Just some of the groups we have supported
Have you benefitted yet? Why not apply for a grant?
Welcome
After the latest round of grants awarded to: St Michael's Church, The Bowling Club and Shap CofE Primary School the total amount of funds given out to good causes within our parish has topped £200,000.
A huge thank you to everyone involved in our charity, the volunteers, the trustees and all customers who have supported us by buying goods and donating goods and cash.
THANK YOU TO YOU ALL!
The next meeting will be in September 2025
Shap Community Enterprise aims to help build a stronger local community through making grants to voluntary groups, clubs and associations in the Shap area.
Most of our funds are raised through our own charity shop, Second Chance This is run entirely by local volunteers and all proceeds from sales at the shop are distributed as grants to community groups in Shap.
Latest round of grants
We have now awarded our latest set of grants to local Shap community groups!! See our Previous Grants page for details. Thats a total of £201,138.69of grants awarded so far. Thanks to all our customers, to everyone who has donated goods to the shop and a special thanks to all our hard working volunteers!
Making Grants
The Trustees of Shap Community Enterprise meet four times a year to consider grant applications from local groups. Please see the Apply for a Grant page for full details of how to apply.
Donate to us
If you want to support our work and help generate funding for our important local groups you can help in the following ways;
- Buy things from our charity shop!!!!
- Donate stock to our Second Chance Charity Shop
- Consider donanting money directly to Shap Community Enterprise to distribute as grants, or leave us a legacy in your will, we are registered for gift aid on all donations.
Volunteer with us
Second Chance relies on a group of friendly and dedicated volunteers, but we are always in need of an extra pair of hands. Please pop into the shop to talk about volunteering or download an application form below.
Opening Hours
10.00 to 4pm Monday to Friday
10.00 to 1pm on Saturdays.
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