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Photograph of Katherine Nolan, CEO of Spark Somerset and David Crew, CEO of Somerset Chamber of Commerce. They are smiling at the camera and standing in front of Spark Somerset, Spark a Change and Somerset Chamber banners.
News Leadership & management Volunteering Working together

SkillShare partnership with Somerset Chamber

New partnership with Somerset Chamber of Commerce connects businesses and communities through SkillShare We're delighted to announce a...

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Impact story

History walk sparks local engagement

How community organising brought Westfield's history to life. Our Community Organisers are supporting local volunteering and activities that...

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News Dementia Working together

Connecting Health Communities

Somerset takes action on hospital discharge experiences for those with dementia. Health and Social care professionals, community organisations,...

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Photograph of volunteers Ryley (left) and Cole (right). They are wearing matching green t-shirts and looking at the camera.
News Disability Volunteering

Creating space to thrive

How volunteers are making a difference for people with cerebral palsy in Somerset. When Cole and Ryley realised...

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News IT and digital Working together

Introducing VCFSE ShareSpace

Introducing the VCFSE ShareSpace: Your online hub for collaboration, resources and support Have you joined ShareSpace yet? Whether...

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News Fundraising Governance

How Neroche Woodlanders achieved fundraising success

Woodland wellbeing enterprise thrives with tailored funding support and training. Neroche Woodlanders is a social enterprise that uses...

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Impact story Working together Young people

Helping young people shape local services

Working together to boost youth services with £35k funding success. The Somerset Youth Alliance (SYA) has been working closely with Hestercombe Local...

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News Governance Leadership & management

Skills Bootcamp empowers voluntary sector leaders

How our Leadership Skills Bootcamp is developing the next generation of voluntary sector managers.  Our 2021 Reflect, Recover,...

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Blog Equality, diversity & inclusion

Overcoming gender inequality in leadership roles

Imagine being offered a leadership role without having to compete for it - no application, no interview, just...

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