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Understanding Local Support Initiatives for Vulnerable People Introduction Shropshire is home to various initiatives designed to support vulnerable individuals in the community, particularly those who may feel at risk or in need of assistance while out and about. Two prominent schemes in the area are the “Safe Places” scheme and the “Orange Button” scheme. This […]
41 fabulous small charities have signed up to the Charity of Excellence Charity Christmas Gift Idea 2025, including us at Safe Places Shropshire. Click on this link to find out more about Small(s) Christmas Market This is a good way for smaller non-profit charities to raise some funding. This idea went live earlier this month. […]
Safe Places Shropshire are looking forward to being part of the magic of Christmas as we have a stall at Newport Cottage Care’s Christmas Fayre on Saturday 22nd November 2025! It takes place at Newport Cottage Care, Upper Bar, Newport TF10 7EH from 12 noon to 3pm. There will be opportunity to meet Father Christmas […]
Back again this year, PODS (Parents Opening Doors) Picnic in the Park is back for another year and will take place on Monday 18th August from 10am-4pm. This year it will be held at Charlton School, Apley Avenue, Wellington TF1 3FA. It will be a day filled with fun and includes everything for the family. […]
Many of you will never have heard about the Licensing Security and Vulnerability Initiative (LSAVI). It has police backing and seeks to reduce and deter crime in licensed premises. In this way, the scheme provides safer and more secure venues for customers and local communities. LSAVI is an assessment-based tool that brings together information from […]
On Saturday 12th July, Meadows Primary School and Nursey will be holding Meadowsfest, an afternoon of fun. It will take place at the school-Riddings Close, Telford TF1 5HF from 2pm to 6pm. With the weather looking good, hopefully it will bring many people to this event. Safe Places Shropshire will hold a teddy tombola and […]
On Friday 20th June, 2025, Specsavers at Whitchurch, Shropshire are celebrating their 3rd Birthday! This year they are doing something a little different and will be teaming up with us! Thank you to Kristine from SpecSavers who contacted us saying they wanted a small local charity too support by raising awareness and raise a few […]
SAND website is now a static resource as SAND itself has now closed but people can still visit it as it has many useful resource pages. The work to EMBRACE A Culture of Inclusion continues in the hands of the Covenantees. SAND has one last resource to share but no way to share it as […]
Each year Shrewsbury Interfaith Forum organise a Multicultural fun day. This year it will take place at the United Reformed Church, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury SY3 7BJ from 11am until 3pm . This event gives opportunity for many different communities to come together, have fun and learn about different cultures. This annual event is one that […]
In our increasingly interconnected world, the power of community support and sustainable practices has never been more significant. We at Safe Places Shropshire, a charity dedicated to creating short-term safe havens for vulnerable individuals, invite you to join our mission by supporting us through Vinted. This is a popular online marketplace for second-hand clothing and […]