Charity

St Margaret’s Hospice Care has launched its Thrifty Christmas campaign across Somerset

Somerset shoppers encouraged to embrace second-hand Christmas gifts

Centrepoint resident welcomes minister to mark new changes to Housing Benefit

Left to right: Jed Bennett, Ben Ingrey, Lee Brooks and Fin Gray during their Freddy-A-Thong challenge

Left to right: Jed Bennett, Ben Ingrey, Lee Brooks and Fin Gray during their Freddy-A-Thong challenge

Prostate Cancer UK

Yeovil friends raise over £700 for charity with 16-hour horror marathon

One of Ferne Animal Sanctuary's residents is Timmy Spatula, a lively black cat who is still waiting for his forever home

One of Ferne Animal Sanctuary's residents is Timmy Spatula, a lively black cat who is still waiting for his forever home

Somerset sanctuary encourages looking beyond appearances when rehoming black cats

John is supporting St Margaret’s Hospice’s Light up a Life appeal in memory of his late wife Tina (inset)

John is supporting St Margaret’s Hospice’s Light up a Life appeal in memory of his late wife Tina (inset)

Somerset widower pays tribute to wife through hospice campaign

The Chard Christmas Present Appeal, now in its eighth year, supports families experiencing hardship by collecting and distributing gifts for children and young people

The Chard Christmas Present Appeal, now in its eighth year, supports families experiencing hardship by collecting and distributing gifts for children and young people

Chard Christmas appeal seeks gift donations as demand expected to rise

St Margaret’s Hospice Care raised over £35,000 through its Glorious Gardens campaign

St Margaret’s Hospice Care raised over £35,000 through its Glorious Gardens campaign

Hospice care receives £35,000 boost from Somerset garden campaign

Children’s Hospice South West is encouraging businesses across the region to join its Breakfast with Santa 2026 campaign during the Christmas season

Children’s Hospice South West is encouraging businesses across the region to join its Breakfast with Santa 2026 campaign during the Christmas season

Children's Hospice South West

South West businesses encouraged to join festive CHSW fundraiser

Potter House residents, including 93-year-old Nellie Porter, recently teamed up with the charity School in a Bag to pack backpacks educational supplies for children living in poverty around the world

Potter House residents, including 93-year-old Nellie Porter, recently teamed up with the charity School in a Bag to pack backpacks educational supplies for children living in poverty around the world

Care home residents in Yeovil show support School in a Bag charity

Lentells Chartered Accountants raised £1,189.30 for Macmillan Cancer Support through its annual coffee morning event, held at its offices in Chard, Taunton, and Seaton

Lentells Chartered Accountants raised £1,189.30 for Macmillan Cancer Support through its annual coffee morning event, held at its offices in Chard, Taunton, and Seaton

Somerset coffee mornings raise record £1,189 for Macmillan Cancer Support

Mark Hebron in Ilminster is raffling a year's supply of Milk_Shake Incredible Milk in aid of Breast Cancer UK

Mark Hebron in Ilminster is raffling a year's supply of Milk_Shake Incredible Milk in aid of Breast Cancer UK

Breast Cancer Month

Ilminster hairdresser raffles year's supply of hair treatment for charity

Jo and Jo Travel, founded by Jo and Jonathan O’Connell (inset), have partnered with Somerset-based School in a Bag, pledging to donate 10 per cent of their earnings from each holiday booking where customers mention the charity

Jo and Jo Travel, founded by Jo and Jonathan O’Connell (inset), have partnered with Somerset-based School in a Bag, pledging to donate 10 per cent of their earnings from each holiday booking where customers mention the charity

Travel firm to donate percentage of bookings to Somerset-based charity

Sky Lock and her husband Barry are hosting a fundraising event for Macmillan Cancer Support at Stoke-sub-Hamdon Memorial Hall on Sunday, December 6

Sky Lock and her husband Barry are hosting a fundraising event for Macmillan Cancer Support at Stoke-sub-Hamdon Memorial Hall on Sunday, December 6

South Somerset couple host fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support

St Margaret’s Hospice Care is bringing its Santa Abseil challenge back to Cheddar Gorge this December

St Margaret’s Hospice Care is bringing its Santa Abseil challenge back to Cheddar Gorge this December

Festive Santa Abseil at Cheddar Gorge to support hospice care

Lawrences Auctioneers' valuation day helped raise £177 for Ferne Animal Sanctuary

Lawrences Auctioneers' valuation day helped raise £177 for Ferne Animal Sanctuary

Valuation day raises £177 for South Somerset animal sanctuary

Young advocate wins Centrepoint Award for her work to change the care system

CG Cleaning and Detailing Services prize.

