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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...
Skills Bootcamp empowers voluntary sector leaders
How our Leadership Skills Bootcamp is developing the next generation of voluntary sector managers. Our 2021 Reflect, Recover,...
Overcoming gender inequality in leadership roles
Imagine being offered a leadership role without having to compete for it - no application, no interview, just...
From CIC to Charity: How we helped Wells Community Network secure funding and grow
Wells Community Network (WCN) is a coordinated network of volunteers, organisations and initiatives that connect and collaborate across...
The future of volunteering in Somerset: Key takeaways from an inspiring event
Five key insights on the future of volunteering in Somerset from our CEO, Katherine Nolan. Earlier this month,...
The future of volunteering in Somerset: Key takeaways from an inspiring event
Five key insights on the future of volunteering in Somerset from our CEO, Katherine Nolan. Earlier this month,...
Tea, poetry and connection
We're helping communities in Somerset thrive through place-based projects. Our Community Organising project is all about encouraging more...
Blog: Making EDI part of everyday life at Spark Somerset
Equity, inclusion, and respect are fundamental to achieving meaningful organisational change. At Spark Somerset, we want to ensure...
Our response to an open letter from Somerset Council
Somerset Council Leader responds to 2024 State of the Sector Report. Last month, we published the 2024 State...