Share Shrewsbury

14/04/2026

Remember 1 in 5 children are living in a family affected by alcohol dependence. That’s six children in every class at school. It’s time to talk about alcohol and supports ways to prevent harm.

We had the pleasure of attending the Nacoa Stafford Ward Memorial Lecture in Parliament on Wednesday for .

We heard powerful testimonies from broadcaster Camilla Tominey, APPG Chair George Freeman MP, footballer Tony Adams, filmmaker Maleena Pone, sports commentator Ian Stringer and marathon-runner Paul McDougal, who all spoke about their personal experiences of being affected by parental drinking. Thank you for continuing to shine a light on the needs of the 1 in 5 children affected by a parent's drinking.

13/04/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to our corporate partner Social Telecoms.

Not only do we have the occasional use of their beautiful green-walled boardroom, John and his team are supportive of the work we do and are helping to fund our upcoming workshops at Shrewsbury Crucial Crew in June.

Thank you Social Telecoms. Your support goes a long way in helping us to help others.

13/04/2026

Thank you Shropshire Star

'Families are the missing piece': Former Shrewsbury mayor who lost daughter urges Salopians to have a say on addiction treatment

10/04/2026

Couch to 5K is tough - but brilliant for giving me space to unwind & re-set!

10/04/2026

🌟Hello! Please fill this survey in so we can include FAMILIES in future alcohol & other drug support services in SHROPSHIRE. Thanks

💙 If you or someone you love is affected by alcohol or drug dependence, this is a chance to have your say and help shape the support available in Shropshire.

Shropshire Council is preparing to re-tender its contract for substance use services, and for the first time the commissioner is actively seeking feedback from the families of dependent drinkers and drug users. This is a real opportunity to make sure family involvement in recovery becomes part of the new service going forward.

Share Shrewsbury is working with the Council's drug and alcohol commissioning team to gather your experiences. Whether it's the challenges you've faced accessing services, what's worked well, or what you think needs to change, they want to hear from you.

You can share your feedback by completing the online form linked below.

📆Deadline: 20th April.

A big thank you to Jane Mackenzie and her fantastic team at Share Shrewsbury for driving this forward.

Link to form in comments.

05/04/2026

It’s great to see Alcohol Change UK, AdFam and other campaigning for change in Wales. They echo our call for family involment in recovery services and the introduction of ’s standard which asks individuals entering Alcohol and other Drug services to nominate a loved one to be included in planning and delivering services.

Wales needs a renewed focus on reducing alcohol harm! 📢

📊 According to the latest available data, 562 people died as a direct result of alcohol in Wales in 2023 – the highest figure on record. A further 683 deaths were linked to alcohol, including conditions such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.

With six weeks to go until voters head to the polls in Wales, we’re coming together with Adfam, Adferiad, Barod, and Kaleidoscope to call on the next Welsh Government to prioritise action against alcohol harm and adopt eight key changes that would help deliver a healthier and safer future for individuals, families and communities across Wales.

Find out more on our website⬇️
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/five-charities-urge-next-senedd-to-prioritise-action-on-alcohol-harm-ahead-of-2026-elections

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Mae angen i Gymru drafod alcohol o ddifri! 📢

📊 Yn ôl y data diweddaraf, bu farw 562 o bobl oherwydd alcohol yn benodol yn 2023 – i ffigur uchaf erioed. Bu farw 683 o bobl eraill am resymau’n ymwneud ag alcohol, gan gynnwys rhai achosion o glefyd y galon a chanser.

Gydag etholiadau’r Senedd ar y gorwel, rydym ni, gydag Adfam, Adferiad, Barod a Kaleidoscope yn galw ar Lywodraeth nesaf Cymru i wneud lleihau niwed alcohol yn flaenoriaeth, a gweithio dros y newidiadau fydd yn creu dyfodol mwy iach a mwy diogel i unigolion, teuluoedd a chymunedau led-led Cymru.

Dysgwch fwy o’n gwefan ⬇️
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/five-charities-urge-next-senedd-to-prioritise-action-on-alcohol-harm-ahead-of-2026-elections

04/04/2026

Listen to Davina!

03/04/2026

🌟 Call to action for the friends & family of anyone affected by alcohol dependence!! Please click link & complete this short survey to make a difference🌟

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdb1sdFG50Vp2HWChownB3ErqvrDO0S0s3tJHrDRD-hEUTmwQ/viewform

20/03/2026

We’re delighted to have been selected by the Tesco Stronger Starts Team to have our project Amy’s Voice, Saving Lives put forward for in-store customer votes.

Each nominated project will receive a grant amount that goes directly towards funding the work of small charities.

We deliver our Amy’s Story alcohol education workshops to school-age children in Shrewsbury, helping them to stay safe from alcohol harm, and protect their wellbeing.

If you’re in one of Tesco’s Shrewsbury stores, grab one of the blue voting tokens when making a purchase and cast your vote!
Voting begins on Tuesday 28th April and runs until the end of July.

All the nominated charities are doing valuable work in our local community, and we would really appreciate your support!

13/03/2026

It was valuable for me to talk about Share Shrewsbury at this event and discuss how businesses can benefit from developing HR policies to better understand & support employees suffering with alcohol dependence. Shropshire Live Shropshire Chamber Jonathan Wood

01/03/2026

This hard hitting film addresses alcohol addiction, let’s hope it brings some understanding and compassion to a misunderstood subject. Watch it if you can.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/culture/article/20260217-at-the-sea-review?fbclid=IwRlRTSAQQzp9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeMf9eCIJScAToT6mmwZDOoVi4NywPpX2x8FcvjYkfYkj8MZaUEuBTXsZ5O_E_aem__LeypKxRDcSlkcRuh2cSMw

The actress makes a return to form in this hard-hitting film from Hungarian director Kornél Mundruczó about a middle-aged woman facing up to addiction – and her traumatic childhood.

15/01/2026

Hey! Let’s join in with this and celebrate Alcohol free socialising

So here it is, Shrewsbury Soda Club alcohol free disco. Please come along and show your support so we can grow this into a monthly sober space and social space. This is a not for profit enterprise and all donations go back into the next events.