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.

SCF to distribute Arts Council England fund helping communities celebrate Platinum Jubilee through culture and creativity

Somerset Sight offers vital services to vulnerable people in our communities with help from the Hinkley Point C Community Fund

The Discovery Community Fund re-opens

A passion for community archaeology rekindled

Grants of up to £300 to reduce loneliness at Christmas by sharing festive cheer

Grants and support for budding young business people in Somerset

Book about Somerset to support local causes

Reflect, Recover, Renew sector survey

Supporting young people in these unprecedented times

Grants for day-to-day running costs available for local charities affected by the pandemic

Grants for disabled and autistic young people for horse therapy sessions

Grants available for Somerset grassroots sports clubs and organisations

Growth in green projects as £50k awarded in grants to community groups

Sowing the seeds, growing our strengths and reaping the rewards in the future

HPC grants for running costs available for local charities affected by the pandemic

Grants from The Somerset Fund available for local charities

HPC Community Fund supports environmental projects in Somerset with over £167,000 of funding

Grants available for training and business for young people in Somerset

Small Charity Week reminds us why it's vital we continue to support our small charities

Somerset Community Foundation CEO Justin Sargent is recognised with OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list

HRH The Earl of Wessex visits Somerset Community Foundation

Funding from HPC Community Fund supports local cultural diversity

Somerset Community Foundation receives High Sheriff’s Special Recognition Award on anniversary of the first emergency coronavirus response grants

Surviving Winter appeal raises record-breaking amount to help local older people

Hinkley Point C Community Fund supports mental health and wellbeing

How the lessons from a dark and difficult year can help us build a brighter future

Coronavirus Appeal raises phenomenal £1.5m for communities in Somerset

Over £4 million awarded to local projects since the launch of the Hinkley Point C Community Fund

The Somerset Fund awards £72,000 to local charities thanks to generous local donors

TelePA supports Surviving Winter appeal