Are you a community group or organisation based in Telford and Wrekin? Or maybe you're thinking about starting one up, or maybe a social enterprise or community business?

The Community Participation team will be holding an information drop in on Monday 11 March 3.00-5.00pm at Southwater Library. We also have a range of support on offer through our website where you can find:

• A toolkit for setting up and managing a community group
• A toolkit for managing a community event
• A toolkit for setting up and managing a social enterprise
• Information on funding and grants and how to apply
• A range of resources to support you to recruit and manage volunteers

On our website you will also find a list of community venues.

You can also speak to other local groups and organisations in Telford VCSE groups Peer Support Facebook group.

To get in touch Email CPT@telford.gov.uk 

Feed the Birds-Telford is looking to recruit new volunteers.

Do you have an hour a week to visit someone socially isolated or housebound, who lives near to you to feed the birds?

A weekly visit provides valuable social contact.

Our next training session takes place on Wednesday 13 March.

For more information or to apply click here

A community information event to let people know about an exciting new social enterprise set up to help local woodlands, wildlife and people takes place on 13 March at the Green Wood Centre in Coalbrookdale.

Telford Woods is an enterprise set up by Small Woods with support from our Telford 50 Legacy Fund to care for 500 hectares of council-owned woodlands and use them as venues for social, craft and training activities that boost people’s confidence and wellbeing. Everyone is welcome along to the event on 13 March – more information here

The High Sheriff of Shropshire Young Citizenship Award was held on Thursday 28 February at Shrewsbury College.  This award recognises young people who go above and beyond to help their communities from Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin. Three members of Telford & Wrekin Young People’s Forum had been nominated for an award- Olivia Merrils (nominated by Madeley Academy), Archie Barnett (nominated by Young People’s Forum) and Jessica Terry (nominated by Telford College).  Each young person had been nominated for their hard work and volunteering within their communities.  Congratulations to all those who were nominated

Get in touch at cpt@telford.gov.uk

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