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A photo of a blonde woman in a red, Stand Against Violence t-shirt, engaging with learners at a training session
Impact story Domestic abuse Education & skills Leadership & management

Stand Against Violence: stronger leadership, safer futures

How funded leadership training helped Operational Manager Aimee McKean grow in her role and steer Stand Against Violence...

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News Governance Volunteering Working together

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...

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Blog Advocacy

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...

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Westfield volunteers wearing high-vis jackets and wet weather gear posing next to a sign for Westfield Community Garden
Impact story Community space Conservation Volunteering Working together

How Westfield Community Garden grew from brambles to a brilliant space

As part of our community organising work, Spark Somerset spent two years supporting the Westfield area of Yeovil....

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News Community space Fuel poverty Money & finance Older people

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...

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Impact story Art & culture Leadership & management

Somerset Youth Theatre: leadership, community and creativity growing together

Through our Shared Prosperity Funding, we've been able to provide Leadership Bootcamps, Lunch & Learns, and 1:1 support...

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News Financial management Fundraising Governance Research

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...

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News Fundraising Governance

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,...

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News Impact & evaluation Working together

Twelve months of difference

As 2025 draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on a year of partnerships and community spirit. From...

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