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NEWS ARCHIVE
 

 

 
 

 

   


 
 

 

 
 

Walk For Somerset 2009
Walk for Somerset 2009 provided an opportunity for projects from across the county to take part in a sponsored walk to raise funds for their own group or chosen charity and for Somerset Community Foundation. read more

 
 

Voluntary Groups Walk For Somerset at Wimbleball Lake
Over 100 people from across Somerset gathered at Wimbleball Lake on 19th September to take part in the Walk For Somerset sponsored event to raise valuable funding for community projects and charities. read more

 
 

Devon And Somerset Law Society Supports Community Foundations
Mr James Cross, who took office as President of Devon and Somerset Law Society (DASLS) in April, has chosen local charities, Devon Community Foundation and Somerset Community Foundation as his charities of the year.
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SCF Grants awarded reaches over £2million
Read about the grants awarded, read more

 
 

Summerfield Developments see their donation double in value
Somerset Community Foundation has received its first major donation towards the Grassroots Grants match challenge thanks to Taunton-based Summerfield Developments.
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  Communities Given a Boost
The Boost Initiative will help to release funds of inactive charities, reactivating them to support local communities across they county read more >
 
  SCF receives Quality Accreditation mark
Charities of all sizes and shapes are increasingly under pressure to demonstrate their effectiveness and governance
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  Goldsmith’s Pledge, Rural Fund
and Rural Project Workshop

The Goldsmiths Company have pledged to support us on building a Rural Fund including funding for a grant programme read more >