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When public services go digital, who gets left behind?
Priorswood Community Centre serves an area where literacy skills are below the national average, and around 90% of...
The digital support changing lives in Bridgwater
When Paul first walked into the Spark iT Digital Café in Bridgwater, the idea of applying for a...
Building community infrastructure where it’s needed most
Transforming a community one click at a time: How the Waffle Hub’s Digital Café bridges the gap for...
Building a Digital Café from the ground up
How the Langport Digital Café is helping local patients connect, learn, and take control of their health. Lynne...
Supporting community-led British Sign Language sessions in Yeovil
What happens when communities are given the chance to shape activities they actually want? “I was just so...
Somerset celebrates the impact of youth work
Special event showcases youth work, training achievements, partnerships and young people’s voices. Earlier this month, over 70 youth...
Helping smaller charities in Somerset get the funding they deserve
How listening turned insight into impact - creating simpler, fairer funding opportunities for smaller charities in Somerset. At...
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...
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...