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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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Impact story

Finding volunteers who really connect

How South West Advocacy Network built a more diverse volunteer team with support from Spark Somerset. Anna Temblett,...

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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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News IT and digital

Collaborative working helps Donate IT reach 2,000 device milestone 

Somerset charity, Donate IT, has reached a remarkable milestone. 2,000 recycled devices—including laptops, tablets, and phones—have been redistributed...

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News Research Volunteering Working together

Celebrating the power of volunteering in Somerset

Inspiring speakers, incredible insights “Volunteering isn’t just about giving – it's about connecting, learning, and receiving too.” These...

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News Impact & evaluation Report

“You said, we did” – Our 2024/25 Impact Report is here

Together, we don’t just talk about change – we make it happen. We’re proud to launch the Spark...

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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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