The My Community Fund

18 July 2025

Primary School delighted by Housing Plus Group’s donation to summer fayre

Bomere Heath CE Primary School, in Shrewsbury, welcomed parents, children and other members of the community to its Summer Fayre on July 5 this year. The event was held on school grounds to raise money towards a new outdoor area for its early years and Key Stage One pupils. Housing Plus Group gave an £800 donation for the event where parents and children were invited to take part in a range of activities,... Read more

28 April 2025

Housing Plus Group grant helps charity maintain bereavement support

A Child of Mine was founded by Gayle Routledge who lost her son to cancer in 2010. The charity now works in partnership with healthcare professionals to provide both emotional and practical support to bereaved parents and families. The charity's project, ‘Our Space’ aims to help children and young people come to terms with the loss of a sibling, parent or other close family member and is the... Read more

16 April 2025

Housing Plus Group delivers grant support for Guides and Brownies

We have already helped dozens of voluntary organisations through our My Community Fund, providing a financial lifeline to vital projects across the areas we serve. Now the 1st Brewood Guides and 2nd Brewood Brownies have received grants to help with day-to-day expenses such as books, badges and craft materials, while the Copthorne Guide and Scout Hut in Shrewsbury has enjoyed a major refurbishment... Read more

3 October 2024

Homes Plus sponsors Shrewsbury Pride event

Homes Plus sponsored the event in Market Square on Saturday, 28th September, through our Community Fund. We chose to support Shrewsbury Pride this year, with the event mirroring our values around inclusivity and as part of our commitment to LGBTQ+ equality and support. Homes Plus supports the LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge - a scheme designed to make sure LGBTQ+ residents can enjoy their homes without fear... Read more

7 August 2024

Supporting safety initiative for Shropshire children

The Shrewsbury & Oswestry Crucial Crew received a donation from us to help fund a two-week safety event for 11-year-old's from up to 50 local schools. The event is in its 30th year and was held at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, following 29 years at Nesscliffe Army Camp. It aims to provide children with essential life skills, tools and knowledge on how to stay safe in various situations, including... Read more

25 July 2024

My Community Fund helps charity tackle loneliness and isolation

The grant from Homes Plus will help Shrewsbury-based charity, Community Resource continue their much-needed ‘Buddy’ support scheme that pairs trained volunteers with individuals requiring additional support to become socially or physically active. Research carried out by the charity found that, in a county where more than 79,000 people are over the age of 65, the lasting impact of the Covid-19... Read more

21 June 2024

Homes Plus My Community Fund helps more people enjoy the outdoors

People on low incomes are improving their health by enjoying the great outdoors, with support from Homes Plus. Read more

22 February 2024

Boost to community hub at local primary school

A community hub offering a warm and welcoming space for families and children at a Staffordshire primary school, has been boosted by a donation from the Homes Plus My Community Fund. Homes Plus awarded funding to the Community Hub at Castlechurch Primary School, in Stafford, where volunteers run free toddler groups, craft clubs and cuppa clubs. The Castlechurch Community Hub is the brainchild of... Read more

14 December 2023

Much-needed grants help local foodbanks make sure no one goes hungry this Christmas

We have been spreading some festive cheer across Staffordshire and Shropshire by delivering much-needed grants to food banks this Christmas. Many families have faced financial difficulty in recent years due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. To help with this, we have awarded timely donations to food banks helping people in need across Staffordshire and Shropshire from the Homes Plus My Community... Read more

14 August 2023

Homes Plus backs Staffordshire’s Best Kept Village Competition

Homes Plus is sponsoring The Community Foundation’s Best Kept Village competition for 2023. The competition is open to all communities in Staffordshire and is judged in two categories with £200 cash prizes available for the best small and large villages. There are also awards available for community spirit and sustainability. Organisers encourage people to show what makes their areas special and... Read more

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