Charities in Shropshire
There are 2,076 registered charities based in and around Shropshire. 1,654 of them (80%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are children and young people, education, and the arts and heritage.
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What they work on
- Children and young people621
- Education586
- Arts and heritage331
- Disability206
- Poverty and hardship152
- Older people130
- Environment77
- Animals62
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 1,438 of the 2,076. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 1,107 local charities under £1 million a year that file an annual return, from the returns held in October 2026. Data from the Charity Commission register, last refreshed in June 2026.
Charities for children and young people in Shropshire
5 of the 621 we found.
South Shropshire Youth Forum
SY8 · Small charity, income under £100k
South Shropshire Youth Forum is a charity set up to help the young people in South Shropshire. SSYF aims to support young people through the transition to adulthood. It offers a variety of projects, activities and…
Shropshire Foster Care Association
SY4 · Income under £10k
Support and representation of Shropshires Foster Carers and the Looked After Children in their care.
The Shropshire Youth Foundation
SY2 · Small charity, income under £100k
The education of persons who have not attained the age of 25 years and who are resident in the County of Shropshire through their leisure time activities, so to develop their physical, mental and spiritual activities…
Shropshire Deaf Children's Society Incorporating Telford and the Wrekin
SY3 · Small charity, income under £100k
Fund raising for children with hearing difficulties and support the local Sensory Inclusion Service with much needed equipment.
Shropshire Youth Support Trust
SY5 · Income £100k to £1m
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES / EDUCATION / TRAINING / THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY via support in self employment and other
Education charities in Shropshire
5 of the 586 we found.
The Shropshire Schools and Further Education Institutions Jubilee Trust
SY2 · Income under £10k
Providing hardship support to families on low incomes.Supporting children who are leaving care.Supporting trips and activities for individuals and groups.
Shropshire Education and Conference Centre
SY3 · Income £100k to £1m
The charity makes available the Shropshire Education and Conference Centre to professions allied to medicine for training and education purposes. The Centre has a range of training facilities including a 200 seat…
Shropshire Children's Scrapstore, Recycling and Resource Centre - Scrappies
SY6 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provision of a scrapstore for scrap materials to assist in training for group play and provision of educational recreational and leisure time activities materaials and equipment to improve the conditions of life in…
The Shropshire and Mid Wales Head & Neck Charity
SY3 · Income under £10k
The Shropshire and Mid-Wales Head and Neck Charity has been established with the aim of providing facilities, equipment and training to treat patients (children and adults) with Head and Neck conditions. This includes…
Shropshire Bookfest
SY5 · Small charity, income under £100k
To advance the education of children in all forms of literary and creative arts, for the benefit of the public, in particular, but not exclusively by encouraging awareness of and developing interest in all forms of…
Arts and heritage charities in Shropshire
5 of the 331 we found.
Museum of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry
SY3 · Income under £10k
The King's Shropshire Light Infantry Regimental Museum incorporates the traditions and history of the Regiment. It collects, documents, conserves, exhibits and interprets items relevant to the history of the Regiment.
The Shropshire Theatre Organ Trust
WV5 · Income under £10k
Conserving, maintaining and promoting the use of the ex. Ritz Chatham Wurlitzer Organ, and added components owned by the Trust which was onceinstalled in the Buttermarket, Howard Street, Shrewsbury. SY1 2LF
Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust
SY1 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Shropshire Regimental Museum/Soldiers of Shropshire Museum incorporates the traditions and history of all the former Shropshire Regiments. It collects, documents, conserves, exhibits and interprets items relevant to…
Church Stretton and South Shropshire Arts Festival
SY6 · Small charity, income under £100k
We arrange music events and craft/art exhibition, usually a fortnight in July/August, at venues in the Church Stretton area
Beaumaris Singers of Newport Shropshire
TF10 · Small charity, income under £100k
The study and practice of Choral Music in order to foster public knowledge and appreciation of such music by means of public preformance
Disability charities in Shropshire
5 of the 206 we found.
Shropshire Parent and Carer Council
SY4 · Income £100k to £1m
The objectives of the Charity are to relieve the needs of children with disabilities and additional needs, their parents, carers and families.
Shropshire Peer Counselling and Advocacy Service
SY11 · Income £100k to £1m
We provide independent advocacy to any adult with any disability including multiple disabilities and complex needs. We help any age from 18 upwards including older people, any ethnicity, any gender, any sexual…
Sight Loss Shropshire
SY2 · Income £100k to £1m
SLS's aim is to improve the quality of life of visually impaired people of all ages who live in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin by helping visually impaired people to cope with their sight loss and the difficulties this…
The Shropshire Dyslexia Association
SY5 · Income under £10k
Provides practical advice and help to dyslexic people of all ages in Shropshire. Affliated to the British Dyslexia Association. Helpline advice, assessments and screening, tutor information, workshops, conferences and…
The West Shropshire Talking Newspaper
SY1 · Income under £10k
To provide a weekly talking newspaper and a monthly talking magazine service on USB microstick.web site and internet radio, to app 300 blind or partially sighted in the West Shropshire area. Our newspaper and magazine…
Poverty and hardship charities in Shropshire
5 of the 152 we found.
