Hills Ford Stages Rally has announced a new partnership with Shropshire Rural Support.
The charity has been named as one of the rally’s chosen charities for 2026.
Organisers say the partnership is about more than motorsport, aiming to celebrate community, encourage volunteering, and support rural people across the county.
The rally relies on hundreds of volunteers, marshals, officials, rescue crews, radio operators, and medical teams, all working together to deliver one of Shropshire’s biggest sporting weekends.
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Shropshire Rural Support has provided free, confidential support to people in the county’s farming and rural communities for more than 35 years.
Kate Jones, fundraising manager at Shropshire Rural Support, said: "We're delighted to be working alongside the Hills Ford Stages Rally.
"While our organisations are very different, we share a common belief that strong communities are built by people supporting one another.
"Whether that's through volunteering, community events, outreach or simply taking the time to have a conversation, those connections make a real difference."
The charity will have a presence at the new Hills Ford Stages Rally Festival at Weston Park on Saturday, September 19, where visitors can meet the team and learn more about their work.
The rally’s clerk of the course said: "People naturally see the rally cars, but behind every event are hundreds of volunteers and officials who give up their time because they enjoy being part of something bigger than themselves.
"That sense of community has always been one of rallying's greatest strengths.
"Partnering with Shropshire Rural Support feels like a natural fit because both organisations recognise the importance of bringing people together and looking after one another.
"If our event can help encourage people to volunteer, join a club or simply discover a community where they feel they belong, then we've achieved something that reaches far beyond motorsport."
The rally will soon launch a wider community campaign called 'Where Community Begins,' which will highlight the stories of people behind local clubs, charities, and volunteering groups.
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