11/11/2026
We are grateful to have received £ 7,899 from NFU Mutual North Shropshire Agency. The money received is from the Agency Giving Fund, part of its £4m charitable giving pledge for 2026. During the year, the fund will be distributing £2.33m to local charities across the UK through this initiative.
NFU Mutual awarded the generous donation in recognition of the support the charity provides to rural communities through the Wellbeing Vehicle. The Wellbeing Vehicle has been operational since 2022 and visits rural communities. The Wellbeing Vehicle crew supported 231 visitors between January and June, over 192 hours. They visited 30 different locations, with 77 individual visits. Our wellbeing vehicle regularly visits 16 locations across Shropshire, including GP surgeries, supermarkets, businesses, community hubs, community centres, care homes and local markets. It covers Shropshire, including regular visits to Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Ellesmere, Market Drayton, Wem, Whitchurch, Broseley and Craven Arms. On average, the vehicle is travelling around 330 miles a month.
Heather Ireland, CEO, said, “We are grateful to NFU Mutual North Shropshire Agency for this generous donation. Shropshire Mental Health Support is committed to making mental health support accessible to everyone within our rural communities across Shropshire.
“We recognise that people experiencing mental health challenges, particularly in rural areas, may face increased barriers such as isolation, loneliness, stigma, and limited access to support. Our friendly and professional Wellbeing Vehicle staff and volunteers provide direct support to individuals in the community and offer resources to promote self-care, build support networks and offer guidance for mental health wellbeing and su***de prevention. The Wellbeing Vehicle is self-funded via SMHS, so any donations that are received through rural organisations are used to contribute to the Wellbeing Vehicle's running costs.”
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