Local charities and social enterprises seeking funding to start a new service or develop an asset could benefit from the Somerset Social Enterprise Fund (SSEF), run by SCF. Compass Disability used their money - a social investment award of £71,000 - to convert a building into their Compass Wellbeing centre.

SSEF provides funding, typically between £20,000 and £100,000, through a blend of grants (money that does not need to be paid back) and unsecured loans.

Money to support community projects and activities that help to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour is now available from Somerset Community Foundation. Community groups and charities can apply for grants (money that does not need to be paid back) of between £1,000 to £5,000 from the Commissioner's Crime Prevention Fund.