PLEASE NOTE THIS FUND IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET.
The Somerset Fund supports the places, spaces, events and activities that bring whole communities together. Grants of up to £2,500 are available for
- village halls and community centres
- parks, play areas or green spaces
- sports clubs
- community shops
- art, culture or heritage groups
- community transport schemes.
Grants should be used to (a) connect and bring people together for a range of different activities taking place that reflect local needs and (b) opportunities to discover what they have in common with others.
Priority will be given to groups that are based in a more disadvantaged or rural community in Somerset or work with people facing multiple disadvantage, involve local people in decision-making and who represent the community they serve. Also, organisations that not been awarded a grant from the Somerset Fund during the previous 12 months.
The next deadline for applications is Monday 12 May 2025 for decisions in late June 2025.
Further information, including how to apply, is available on the Somerset Community Foundation website.