Somerset Community Volunteers Trust grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1164281
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Somerset Community Volunteers Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1164281. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset. The register describes its activities as: “The charity operates in Somerset but would assist in emergencies elsewhere in the UK in the event of a call by the civil authorities.The trust's key activity is that of assisting the civil authorities in an emergency.The trust also provides physical support to households where the householder(s) are unable to…” Its charitable objects are: “1. To relieve persons, who are in conditions of need, hardship, or distress as a result of natural or other disaster, or by reason of their social and economic circumstances.2. Such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may…” In the year to 31 Jul 2025 it reported income of £2,570 and spending of £8,200.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£2,570
Latest spending
£8,200
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Older peoplePeople with disabilitiesOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesProvides services
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | £2,570 | £8,200 |
| 31 Jul 2024 | £5,680 | £5,250 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | £5,368 | £6,546 |
| 31 Jul 2022 | £2,165 | £565 |
| 31 Jul 2021 | £2,433 | £3,175 |
Charitable objects
1. To relieve persons, who are in conditions of need, hardship, or distress as a result of natural or other disaster, or by reason of their social and economic circumstances.2. Such charitable purposes for the public benefit as are exclusively charitable according to the laws of England and Wales as the trustees may from time to time determine.
Where it operates
Somerset
- Also known as
- Scv
- Formerly
- Rotary Somerset Community Volunteers Trust
- Trustees
- 6
What Somerset Community Volunteers Trust funds
Somerset Community Volunteers Trust is registered under general charitable purposes for older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides services. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jul 2025, it spent £23.7k in total.
How to apply to Somerset Community Volunteers Trust
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Somerset Community Volunteers Trust in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (somersetcommunityvolunteers.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Somerset Community Volunteers Trust
Is Somerset Community Volunteers Trust open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Somerset Community Volunteers Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Somerset Community Volunteers Trust fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Somerset.
Does Somerset Community Volunteers Trust give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Somerset Community Volunteers Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Somerset Community Volunteers Trust give each year?
The register does not break out Somerset Community Volunteers Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jul 2025 was £8,200. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,747 a year.
How large is Somerset Community Volunteers Trust?
In its latest reported year Somerset Community Volunteers Trust reported income of £2,570 and spending of £8,200.
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