Together we’ve given local charities over £40 million Since 2002

Thanks to the generosity of our many local donors, funders and partners, we’ve provided £40 million of vital funding for small, local charities across the county. Through their work, we’ve changed thousands of lives for the better and helped build stronger communities in Somerset where everyone can thrive.

Find a range of inspiring impact stories about the difference we’ve made together below.

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In 2025/26 we awarded over £6 million of funding to local charities, community groups, individuals and social enterprises.

We’ve funded a huge range of causes, from youth projects to support for older people with dementia, and from mental health groups to community hubs.

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Overall funding awarded in 2025/26

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Typical grant awarded to groups

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Groups supported in 2025/26

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Of our funding supported Somerset’s most deprived communities

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Individuals supported in 2025/26

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Different Funds made awards in 2025/26

HOW DO WE MEASURE THE IMPACT OF OUR FUNDING?

Measuring the difference that our funding has made is a vital part of our work. It allows us to direct funds to where they will have the most impact and share feedback and insights with donors and funders. Funded groups report their impact back to us in different ways, depending on the size and type of funding we provided. In every case, we align their work with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, helping us all to think global, and act local.

More about how we measure impact

Our impact stories

Yeovil

Finding his voice: How Yeovil Opportunity Group is helping George thrive

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Exmoor

Health on their doorstep: how the Stronger Communities Fund is supporting Exmoor’s farming community

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Wincanton

Opening doors, opening hearts: How Saturday hours have transformed lives in Wincanton’s community

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Shepton Mallet

Interim Spaces: Reimagining the high street with the help of SCF social enterprise funding

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Bridgwater

Bridgwater sports upgraded with SCF loan funding

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Minehead

Somerset Wildlife Trust funded to support Somerset coastline

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Taunton & Wellington

Bluebirds Theatre Company: taking theatre to the heart of communities

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Taunton & Wellington

Somerset Fund grant helps vital village shop to thrive

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Yeovil

St Peter’s Community Centre: a warm space for all

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Cheddar & Axbridge

Men’s Shed tackles isolation and improves wellbeing

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Bridgwater

The Somerset Fund helps Bridgwater hub through the pandemic

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Bridgwater

3-year grant for vital Bridgwater community work

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Yeovil

Somerset Fund supports rural Community Shop

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Taunton & Wellington

Somerset Fund funds grassroots rugby club

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Cheddar & Axbridge

Somerset Fund improves Cheddar Village Hall

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Bridgwater

HPC Community Fund brings diverse communities together

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Frome

Purple Elephant: reaching families in need in Frome

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