share our details with them to contact us on our confidential helpline on 0300 123 2825 or email us at ruth@shropshire-rural-support.org.uk

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Testimonials

When I retired I looked around to see how I could help local farmers as they battled with the ups and downs of farming and running their family businesses. As a counsellor with Shropshire Rural Support, I feel I can really help farmers who need someone to talk to who understands their situation. I find it rewarding to give a bit back to a way of life that has served me well and I love.

Retired Farmer

Following the floods in 2012 I was struggling to feed our stock and pay bills, Shropshire Rural Support introduced me to RABI who gave me some financial help to buy groceries and pay the house bills.

A flood victim

I fell from the tractor and broke my leg. Shropshire Rural Support was able to signpost me to some financial help to employ a relief milker till I was better.

Injured Farmer

I was so worried about him and knew I had to try and do something. It was a difficult subject to raise but in the end he contacted Shropshire Rural Support and things got better.

Business Partner

I was at my wits end with worry about the family and the farm. The lady on the helpline listened and did not judge. Just by talking it helped me sort out my priorities and she has now connected me with people who can help. It was like lifting a millstone from on top of me.

Arable Farmer