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We’ve published our 2025/26 Impact Report 

Making Connections, Sparking Change, looks back at the difference we've made alongside charities, community groups, volunteers and partners...

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Community conversations: turning everyday interactions into useful insight

In this blog, our Research Manager, Olly, explains how a new resource can help you plan, run and...

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Share you views in the Somerset Food Futures survey

We're exploring a potential Somerset-wide food partnership and we'd love to hear your views The National Lottery Community...

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Sign up for free accessibility and inclusion training

We've teamed up with Somerset Council and Evenbreak to deliver free online training opportunities designed to help local...

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From community hub to charity: strengthening foundations for the future

Building the knowledge, confidence and organisational foundations needed for long-term community impact. Chard Community Hub plays a vital...

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Saddling up for resilience

How our training, events and tailored funding support helped a local equine therapy group secure a £35,000 grant....

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Raising more than funds: Keeping Wellington Methodist Church accessible to all

Wellington Methodist Church was facing a major fundraising challenge, the 30-year-old lift needed a £45k upgrade to ensure...

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New report shares Somerset VCFSE sector’s views on future NHS ICB boundaries 

The Somerset VCFSE Collaborative have shared the findings of a survey exploring the voluntary sector's views on proposed...

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250 free easyfundraising packs available

Whatever your fundraising target is, the team at easyfundraising can help you get there. This month, they are...

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