Category: News

Thursday 10th September 2026 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide is a major public health challenge, claiming the lives of more than 720 000 people every year. Each life lost has profound social, emotional, and economic consequences, deeply affecting families, friends, workplaces, and entire communities around the world. World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) was established […]

Local pubs join the initiative to create a safer nightlife environment. Safe Places Shropshire is proud to announce its launch of its Night-time Economy Project in Newport, marking a significant step toward improving safety and wellbeing during evening hours. The initiative has seen enthusiastic support from several local pubs, who have officially signed up to […]

On Tuesday 16th June the annual exhibition is back at Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury. There will be more than 70 organisations present, they all offer crucial support and information for those affected by dementia, hearing, and sight loss. No booking is required to visit this event. It takes place from 10am to 3 pm. Radfield Care […]

Safe Places Shropshire team have had a very busy couple of months, visiting many market towns, checking on our Safe Places and signing up new ones. We thank all who have welcomed us to their premises. We have enjoyed being out in Admaston, Donnington, Madeley, Much Wenlock, Newport, Oswestry and St Georges to name a […]

Radfield Home Care, together with Community Resourse and Sight Loss Shropshire are planning another exhibition on Dementia, Hearing and Sight Loss. The event,  See Hear Remember will take place on Tuesday 16th June 2026 from 10am to 3pm at the Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury. There will be over 70 organisations that offer crucial support and […]

Shropshire European Organisation have organised this years International Community Buffet for Saturday 7th March 2026 to take place at Radbrook Community Centre, Calverton Way, Shrewsbury SY3 6DZ. Kate from Shropshire European Organisation said “Join us for an evening of flavour, culture, and connection as we celebrate cuisines from around the world. Enjoy authentic dishes from […]

Sometimes, just knowing help is nearby can make all the difference. That’s exactly what the Safe Places Help Card is all about. It’s a small card with a big purpose: helping people feel safer and more confident when they’re out and about in Shropshire. So, what’s a Help Card? It’s a little card you carry […]

Safe Places Shropshire volunteers wish to thank all our Safe Places in Shropshire for being part of our community initiative. We extend our thanks to those who donate in anyway to our charity. This year we have been very busy attending many events in the community that are an important to our scheme. We have […]

In 2023, Safe Places Shropshire joined with A Good Thing which is an award-winning UK non-profit charity making it easier than ever for charities to access useful donations — while helping businesses reduce waste and do something good. It saves many items going to landfill enabling them to be put to good use in communities […]

On Saturday, 6th December Safe Places Shropshire will be at Admaston Hall, Telford TF5 0BN taking part in Admaston Christmas Fayre. It takes place between 1pm and 4pm. We will be selling handcrafted items, toys, Christmas decorations to raise funds for our charity. Join us at this event, there will also be refreshments, tombola, Santa’s […]