Giving through Somerset Community Foundation

Whether you’re an individual, business or charitable trust, we’re here to help you make real and lasting change in Somerset. Whether you want your charitable giving to support your local community or are passionate about supporting a particular cause, we’re here to make local giving simple, rewarding and impactful.

We award more than £4 million of funding to over 400 local charities every year.

Our expert team’s unrivalled local knowledge of the need in our communities and the amazing charities doing life-changing work every day means we can direct your generous gifts to the causes and places that need it most.

If you want to make a difference locally, but aren’t sure where to start, our friendly team can provide impartial, expert advice and will guide you to the best way to make a difference.

Our Supporters

Talk to us about local giving

Whether you’re giving through your business, as an individual, or are a Trustee of a charitable trust, we’re here to provide free and impartial advice. Get in touch and we’d be delighted to help.

Kelly Hall (She/Her)
Philanthropy Director (Maternity Cover)
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The need in Somerset

There are many reasons to love living in Somerset: plentiful green space, beautiful countryside, fantastic local food and drink, and a relaxed pace of life, to name just a few.

But if we scratch beneath the surface, the rural reality is tougher for many of our neighbours than you might think.

Through our research, unrivalled local knowledge and consultation with our communities, we’re able to shine a spotlight on hidden needs and challenges that affect local people’s lives.

More about local need

Local challenges need local funding and local solutions

That’s why we’re passionate about inspiring local giving and growing the funding we can provide for small, local charities. These charities work tirelessly and creatively to help people in need and keep Somerset’s communities strong. They understand what their communities need and come up with innovative ways to make life better for our neighbours. In short, they do incredible things every day.

By giving through Somerset Community Foundation, you’ll help us tackle some of Somerset’s most pressing social issues. Together, we can help local communities drive social change and realise their dreams.