Together we’ve given local charities over £31 million Since 2002

Thanks to the generosity of our many local donors, funders and partners, we’ve provided £31 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.

You’ll find a host of inspiring Impact Stories about the difference we’ve made together below.

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In 2023/24 we awarded over £4 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.

We’ve also continued to grow our grants to individuals, awarding nearly 400 grants, totalling £221,494.

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Overall funding awarded in 2023-24

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Typical grant awarded to groups

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Groups supported in 2023-24

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Of our funding supported Somerset’s most deprived communities

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Individuals supported in 2023-24

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Typical income of groups we funded

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

Bridgwater

Supporting Somerset’s veterans: How ARK at Egwood is transforming lives with a £100,000 grant from the HPC Community Fund

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County-wide

Museum to You brings joy to local older people

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Wiveliscombe

Wivey Cares transforms care for local older people

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County-wide

Hunt’s Food Group Community Fund

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Burnham & Highbridge

In Charley’s Memory support young people’s mental health

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Cheddar & Axbridge

Men’s Shed tackles isolation and improves wellbeing

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Shepton Mallet

Food Forest Project grows fresh food for Shepton food bank

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Frome

Active and In touch: reducing isolation in Frome

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Shepton Mallet

The Old Stores Studio unites a community through crafts

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Bridgwater

3-year grant for vital Bridgwater community work

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County-wide

The Nelson Trust: changing women’s lives in Bridgwater

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County-wide

Over £250,000 to help PROMISEworks change young lives

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Taunton & Wellington

£150,000 helps Youth UnLimited reach young people in need

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Somerton & Langport

Somerset Fund helps Langport dementia group

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Taunton & Wellington

Coronavirus Appeal funds bikes for NHS workers

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Taunton & Wellington

Taunton Scrubbers kit out NHS staff

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Bridgwater

HPC Community Fund brings diverse communities together

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Frome

Coronavirus Appeal supports Frome’s most disadvantaged

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County-wide

The Old Mill Fund 

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County-wide

The Graham Burrough Trust

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