News & impact
Read the latest news and insights from Spark Somerset and other community groups and charities from across the county.
Filter:
This Living Place: growing skills, confidence and rural futures
Our Funding and Enterprise support exists to help groups understand their strengths, find the right income opportunities, and...
Government proposes linking volunteering to “earned settlement”
Read our response to the proposals and take part in the consultation. Current Central Government proposals suggest that...
Youth Unlimited: Together We Do Enough
From working alone to being part of something bigger. Craig Lloyd didn't set out to run his own...
Decency Over Division – the quiet strength of charities
What role does the voluntary sector play in a world that feels increasingly uncertain? Inspired by the recent...
How Westfield Community Garden grew from brambles to a brilliant space
An oasis of peace... How our community organisers helped Westfield Community Garden bloom One of the groups we...
The Warm Welcome spaces providing a lifeline this winter
Beating loneliness and the winter chill: Warm Welcome spaces bring comfort and connection across Somerset. “Coming here gives...
Somerset Youth Theatre: leadership, community and creativity growing together
Thanks to Shared Prosperity Funding, we've been providing Leadership training and 1:1 support to ensure organisations are built...
Share your insights in our financial pressures survey
How confident do you feel about your organisation’s financial position right now? A big part of our role...
Turn getaways into grants with easyfundraising
Holidays, weekend trips, and hotel stays can provide your organisation with unrestricted funding. Travel companies including TUI, Booking.com,...