About us

From start-up to sustainable, we help Somerset’s voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise organisations to thrive and create real change.

Our impact

Discover the people, partnerships and practical support that have helped communites across Somerset to thrive.

Groups supported to develop and grow.

“The support was
invaluable… having
access to training,
practical resources and
specialist expertise
helped us move forward
with confidence.”

People engaged with our Community Organising pilot project.

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Raised through strategic funding support.

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Funding awarded to charities and community groups.

“I feel considerably less daunted knowing I can return to Spark Somerset for help to develop a robust fundraising strategy.”

People attended our training and networking events.

“The biggest change has been an increase in my confidence and technical
knowledge… thanks to the training I have received through Spark Somerset.”

Volunteers signed up to Spark a Change.

“Spark Somerset is the beating heart of the VCFSE sector in Somerset. It provides a point of support and reference for so many organisations.”

Emma Brown, Balsam Centre

Our Values

At Spark Somerset, our values drive everything we do. They unite us, inspire us, and shape the way we work every day.

Collaborative

We help build strong partnerships, support effective connections and share knowledge to achieve the greatest impact in our communities.

Empowering

We value the wisdom in communities and take pride in sharing our collective knowledge and experience to encourage and enable others to develop the skills and confidence they need.

Integrity

We strive to build trusting relationships with the VCFSE sector so that we can advocate, positively contribute to decisions, and ensure it is heard and valued as an equal partner.

Inclusive

We are approachable, friendly and open. We look to the future and explore new ways of doing things, with inclusivity and equity at our core.

Responsive

We proactively seek opportunities to learn, take time to listen, find creative solutions and adapt so that we, and those we support, can make a real difference to people in need.