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.

13 April 2026

Historic £5.3m Taunton education fund transferred to Somerset Community Foundation

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31 March 2026

Over £800,000 awarded to The Nelson Trust to support women in Somerset

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23 March 2026

Introducing our new Philanthropy and Marketing 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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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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19 March 2025

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

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29 January 2025

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

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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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20 November 2024

Stacked Wonky young performers light up Sadler’s Wells main stage

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6 November 2024

Surviving Winter appeal launches as Somerset pensioners face fuel poverty

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31 October 2024

Trail blazing local family raises £10,000 for Somerset charities

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30 October 2024

Partnership Fund helps to stop waste and grow community connections

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