New Somerset Guardians

Somerset Chamber of Commerce and The Rotary Club of Frome have recently given their support to Somerset Community Foundation. As a result of their generous donations both organisations will become members of The Somerset Guardian Scheme helping to support projects in our local communities.

(Photographs of Rupert Cox & Justin- Chamber Guardian, Julie Patterson & Hilary Daniels, President, Rotary Club of Frome)

Millfield Students and Somerset Freemasons Support BEANS

Donations from Millfield School and Somerset Freemasons will provide additional support for two children with special needs for one year of their early year’s education. The Millfield Students Fund raised £1124 and  a donation of £300 from Millfield Trust and £500 from Somerset Freemasons made up the total amount which was donated to BEANS (Bridgwater Early years Additional Needs Support). BEANS support children aged 0-7 years with additional needs in the Bridgwater Area

The Millfield Fund is built through fundraising activities and initiatives facilitated by the students’ charity committee throughout the school year.  With the help of Somerset Community Foundation Students are able choose projects to support with their funding.

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

Sing For Somerset Carol Service

The ‘Sing for Somerset’ Carol Service in Wells Cathedral was a great success, bringing people together from across the county to join the Christmas festivities.  The Carol Service in association with Somerset Life was supported by Bardon Aggregates and The Corporate Group, the retiring collection was in aid of Somerset Community Foundation.

Friends and supporters of Somerset Community Foundation attended a Champagne Reception before the carol service, courtesy of The Swan Hotel whilst others enjoyed dinner in the Bishop’s Palace later in the evening.  Both events were filled to capacity and raised valuable funds to support local projects.

Somerset County Gazette £30,000 Community Cash Giveaway!

Somerset Community Foundation is delighted with the success of the Community Cash Giveaway promoted in partnership with The Somerset County Gazette
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Somerset Community Foundation

AGM & Annual Party- end of Term for Angela Yeoman

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The Mykka Grassroots Fund

The Somerset Community Foundation’s latest fundholder is the national furniture and homewares retailer Myakka, based in Wincanton.  Director’s Georgie Hopkins and Simon Whitehead decided to invest in the Foundation to help support local community projects where they live in South Somerset.
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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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Local Philanthropy Is Thriving In Somerset

The Somerset Community Foundation has welcomed Barclays Wealth recently published report, “Tomorrow’s Philanthropist”, based on research in the UK and US. The research revealed that the majority of philanthropists had not reduced their giving since early 2008 and more than a quarter had boosted their donations. read more