Who do we support
Shropshire Young Farmer's Club
The Shropshire & West Midlands Agricultural Society are proud supporters of the Shropshire Young Farmers Clubs (SYFC), we provide various avenues of support; including grants and financial assistance to help support the federation.
Who are we?
Shropshire YFC is one of the County Federation's that make up the National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC). The NFYFC is one of the largest rural youth organisations in the UK dedicated to young people who have a love for agriculture and rural life.
Led by young people, for young people, The National Young Farmers' Clubs provide their 25,000 members with a unique opportunity to develop skills, work with their local communities, travel abroad, take part in a varied competitions programme and enjoy a dynamic social life.
There are 644 Young Farmers’ Clubs in England and Wales dedicated to supporting young people in agriculture and the countryside.
Did you know?
The West Mid Showground uses its own water borehole, saving millions of litres of water each year, it is 36mtrs down and is cleaned before it enters the Showground water system.
Who can join?
You don't need to be involved in farming to be a Young Farmer - just someone who appreciates the countryside and enjoys rural life. If you are between 10 and 26 and think this sounds appealing, why not join one of the 18 clubs in Shropshire YFC?
Shropshire YFC is an extremely active county with all clubs participating in many activities. It's a great way to socialise and learn new skills in a fun and safe environment. You will be surrounded by like minded people who all support each other to ensure that you are not only successful as a Young Farmers Club, but as individuals alike.
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Shropshire community resource
The Shropshire & West Midlands Agricultural Society is a proud supporter of Shropshire Community Resource and provide various avenues of assistance throughout the year, which will help people in our rural community.
Who are we?
Shropshire Community Resource - formerly Shropshire Rural Communities Charity (RCC) - has been established for over 55 years for the benefit of people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. We are committed to making Shropshire to be a great place for EVERYONE to live, no matter what challenges they face. We have a strong track record for delivering a wide range of quality services and local projects, often working in partnership with other organisations.
We are an independent local charity, and part of a network of 38 similar charities operating throughout England. Our funding comes from Defra, Local Authorities, Charitable Trusts, and public donations.
We are governed by a Board of Trustees, elected at the AGM. The Board meets five times a year supported by sub-committees covering Finance; Governance & Risk.
Our Recognitions
Our 15 staff and 150 volunteers are dynamic and innovative with some of our projects achieving national as well as local recognition.
Our Core Values
The core values of Shropshire Community Resource enable us to achieve our vision of supporting people and achieving change in Shropshire. Our values are:
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