News & insights

Here you’ll find the latest news on all things philanthropy and funding, as well as updates on our research and blogs written by our team.

5 February 2026

The legacy we leave: Thoughts from our departing Philanthropy Director

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3 February 2026

Somerset Community Foundation helps bring connection to isolated adults in Chard

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2 February 2026

Exploring rural philanthropy: SCF helps launch UK-wide rersearch

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8 January 2026

Surviving Winter Appeal halfway to its £100,000 goal to help 1,000 older people stay warm this winter

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4 December 2025

Festive Fund brings Christmas cheer to 64 Somerset community groups

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1 December 2025

£50,000 boost helps Somerset communities cut waste

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3 November 2025

Somerset Community Foundation launches Surviving Winter appeal to help 1,000 older people in fuel poverty

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9 October 2025

£1.8 million boost for Somerset communities thanks to Hinkley Point C Community Fund

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29 September 2025

Boules tournament raises £3,500 for Somerset communities

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10 September 2025

Introducing our new Trustee, Francis Clark

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8 August 2025

Outpouring of support for Together for West Somerset Appeal

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30 July 2025

A warm welcome to our new Trustee, James Shakespeare

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28 July 2025

£200,000 Fund boosts energy efficiency in Somerset’s community buildings

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24 July 2025

Community raises over £90,000 to support those affected by Exmoor coach crash

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21 July 2025

Together for West Somerset Appeal launched after Exmoor coach crash

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8 July 2025

Victoria Park Community Centre awarded £46,626 grant from Hinkley Point C Community Fund to transform Bridgwater hub

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28 May 2025

From mansion to mission: The Eagle House Trust story

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19 May 2025

Hinkley Point C Community Fund supports inclusive social events for adults with learning disabilities

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8 May 2025

Breaking the silence: Somerset’s local groups tackle men's mental health

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24 April 2025

Putting communities in charge: Yeovil's participatory grant-making pilot

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2 April 2025

Rooted in vision: How 1 meeting in 2006 created a lasting legacy for Somerset

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19 March 2025

Bringing comfort home: Local hospices receive £300,000 boost from Hinkley Point C Community Fund

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5 March 2025

Writing for all: Why accessible communication should be everyone's priority

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4 February 2025

Good for business, good for communities, good for Somerset: The power of giving collectively for Somerset businesses

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29 January 2025

Farewell to Mary Hancock: Celebrating 12 transformative years at Somerset Community Foundation

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29 January 2025

From acorns to oaks: Reflecting on 20 years of partnership with Summerfield Developments

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19 December 2024

Somerset Community Foundation awards over £350,000 to local community-led businesses to help boost rural economy

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4 December 2024

£25,000 funding for Ilminster: Celebrating local projects and community spirit

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28 November 2024

Local developer lays the foundations for helping to strengthen Somerset communities

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21 November 2024

Gift the Deepest Somerset book and make a charitable impact this Christmas

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