Media and publicity

To create real and lasting change for Somerset we need to spread the word about our work. You can help us by writing about what we do, following us on social media and sharing our latest news.

Media enquiries

Are you a media professional who needs help with a story? We work closely with grassroots organisations who understand the challenges Somerset faces.

For more information please contact Sue Wheeler, Senior Marketing Manager at sue.wheeler@somersetcf.org.uk, or Ross Collins, Marketing Manager at ross.collins@somersetcf.org.uk or call 01749 344949.

You can support us by:

Support us through your media work

We love to hear your good news stories, see your photos and read articles about your grant.

Acknowledging our part in your story benefits everyone. It helps raise aware of local organisations while encouraging more support and funding.

Please download our logo and use for your website and all publicity about your funded project. This includes press releases, social media, leaflets, flyers and brochures, annual reports and films. We’ve created these branding guidelines help you.

How we describe ourselves

Please include this wording in any media releases about work we’ve supported:

Somerset Community Foundation (SCF) is a grant-making charity that helps build strong communities where everyone can thrive. They do this by funding local charities and facilitating local giving.

SCF provides simple, rewarding and impactful ways for donors to give locally, guided by research and their unrivalled local knowledge.

For small, local charities, community groups and social enterprises, they provide vital funding and support to help their organisations flourish. They provide over £4 million of funding to local groups every year.

By inspiring local giving and funding social action, SCF supports local communities to drive change and realise their dreams.

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