Together we’ve given local charities over £35 million Since 2002

Thanks to the generosity of our many local donors, funders and partners, we’ve provided £35 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 2024/25 we awarded over £4.3 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 2024-25

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Typical grant awarded to groups

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Groups supported in 2024-25

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Of our funding supported Somerset’s most deprived communities

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Individuals supported in 2024-25

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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

County-wide

Helping care leavers in Somerset travel towards work, education and independence

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Taunton & Wellington

A safe place to ‘just be’: How Create Chat Eat is supporting young people’s wellbeing

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Burnham & Highbridge

Centre stage for all: How Somerset Youth Theatre creates accessible theatre for Somerset’s youth

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Burnham & Highbridge

£10,000 for Burnham BMX Club

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Out of County

SWEF Enterprise grant supports Fairy Hill Market Garden

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Bridgwater

Magdalen Environmental Trust awarded £50,000

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Burnham & Highbridge

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

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Minehead

20 years of SCF Funding for Home-Start West Somerset

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Taunton & Wellington

SCF Takes on historic Taunton educational trust

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County-wide

Nick’s story – a bright idea to transform young lives

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Taunton & Wellington

Over 15 years’ funding for Escape Support Group

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Glastonbury & Street

Helping Children’s World change young lives since 2002

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Yeovil

Yeovil Youth Theatre grant helps group through the pandemic

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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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County-wide

Ups and Downs Southwest helps Oliver thrive

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Wells

Somerset Fund supports Wells school conservation area

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County-wide

Historic bursary fund transferred to SCF

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County-wide

The Old Mill Fund 

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