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Somerset Community Foundation is looking to appoint a self-employed Associate in the role as Coordinator for the Somerset VCSE Strategic Coordination programme. The role is central to improving communication and coordination between the local VCSE sector and the public sector at a county-wide level, as well as generally helping the VCSE sector to develop and…
Sector News
The latest Safer Somerset Partnership ‘Somerset Domestic Abuse Newsletter’ is now available click the link below to view. Domestic Abuse Newsletter ed13
DCMS and the Big Lottery Fund have today launched a joint funded programme investing £1.14m until 2022, as part of the wider Government strategy to improve safeguarding practice across the voluntary sector in England. This funding will be used to develop training, support and advice for the sector and will be delivered in two phases:…
The Larkfleet Homes Community Fund supports charitable projects that help to enhance and develop the local community, and benefit Larkfleet residents and other local people. Applications are now open, and constituted groups delivering charitable projects which will benefit communities within a 10 mile radius of the Larkfleet Rise development in Taunton, are invited to apply….
Networking & Events
Spark, with support from Somerset County Council, are running a special event for VCSE groups that work with Young Carers in Somerset. Whether young carers are your main beneficiaries, you regularly come into contact with young carers through other work, or you have an interest in supporting young carers, they would like to hear from you….
Bookings are now open for the Somerset Mental Health Stakeholder Engagement Forum. The forum is keen to hear from a wide range of people with an interest in local mental health services. The theme for this meeting is ‘Fit For My Future’. Fit for my Future” is a developing strategy to support the health and…
In response to the recent announcements regarding Youth Service provision across the County, Spark will be holding a series of Voluntary Sector Forums aimed specifically at Youth Organisations. It’s a great opportunity to meet the Spark team and find out about the support they offer. Local funders will also be attending, and there will be…