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Somerset Community Foundation Impact Report 2025/26

Somerset Community Foundation's 2025/26 impact report - the first reported against its 10-year 'Strong Roots, Shared Futures' strategy - tells the story of more than GBP 6.2 million awarded to hundreds of local groups and individuals in every corner of Somerset, helping people feel less alone, creating opportunities for young people and supporting families through difficult times.

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Somerset Community Foundation is a grant-making charity that raises funds from donors and partners and awards grants to local groups and individuals across Somerset, working to strengthen communities and improve lives under its 10-year 'Strong Roots, Shared Futures' strategy.

Key Metrics

Funding awarded More than GBP 6.2 million was awarded this year to hundreds of local groups and individuals in every corner of Somerset.
New funds created 8 new funds were created, with GBP 4.1m secured for immediate impact and GBP 6.4m added to the endowment for long-term support.
Typical grant significance The typical grant of GBP 4,600 is worth more than 10% of a typical funded group's GBP 35,000 annual income - often the difference between scaling back services and continuing to support local people.
Reaching deprived areas 49% of funding supported the most deprived areas, home to 8% of Somerset's population, alongside support for rural communities.
Place-based investment In Highbridge, Sedgemoor Community Partnership received GBP 77,276 to run a community hub, warm space and targeted support for local people.

Key Outcomes

  • Local people helped to find brilliant ways to support their neighbours, reaching people facing hardship, isolation and disadvantage in towns and villages across the county.
  • Stronger communities for the benefit of all, with funding helping people feel less alone, creating opportunities for young people and supporting families through difficult times.
  • Long-term support secured for Somerset through GBP 6.4m added to the Foundation's endowment.

Geography

South West

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