Who are we?

Shropshire Rural Support provides a free confidential service for Shropshire farmers and their families. The charity is managed by a committee of trustees, all volunteers and work unpaid for the good of the rural community.

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0300 123 2825

Help yourself or others today, call our free confidential helpline.

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Do you need to talk?

Our team are on hand to offer confidential guidance and conversation to help you through difficult times you may be experiencing, whether in work or your personal life.

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How you can get involved

Volunteering

We depend on a group of committed volunteers to deliver our service and are always looking for volunteers relevant skills to help us run the charity.

Donations

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

Referral

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.

We have received the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service

The charity is managed by a committee of trustees, all volunteers from the farming community who all work unpaid. The recognition by this prestigious award, is a wonderful accolade for such an important organisation in Shropshire.

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Latest News

Updated Diary for 2024 Market Health Checks

Here is the diary for when the health check Van will be at markets across Shropshire in 2024

Online Text Messaging Survey

Link to the survey Posted 08/02/2024 – AJT

Diary for 2024 Market Health Checks

Here is the diary for when the health check Van will be at markets across Shropshire in 2024

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