## SHARE SHREWSBURY Annual Report 2025–2026 

Reducing Alcohol Harm. Supporting Families. Promoting Wellbeing. 




## **Year at a Glance** 

■ 50+ Schools Reached Across Shropshire 

■ 1,500+ Children and Young People Educated 

■ County-wide Reach Through Crucial Crew 

■ 8 Strategic Community Partnerships 

■ £18,467.87 Income Raised 

■ £14,259.84 Year-End Reserves 

## **Chair’s Introduction** 

2025–26 has been a year of growth, learning and increasing impact. Through the dedication of our volunteers, trustees, schools, partners and supporters, we have continued to expand alcohol awareness education and prevention activities across Shropshire. 

## **Why Our Work Matters** 

Alcohol harm remains one of the most significant and preventable public health challenges facing England. Prevention, education and early intervention are central to reducing future harm. 

## **Amy’s Story Schools Programme** 

Amy’s Story is our flagship educational programme. It helps pupils understand alcoholrelated risks, recognise peer pressure, build resilience and make safer decisions. 

## **Crucial Crew Partnership** 

Share Shrewsbury continued to participate in the county-wide Crucial Crew programme, reaching Year 6 pupils through interactive alcohol awareness activities. 

## **Community Awareness and Wellbeing** 

We promoted awareness through community events, public speaking, social media, partnerships and the developing Live Free campaign. 

## **Family Support Development** 

We have begun developing future resources and support opportunities for families affected by alcohol misuse. 



## **Partnership Working** 

We worked alongside Shropshire Council, The Ark, Shropshire Recovery Partnership, STAR Housing, Housing Plus Group, Shrewsbury Town Foundation and Shrewsbury Colleges Group. 

## **Programme in Action** 





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## **Financial Summary** 

|**Financial Summary**||
|---|---|
|Income|£18,467.87|
|Expenditure|£10,957.22|
|Annual Surplus|£7,510.65|
|Year-End Reserves|£14,259.84|
|Approved by Trustees|17 February 2026|



The charity continued to strengthen its financial position during the year while investing in programme delivery, administration, technology and future growth. 

## **Trustees** 

Jane Mackenzie (Chair) Colin Sharp Kerry Ferguson Andrew Prichard Antony Taylor 

## **Looking Ahead** 

Our priorities for 2026–27 are to expand Amy’s Story, develop family support services, grow the Live Free campaign, train additional workshop leaders and secure sustainable funding. 

## **Thank You** 

We are grateful to every volunteer, school, partner organisation, funder and supporter who has contributed to our work. Together we are helping to build healthier, safer and more resilient communities across Shropshire. 



Share Shrewsbury - Registered Charity 1181046 Receipts and Payments in the Period 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026 

£p £p 

Receipts Donations 18,467.87 

|||18,467.87|
|---|---|---|
|Payments|||
|Fundraising equipment|987.19||
|IT,  Website and Video costs|3,843.34||
|Printing|95.00||
|Workshop costs|316.67||
|Project and Admin Costs|5,630.70||
|Insurance|45.72||
|Bank Charges|38.60||



|Surplus (Deficit) for the year<br>Balance brought forward<br>Cash and Bank Balances|10,957.22|
|---|---|
||7,510.65<br>6,749.19|
||14,259.84|



Approved by Trustees on 17 February 2026