Other help & contacts

This page lists a number of organsiations who offer help and advice to to community groups, town and parish councils and volunteers in South Somerset. For further help with your search for funding and support please contact us

South Somerset Voluntary & Community Action

South Somerset Association for Voluntary and Community Action Ltd (SSVCA) exists to provide services, support and funding advice for the voluntary sector and to people who are in need within South Somerset and the surrounding area as well provide regular bulletins on up to date/live funding sources.  

South Somerset Voluntary & Community Action


Community Council for Somerset

The Community Council for Somerset supports action in local communities ranging from affordable housing to locally owned social enterprises. CCS can help with local consultation and research to gather evidence of needs, and provides a free funding advice service.

The Community Council for Somerset also offers a specialist advice and information service to members of the community who are managing their local community facility for example a community, village, parish or church hall. To discuss your community building project or to find out more about the benefits of subscribing to the community buildings advisory service, contact Eileen Zoers, Community Council for Somerset 01823 331222 or eileen@somersetrcc.org.uk

  Community Council for Somerset


Wessex Community Assets

Wessex Community Assets (WCA) offers support and advice to organisations wishing to obtain community investment, avoiding reliance on grant funding.

Wessex Community Assets