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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...
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...
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....
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
Through our Shared Prosperity Funding, we've been able to provide Leadership Bootcamps, Lunch & Learns, and 1:1 support...
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,...
Twelve months of difference
As 2025 draws to a close, we’ve been reflecting on a year of partnerships and community spirit. From...