The power of Hinkley C

Whatever your views of nuclear power, the massive infrastructure project to build Hinkley Point C nuclear power station on the coast near Bridgwater has brought important benefits to Somerset, from engineering courses at Bridgwater College to huge employment opportunities.

It is also providing long-term support for Somerset Community Foundation through the HPC Community Fund. Since November 2017, SCF has been able to make grants to community groups and projects totalling more than £8 million – and there is more to come in the years that the build continues.