CG Cleaning and Detailing Services prize.

Chard night at the races raises £800 for children's charity

Leonardo's early careers community raised £64,000 over two years for ANDYSMANCLUB and Yeovil Free Wheelers Blood Bikes

Leonardo's early careers community raised £64,000 over two years for ANDYSMANCLUB and Yeovil Free Wheelers Blood Bikes

Andy's Man Club

Leonardo’s young engineers raise £64,000 for two Somerset charities

Bill Revans: Why RNLI volunteers deserve our gratitude

Chard Hockey Club held a tournament in memory of the club's late stalwart Kev Mooney

Chard Hockey Club held a tournament in memory of the club's late stalwart Kev Mooney

British Heart Foundation

Chard Hockey Club honours 47-year stalwart with charity tournament

Somerset woman makes legacy pledge after husband’s hospice care

Hosted by lord-lieutenant Mohammed Saddiq, the event recognised the vital work of charities and volunteers across Somerset

Hosted by lord-lieutenant Mohammed Saddiq, the event recognised the vital work of charities and volunteers across Somerset

Community volunteers celebrated at Somerset thank-you event

Leonardo early careers training manager Matt Read will take part in a relay swim across the English Channel will take part in the challenge in early September

Leonardo early careers training manager Matt Read will take part in a relay swim across the English Channel will take part in the challenge in early September

English Channel

Leonardo manager to swim across English Channel for water safety charity

Job with The Co-operative Bank returned my confidence after Centerpoint support

The team at Newsline, alongside former Mayor of Chard Cllr Victoria Bates, celebrating a major milestone.

The team at Newsline, alongside former Mayor of Chard Cllr Victoria Bates, celebrating a major milestone.

Talking newspaper initiative based in Chard celebrates major milestone

Ferne Animal Sanctuary will host its 2026 Charity Gala in October.

Ferne Animal Sanctuary will host its 2026 Charity Gala in October.

Animal sanctuary announces return of charity gala with live music and raffle

Martin Clunes is to attend a fundraiser in memory of much-loved Chard dad Guy Warren

Martin Clunes is to attend a fundraiser in memory of much-loved Chard dad Guy Warren

Martin Clunes to attend annual Chard event in memory of 'much-loved dad'

Lawrences Auctioneers is holding the event at Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Chard on Thursday, September 24

Lawrences Auctioneers is holding the event at Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Chard on Thursday, September 24

Auction house to hold valuation day in support of Chard animal sanctuary

Allison Homes South West is inviting charities and community groups in Crewkerne to apply for funding to support projects that make a positive difference locally.

Allison Homes South West is inviting charities and community groups in Crewkerne to apply for funding to support projects that make a positive difference locally.

Charities invited to apply for share of £6,700 community fund

Emma King, director of income generation at St Margaret's Hospice Care

Emma King, director of income generation at St Margaret's Hospice Care

New director appointed to lead fundraising at Somerset hospice

Shoppers in Somerset are being encouraged to drop off essential groceries at their nearest Aldi through its nationwide community collection points

Shoppers in Somerset are being encouraged to drop off essential groceries at their nearest Aldi through its nationwide community collection points

Aldi donation drive aims to support struggling Somerset families

Modulek are presented with an AFC Bournemouth signed football

Modulek are presented with an AFC Bournemouth signed football

AFC Bournemouth

Football challenge raises thousands for South West emergency charity

Teenager’s success story as he becomes Centrepoint's student of the year

Jaime Tudor, Liz Mitchell, Erin Darling-Finan, Katie Muntz, Angela Clapp, Cally Trenchard and Lucie Perryman attend the Amicus Law quiz night

Jaime Tudor, Liz Mitchell, Erin Darling-Finan, Katie Muntz, Angela Clapp, Cally Trenchard and Lucie Perryman attend the Amicus Law quiz night

Children's Hospice South West

Quiz night in Ilminster raises more than £1,000 for charity

Designed to be flexible and inclusive, St Margaret's Hospice 100k Your Way challenge allows participants to cover the distance however they choose

