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

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

Grants and support for budding young business people in Somerset

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

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

Funding from HPC Community Fund supports local cultural diversity

Hinkley Point C Community Fund supports mental health and wellbeing

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

Refurbishments to North Petherton Memorial Park in full swing

The Somerset Move-In Fund awards £70,000 of grants to support homelessness charities

Bridgwater church continues to support the vulnerable and isolated with incredible acts of kindness

Wessex Water Recovery Fund offers support to COVID-hit communities

Demand for housing support service in West Somerset continues to increase

Bridgwater school supports families in need during summer holidays with support from HPC Community Fund grant

Community Centre’s ‘Digital Café’ keeps locals connected during lockdown

Wessex Water Foundation launched to help those in need

HPC Community Fund helps communities find new ways to connect

Somerset Coronavirus Appeal offers grants for groups helping people in need