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The Somerset Community Foundation is a local independent charity that raises funds and distributes grants to a wide range of community projects and voluntary groups that benefit local people. 

We support children, youth groups and older people, those with special needs or disabilities, sports groups, and art and drama projects; aiming to build stronger communities for the benefit of everyone in Somerset

New:

Lottery Funding for six UK Villages -the search is on for great business ideas that will bring new life to 6 communities. The best ideas will receive funding of up to £400,000 each from the Big Lottery Fund. The scheme, run in partnership with the BBC, is also looking for enterprising individuals to nominate themselves as Village Champions. The closing date is 14 August. See www.bbc.co.uk/villagesos

Publication: National Philanthropists (findings of the family business & social responsibility inquiry June 2009) read more

Click to download the Spring 2009 Newsletter
 
 

News

£15,000 was raised in aid of the Somerset Community Foundation at Diamonds and Tweed Ball which took place on Saturday 13th June at Marston House.

Pictured are the organisers of the Diamonds and Tweed Ball; Angela Yeoman, Nicholas Gould, Lynne Gould and Charlotte Patterson with entertainers Nick and Kitty Shackland.

  


 

Events - Click to access page

Walk for Somerset - sponsored walks at various venues - keep 50% of the money you raise for your own funding. - read more>

Kilver Court - 2nd July - join us for a Summer’s evening in Shepton’s Secret Garden - read more> full details soon

Carol Service - Wells Cathedral - 12th December -Details Soon

Beneficiary Events -

Somerset Chamber of Commernce Golf Day - 1st October at Long Sutton Golf Club -Details soon

Would you like to organise a Beneficiary Event? Contact: Ellie.anderson@somersetcf.org.uk

  

 
 

Featured Group - Click to access page

Highbridge Community Youth Club

Set up in partnership with the local Police and residents of Highbridge
to help reduce the level of Anti Social Behaviour.read more>


  

 
 

Grants - Click to access page

The upper threshold limit for annual average income for groups to be eligible for Grassroots Grants has been increased from £20,000 to £30,000 with immediate effect.

The next deadline to submit your applications is 25th June 2009

View grants awarded in May click here

  


Publications - Click to access the page

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

Building Bridges - PhilanthropyStrengthening Communities read more>

Social Needs Assessment 2008 supported by the Foundation. readmore>

  

 
 
     

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Registered Charity No. 1094446
Registered in England and Wales No. 4530979