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Spark Somerset

Spark Somerset Impact Report 2025/26: Making Connections, Sparking Change

Making Connections, Sparking Change looks back at the difference Spark Somerset made in 2025/26 alongside charities, community groups, volunteers and partners: 689 organisations supported, GBP 1.5 million+ in funding secured, 119 training and networking events for 1,720 people, and 1,550 new volunteers signed up through Spark a Change.

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Spark Somerset is the charity supporting voluntary sector groups across Somerset since 2016, providing advice, training, funding support and volunteer brokerage, and amplifying the voice of the county's VCFSE sector.

Key Metrics

Groups supported 689 charities and community groups supported across Somerset in 2025/26
Funding secured More than GBP 1.5 million in funding helped secure for local organisations, plus GBP 125,000+ invested directly in local groups
Training delivered 119 training and networking events delivered for 1,720 people
Volunteers signed up 1,550 new volunteers signed up through the Spark a Change website, with 423 volunteering opportunities advertised

Key Outcomes

  • 689 charities and community groups strengthened through advice, introductions, shared learning and trusted relationships.
  • Over GBP 1.5 million in funding secured for Somerset organisations and GBP 125,000 invested in local groups.
  • Somerset's Vision for Volunteering developed and 1,550 new volunteers connected with opportunities through Spark a Change.

Geography

South West

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