Wellbeing group boost from McPhillips Community Fund
Six organisations are set to benefit from the first round of funding to result from the dedicated grant scheme that McPhillips, the county’s largest construction firm, has launched with Shropshire Community Foundation.
The money will be put towards the Hub on the Hill club in Sutton Hill, which meets once a week with a variety of activities in offer in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
George Hounsell, 4 All’s Director of Operations, explains: “For the members of the group, it’s hugely beneficial – giving them the opportunity to try new activities and meet new people which boosts their wellbeing.
“The feedback from the wellbeing club has been brilliant, with members noting a positive impact on their mental health as a result of attending.
“We’re looking forward to improving the group even further as a result of this funding, and would like to say a huge thank you to McPhillips for their generosity and to Shropshire Community Foundation for their support.”
Other organisations to benefit include Bright Star Boxing, Home-Start Telford, Community Resource’s Buddy Program, Designs in Mind, and The Cube Amber Bee CIC School Project.
McPhillips’ managing director Paul Inions added: “We are tremendously proud of our Shropshire heritage and launched the fund to celebrate our 60th anniversary and play our part in supporting some of the incredible community work going on.
“Each one of these projects is making a huge, positive difference to the lives of those taking part and helping support some of the most vulnerable and isolated groups in our county.”
Sonia Roberts, Shropshire Community Foundation trustee, said: “The McPhillips Community Fund is a fantastic initiative which will help transform the lives of every single person these projects touch.
“I can think of no better example of a company delivering real, tangible social value by actively supporting the communities it works amongst.
“We are extremely proud to partner with the company on this groundbreaking scheme and delighted at the response we have had.”
