Somerset Community Foundation promotes vibrant, inclusive communities in Somerset through developing a culture of local giving and enabling voluntary groups to combat disadvantage and isolation.

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News

Enmore Park Golf Club's Ladies Captain opened her garden to the public to raise funds for her charity 'The Somerset Community Foundation'. Blessed with glorious weather the event attracted a lot of interest both from the club and others, mainly from the village of Kingston St Mary. The event raised over £600.00.

A paper bank scheme has been launched in South Somerset – in a joint initiative by Perrys Recycling and Somerset Community Foundation read more>

Events

sponsored walks at various venues - keep 50% of the money you raise for your own funding. Click for Details (posponed until the Spring 2011)

Date for the diary!! Saturday 11th December 2010
Sing for Somerset Carol Service at Wells Cathedral on

Featured Group

The Yeovil Forest Education Initiative Cluster group was founded in May 2005 by an enthusiastic group of parents, carers, teachers and forest school leaders who were keen to bring Forest Education to the children and young people of South Somerset.
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Grants

The upper threshold limit for annual average income for groups to be eligible for Grassroots Grants is £30,000 - Click for more info

The next deadlines to submit your applications are:

17th August 2010

View latest grants awarded
July 2010

Publications - Click to access the page

National Philanthropists - Findings of the family business philanthropy and social responsibility inquiry - June 2009 read more>

Building Bridges - Philanthropy Strengthening Communities read more>

Social Needs Assessment 2008 supported by the Foundation read more>