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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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First SCF Endowment Grant Awarded
The first grant has now been made from the Foundation’s endowment, to South Barrow, where young residents have benefitted from outdoor play equipment.
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Do you want to make a difference close to home?
A Business Development Manager is required to help raise the profile of the Foundation and broaden our donor base. Click below to read more about this job vacancy.
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Latest Grants Awarded
Please click here to download the latest grant awards

   

Update on European Social Fund Money
Somerset Community Foundation has led a bid to manage the European Social Fund Community Grants programme on behalf of 6 community foundations across the South West
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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
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Golf Day Success
Summerfield Developments take first prize at the Foundation's annual golf day, teams helped raise over £3430
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Somerset Community Foundation welcomes £1.2 million grassroots commitment
Somerset Community Foundation has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a £1.2 million package for communities in Somerset through their Grassroots Grants programme.
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    Somerset Community Foundation’s Race Day
Over 70 friends and guests gathered at Wincanton Racecourse on January 31st 2008 for the inaugural Somerset Community Foundation Race Day
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    Basketball Star Nets Olympic Windfall
Teenage basketball ace Andrew St John has been given a £1,000 jump start to his sporting dream by Somerset County Council’s Olympic ‘500' Club delivered through the Somerset Community Foundation
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    Sing for Somerset Success
The 2008 ‘Sing for Somerset’ Carol Service achieved an outstanding attendance of over 900, beating any previous year. From the retiring collection the Foundation raised over £2500.
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    Impey UK set up a Named Fund
Award-winning Impey UK, a local business based in Ilton, is the latest company to set up a Named Fund with the Somerset Community Foundation
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    5th Anniversary Celebrations
On Wednesday 17th October at Brympton D’Evercy House, Nr Yeovil, Somerset Community Foundation (SCF) celebrated its success over the last 5 years of supporting communities across the county
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    Local Network Fund a great success
An independent evaluation of the Local Network Fund impact across the South-West region has recently been completed read more >
    SCF receives Quality Accreditation mark
Charities of all sizes and shapes are increasingly under pressure to demonstrate their effectiveness and governance read more >
   

A marathon effort!
After hearing about the Somerset Community Foundation at the “Effective Local Philanthropy” seminar last year read more >

    Tackling Rural Deprivation
It will probably be of little surprise to you to hear that Somerset is the third most rural county in England read more >
    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 >
    Cosyfeet Named Fund launched
Cosyfeet is a Street-based footwear company who have created a Named Fund aimed at supporting local projects which help those with mental health problems
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