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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...
Saddling up for resilience
How our training, events and tailored funding support helped a local equine therapy group secure a £35,000 grant....
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...
250 free easyfundraising packs available
Whatever your fundraising target is, the team at easyfundraising can help you get there. This month, they are...
Keeping pace with charity regulation: What VCFSE leaders need to know
Regulatory and legislative changes taking effect in 2026 will impact governance, fundraising, workforce management and financial oversight across...
What does a social media ban mean for Somerset’s young people?
This week, the Prime Minister announced that children under 16 will be banned from social media by next...
A Wednesday Without Us: Somerset campaign highlights the power of community connection
This Wednesday, something important is happening across Somerset Every Wednesday morning, across Somerset's village halls, community cafes and...
Supporting Somerset Communities Through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Over the last two years, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund has given us the opportunity to do more...
Sharing community spaces with NHS Somerset
NHS Somerset are exploring how community spaces could be shared with the VCFSE sector to support health and...