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The Community Council Of Shropshire

Also known as: Ccs, Shropshire Rcc, Community Resource, Shropshire Rural Communities Charity

We develop and deliver practical solutions to rural problems that maintain the well-being of individuals and communities in Shropshire. We help prevent rural isolation and loneliness and enable access to economic and community activity. We support community and voluntary organisations to enable them to improve the quality of life for people in Shropshire and influence policy makers on rural issues

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Activities & Mission

We develop and deliver practical solutions to rural problems that maintain the well-being of individuals and communities in Shropshire. We help prevent rural isolation and loneliness and enable access to economic and community activity. We support community and voluntary organisations to enable them to improve the quality of life for people in Shropshire and influence policy makers on rural issues

Grants

The Community Council Of Shropshire makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2025)
£27,600
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,385,623
Latest Expenditure
£1,325,820

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £103,669
Charitable Activities £1,184,106
Other Trading £55,926
Investments £37,605
Other Income £4,317

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,253,884
Raising Funds £71,936
Governance £23,677
Grants to Institutions £27,600
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,385,623
£1,325,820£1,253,884£2,533,982£305,76331 / 117
2024
£806,788
£929,073£848,620£2,463,377£341,93622 / 98
2023
£809,763
£1,002,540£882,235£2,416,056£357,84720 / 96
2022
£1,214,959
£844,420£779,319£2,658,655£364,80119 / 1480
2021
£702,542
£598,266£540,993£2,206,455£122,52815 / 1000

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Community Council Of Shropshire

What does The Community Council Of Shropshire do?

We develop and deliver practical solutions to rural problems that maintain the well-being of individuals and communities in Shropshire. We help prevent rural isolation and loneliness and enable access to economic and community activity. We support community and voluntary organisations to enable them to improve the quality of life for people in Shropshire and influence policy makers on rural issues

How much income did The Community Council Of Shropshire report in 2025?

The Community Council Of Shropshire reported total income of £1.39m and reported expenditure of £1.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Community Council Of Shropshire registered as a charity?

The Community Council Of Shropshire was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 2003 as charity number 1096779. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs The Community Council Of Shropshire?

The Community Council Of Shropshire is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Community Council Of Shropshire operate?

The Community Council Of Shropshire operates across 2 areas: Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.

Is The Community Council Of Shropshire a registered charity?

Yes — The Community Council Of Shropshire is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1096779.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
31 March 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3998771
Charity Number
1096779

Trustees

Amy Rowley Waugh
Lindsay Pearson
Also governs 1 other charity
Mark Robert John Thorn
Also governs 2 other charities
Nicola Jayne Cooper
Also governs 2 other charities
Rachel Henley
Simon Broad
Also governs 1 other charity
Simon Glynn Siraj
Warren Austin William James
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Ccs
  • Shropshire Rcc
  • Community Resource
  • Shropshire Rural Communities Charity

Data & trust

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2 November 2026
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