New BBC Radio Somerset programme to feature VCSE organisations

BBC Radio Somerset‘s new evening programme, Connected, starts this month. The programme, presented by Charlie Taylor, will highlight the great work being done by VCSE groups in Somerset, and promote local community events. The shows will be broadcast from 7pm to 10pm every week night, and will focus on a different topic every evening: Mondays …

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Supporting LGBT+ Communities in Somerset

The Somerset Equality Officers Group and the Diversity Trust are currently working on identifying what support services need to be developed for the LGBT+ community in Somerset. They recently held a consultation event to engage with the LGBT+ community on it’s proposals and give attendees the opportunity to provide feedback. The proposals included: The provision…

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Somerset youth charity to rename after 21 years

Somerset Rural Youth Project, serving the needs of young people in the county since 1997, is to rename as Young Somerset from 1st October 2018. The charity, based in Edington but operating throughout the county, is launching a new Business Plan: Putting Young People First to better reflect what it does and how it does…

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Somerset Mental Health Stakeholder Engagement Forum

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…

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Free Forums for Youth Organisations in Somerset

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…

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Working with long term Neglect Recognition, Assessment and Intervention: Messages from Serious Case Reviews

At their upcoming Multi Agency Practice Information Groups, the Somerset Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB) will be sharing the learning from their most recent Serious Case Review on the impact of long-term neglect and sexual abuse. It was highlighted within the review that voluntary services can play a significant role in identifying neglect within families from the…

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