Shropshire Community Foundation (SCF) has announced the launch of the NFU Mutual Bridgnorth/Acorn Fund, a £15,000 grant programme dedicated to easing cost-of-living pressures for households across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin. Jodie Swinnerton of NFU Mutual Bridgnorth and Selina Graham, chair of Shropshire Community FoundationThanks to NFU Mutual Bridgnorth branch’s generous contribution of £7,900, through its Agency Giving Fund programme, SCF has matched funding through the Acorn Fund supported by SIIC subscriptions, which will provide essential support through trusted local organisations. By resourcing local organisations who know their communities best, we can ensure help gets to households quickly, effectively, and inclusively,” said Sonia Roberts, SCF. Fund Opens in SeptemberThe NFU Mutual Acorn 2 Fund will open for applications on Thursday 25th of September 2025. Local voluntary and community organisations are encouraged to apply with special consideration given to organisations supporting the farming community or those in or around Bridgnorth.