Province of Staffordshire and Shropshire Mark Benevolent Association
SY13 · Small charity, income under £100k
Making grants to individuals, organisations and general charitable purposes.
Shifnal Help Food Bank CIO
TF11 · Income under £10k
The relief of financial hardship amongst people in Shifnal, Shropshire and the surrounding area by:a) providing emergency food parcels, essential toiletries to individuals and families in need; andb) offering additional…
Charity of Eliza Augusta Davis
WR15 · Income under £10k
Support for the poor and needy of the parish; the relief of financial hardship of people living in the parish of Burford; to advance the education of pupils at Burford Primary School; to help young people living in…
Humphry Salwey Benefaction
SY8 · Income under £10k
The relief of financial hardship among people living or working in Shropshire and in particular those in the district of Ludlow, Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Powys by providing such persons with goods/services…
Wistanstow Church Charities
SY7 · Income under £10k
For the relief of financial hardship either generally or individually of people living in the parish of Wistanstow by making grants of money or paying for items, services or facilities
Charities for older people in Shropshire
5 of the 130 we found.
Shropshire Association of Senior Citizen Forums
SY5 · Income under £10k
The charity strives to improve the health and well being of older people in Shropshire by reducing loneliness and isolation. This is achieved by providing peer support, advice and information and by the deployment of…
Newport {Shropshire} Cottage Care Centre Trust Limited
TF10 · Income £100k to £1m
The relief care and assistance of persons irrespective of colour, race or creed suffering from any form of sickness or incapacity.The advancement of education and provision of facilities in the interests of social…
King's Shropshire Light Infantry and the Herefordshire Light Infantry Officer's Association
SY8 · Income under £10k
The KSLI and Herefordshire LI Officers' Association aims to help all its officers and ex-officers who need assistance. It also aims to promote and maintain old friendships and comradeship.
Newport, Shropshire U3a
TF10 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provide activities for retired/semi retired people to educate and support social well being.
The Parachute Regimental Association Shropshire Branch
SY2 · Income under £10k
As all ready submitted
Small charities in Shropshire
Most charities here are small, often a few volunteers doing good work close to home, and few of them can afford to advertise. Each of these has an income under £100,000 a year and has reported its accounts recently.
Grinshill Animal Rescue
SY4 · Small charity, income under £100k
Providing and maintaing a rescue home and other facilities for the reception, care and treatment of animals in need. Providing public information regarding neutering and care.
Uffington Village Hall
SY4 · Income under £10k
Provision and maintenance of community building for use by all/any members of the local, Shropshire, and National community.Organisers of social/fund raising events.
2nd Longmynd Scout Group
SY6 · Small charity, income under £100k
Providing scouting opportunites for local young people.
Enville Village Trust
DY7 · Income under £10k
Enville Trust, which was until 1997, the Enville Poor's Charity which is was made up of a combination of 7 much smaller charities, all connected with the village of Enville.
Bayton School Parents Teacher Assc
DY14 · Small charity, income under £100k
The charity operates for the sole purpose of enhancing and supporting the experience of pupils at Bayton C E Primary School. We hold fundraising activities including bingo, 100 Club (PTA member's), sponsored walks, cake…
Bewdley Civic Society
DY12 · Small charity, income under £100k
Conservation within the Area of Benefit (Borough of Bewdley on 31 March 1974).Promotion of civic pride in The Area of Benefit.Preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public…
Knighton Show and Carnival
LD7 · Small charity, income under £100k
The promotion of agriculture and horticulture; arts, education in the arts, heritage and culture; the advancement of charitable purposes and the work of charities falling under the advancement of citizenship or…
The Bedstone and Hopton Castle Village Hall
SY7 · Income under £10k
To provide a venue for local activities, classes and entertainment. Also is available for hire by local groups and individuals.
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How many charities are there in Shropshire?
There are 2,076 registered charities based in and around Shropshire. 1,654 of them (80%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The figures come from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales, last refreshed in June 2026, and count charities by their registered address.
What do charities in Shropshire work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (621), education (586), and the arts and heritage (331). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 1,438 of the 2,076, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Shropshire?
Local charities in and around Shropshire have 24,564 volunteers between them. That's what 1,107 charities with an income under £1 million a year told the Charity Commission in their latest annual return. Charities with an income under £10,000 don't have to report it, so the real number is higher.
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How can I check a charity in Shropshire is genuine?
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