Somerset Community Foundation
Based on the Bath and West Showground near Shepton Mallet, the Foundation helps a wide variety of organisations and charities. During the COVID crisis, SCF supported more than 300 charities through the Somerset Coronavirus Appeal, with generous help from donors who contributed more than £1.5m.
For more information visit www.somersetcf.org.uk
Farming Community Network
The FCN in Somerset is part of a national organisation which supports farmers and farm workers by providing pastoral care and practical help. The 35 Somerset volunteers have individual skills as well as farming experience, so they truly understand the troubles and problems farmers face.
For more details, visit www.fcn.org.uk
Children’s Hospice South West
The hospice, at Charlton Farm, Wraxall, provides care for life-limited children and their families. It offers specialist palliative care, respite for the whole family, emergency support, end-of-life care and a bereavement service.
For more information, visit www.chsw.org.uk