Designed to be flexible and inclusive, St Margaret's Hospice 100k Your Way challenge allows participants to cover the distance however they choose

St Margaret’s Hospice launches new fundraiser in Somerset

St Margaret's Hospice patient Michael Johnson

St Margaret's Hospice patient Michael Johnson

Somerset charity shops launches 'More than a Shop' campaign

Emily Brenchley and her partner Giles are trying to help friend Kayleigh Ewan, who was recently re-diagnosed with cancer

Emily Brenchley and her partner Giles are trying to help friend Kayleigh Ewan, who was recently re-diagnosed with cancer

Yeovil couple to run 10km daily to support friend with terminal cancer

The Somerset Domestic Abuse Service has joined forces with the Somerset FA to raise awareness and promote safer communities through football

The Somerset Domestic Abuse Service has joined forces with the Somerset FA to raise awareness and promote safer communities through football

New football partnership to tackle domestic abuse in Somerset

From difficult beginnings to teacher and a life rebuilt through determination

Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard has revealed four new murals celebrating the charity and the animals in its care

Ferne Animal Sanctuary near Chard has revealed four new murals celebrating the charity and the animals in its care

Four new murals unveiled at animal sanctuary in South Somerset

Tom Brister completed the London Marathon in three hours, 38 minutes, and 48 seconds, raising £7,890 for Mind in Somerset

Tom Brister completed the London Marathon in three hours, 38 minutes, and 48 seconds, raising £7,890 for Mind in Somerset

London Marathon

South Somerset man runs London Marathon and raises thousands for charity

'You can achieve it' - Former homeless man thriving as chef with Centrepoint support

The free clinics will offer practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia

The free clinics will offer practical and emotional advice on all aspects of dementia

Somerset towns set to host specialist dementia clinics

The three-year Bridges to Wellbeing project, led by Matt Day (inset), and aims to improve mental and physical health, reduce isolation, and tackle poverty in the Chard and Crewkerne area

The three-year Bridges to Wellbeing project, led by Matt Day (inset), and aims to improve mental and physical health, reduce isolation, and tackle poverty in the Chard and Crewkerne area

National Lottery

New wellbeing scheme launches to support South Somerset residents

Chris Medland ran the London Marathon for the League of Friends of Musgrove Park Hospital, raising over £7,500

Chris Medland ran the London Marathon for the League of Friends of Musgrove Park Hospital, raising over £7,500

Clinton Rogers: Should I take up running again at 70?

Cancer research UK

Column: My thanks to Ilminster as I take a temporary career break

Stags has pledged to raise funds throughout 2026 to support the RNLI’s vital coastal work

Stags has pledged to raise funds throughout 2026 to support the RNLI’s vital coastal work

South West estate agent backs RNLI with fundraising drive

Cllr Revans' love of cricket is no secret

Cllr Revans' love of cricket is no secret

Somerset Council

Column: How you can help North Petherton CC support one of our own

Friends, family, and colleagues of the late Cdr Amy Gilmore MBE have set out to complete her long-held ambition of traversing the South West Coast Path

Friends, family, and colleagues of the late Cdr Amy Gilmore MBE have set out to complete her long-held ambition of traversing the South West Coast Path

Team to walk 630 miles in memory of RNAS Yeovilton officer

The group during the tyre flipping event.

The group during the tyre flipping event.

Chard and Ilminster Amateur Boxing Club raises more than £3k to keep it afloat

Chard Guildhall recently hosted the mayor's charity ball, which saw almost £950 raised for various local causes

Chard Guildhall recently hosted the mayor's charity ball, which saw almost £950 raised for various local causes

Chard town centre filled with colour during weekend of community events

Under the Renters Rights Act, tenants in the private rented sector now have the legal right to request permission to keep a pet, and landlords will be unable to refuse without a justified reason

Under the Renters Rights Act, tenants in the private rented sector now have the legal right to request permission to keep a pet, and landlords will be unable to refuse without a justified reason

Renters Rights Act

Ban on landlords refusing pets introduced in England

'Pressure makes diamonds': Kai's journey from homelessness to independence

Ferne Animal Sanctuary is aiming to replace its rotting feed room which is now in poor condition

Ferne Animal Sanctuary is aiming to replace its rotting feed room which is now in poor condition

Somerset animal sanctuary launches fundraiser for crumbling feed room