Publications

Created in consultation with local charities, donors and partners, our 2021-25 strategy sets out our ambitious plans to significantly grow the funding we award every year, strengthen our communities, and improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of people across our county.

Our 2021-2025 strategy

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Annual Reviews

Our annual reviews are a snapshot of the wealth of amazing work we’re privileged to fund across Somerset, thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners. Here you’ll find inspiring stories told by people working tirelessly to change lives every day and more about our income and how our funds are spent.

Annual Review 2023-24

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HPC Community Fund Annual Report 2023-24

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Annual Review 2022-23

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Annual Review 2021-22

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Annual Review 2019-20

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Annual Review 2018-19

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HPC Community Fund Annual Report 2022-23

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HPC Community Fund Annual Report 2021-22

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HPC Community Fund Annual Report 2020-21

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HPC Community Fund Annual Report 2019-20

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HPC Community Fund Annual Report 2018-19

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Research

Here you’ll find research we’ve created to help deepen our own – and our community’s – understanding of local needs and shine a spotlight on some of the hidden issues that affect people’s lives here in Somerset.

The Somerset Wellbeing Fund

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The Somerset Older People’s Fund

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The Somerset Youth Fund

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Life in Somerset for people with learning disabilities and autism consultation

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Hidden Somerset: Food Poverty

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Hidden Somerset: Unseen Youth

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Hidden Somerset: Homelessness

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Hidden Somerset: Rural Isolation

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Impact Reports

We create impact reports for some of the funding programmes and appeals we run to showcase the difference these vital funds make in our communities. They’re full of uplifting stories that bring to life the difference our donors and partners make and show how we spend our funds.

The Somerset Fund Impact Report 2023-24

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The Somerset Fund Impact Report 2022-23

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The Somerset Fund Impact Report 2021-22

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The Somerset Fund Impact Report 2020-21

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The Somerset Fund Impact Report 2019-20

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Somerset Cost of Living Crisis Appeal

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Coronavirus Impact Report

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Information and Guides

Learn more about specific areas of our work. Our information packs and guides are available to read online, as a download, or you can contact us to request a copy in the post. 

Gifts in Wills Guide

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