Ludlow’s finest turned out for the opening of our new shop which has relocated into larger premises. We have taken over the former Tui travel agents on the Bull Ring after moving out of our former home on King Street. Earlier this week, Ludlow Mayor Councillor Robin Pote officially opened the new shop and was… Read more »
After 26 years, our longest serving director has stood down. Norma Ross held the role of director of Income Generation since the mid-1990s and in that time has helped to raise an incredible £150 million for us. But now the proud Scot, who lives in Gnosall, Staffordshire, has stepped down from her role and handed… Read more »
We are asking our supporters to be aware of Gift Aid which would help us raise thousands of pounds more each year. This week, we have launched a Gift Aid awareness campaign aimed at getting more of our loyal supporters to sign up in store, allowing it to claim an additional 25% from the government… Read more »
Our fundraising team have said they are in awe of a four-man team who have just completed an unsupported row across the Atlantic. In just 41 days the Wrekin Rowers rowed more than 3,000 miles from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to English Harbour in Antigua. Phenomenal And on the way they raised a… Read more »
We are gearing up for a summer of fundraising – and preparations are well under way for its biggest, brightest, and boldest event. For the last two years, we have been unable to hold any of our flagship events, including the ever-popular Dragon Boat Festival, because of the pandemic. Now boats have been ordered and… Read more »
What could be more Christmassy than a robin with a red breast singing on the front of a charity Christmas card? Only one that has been painted by one of our assistant community shop managers. This cheeky chappie is now on sale at our 29 shops and at our two hospices in Shrewsbury and Telford as well as… Read more »
We are celebrating after scooping a top industry award. We beat off stiff opposition and were named Outstanding Charity Retailer of the Year at the Charity Retail Association awards ceremony. Praised The judging panel praised our retail arm for its handling of the COVID pandemic and how we had tackled the crisis. Throughout the pandemic, CEO updates were made available so staff could remain in touch , along with skills training, welfare… Read more »
We are celebrating after opening our latest community retail store. Our network of 28 community shops in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Mid Wales bring in more than £1million for the charity each year. These were forced to close during lockdown. But last month, we opened our newest shop – our 29th – in Arleston, Telford. Generous And the shop, a former car parts store which had stood empty for… Read more »
Fundraisers are being asked to step up and go the extra mile for us by putting themselves in the virtual shoes of our nurses. The free event, which will take place throughout September, challenges people to take 300,000 steps in the month – about the same number one of our nurses would walk while delivering specialist care on a ward. Jess… Read more »
The benefits of nature on mental health and well-being have long been known and now we are offering our patients the chance to get more out of their enjoyment of the outdoors. Occupational therapist Heather Fras has launched a Gardening & Tonic pilot at both of our hospices. She hopes the horticulture course will instil confidence, well-being, resilience and… Read more »
