Charity

Entries are now open for the 2027 Taunton Swimathon, which will take place on February 13 and 14, 2027 at Taunton School

Popular charity swim in Taunton opens entries for 2027 challenge

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is using Air Ambulance Week to thank supporters, raise funds, and highlight the impact of its life-saving missions.

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is using Air Ambulance Week to thank supporters, raise funds, and highlight the impact of its life-saving missions.

Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

South West landmarks to glow in yellow and green for Air Ambulance Week

Sam and Adam with supporters in Wellington.

Sam and Adam with supporters in Wellington.

Pair running 250 miles in seven days pass through Somerset town

Calum best is among the celebrities due to take part

Calum best is among the celebrities due to take part

Taunton Town FC

Celebrity football stars set for Taunton charity match

Snowflake and Daisy would like a forever home soon together.

Snowflake and Daisy would like a forever home soon together.

St Giles column: All shapes and sizes enjoy lovely dog show and fete

Combe Florey Village's new public access defibrillator

Combe Florey Village's new public access defibrillator

Community group installs third defibrillator in parish to help save lives

Could you give Stormzy the home he deserves?

Could you give Stormzy the home he deserves?

St Giles Animal Rescue

St Giles column: Meet the Somerset woman who rescues troubled dogs

VADO team with The Hygiene Bank.

VADO team with The Hygiene Bank.

Bathroom firm announces new charity partnership to tackle hygiene poverty

Adam Fouracre, who is stepping back from the charity he set up in his brother's memory

Adam Fouracre, who is stepping back from the charity he set up in his brother's memory

Interview: Meet the Somerset man whose charity is in his brother's memory

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 Somerset event in memory of 'much-loved dad'

Ben White and carer Amanda White

Ben White and carer Amanda White

Looking Back: When an inclusive activity group was established in Taunton

Tony Old, of the Somerset Provincial Lodge, and (right) Bob Salter, representing the local Masonic Lodges, present Leo Hayward, director of fund-raising at St Margaret’s with a cheque for £1,500 from the Freemasons' Grand Charity.

Tony Old, of the Somerset Provincial Lodge, and (right) Bob Salter, representing the local Masonic Lodges, present Leo Hayward, director of fund-raising at St Margaret’s with a cheque for £1,500 from the Freemasons' Grand Charity.

Looking Back: Help the Hospice appeal boosted by £1,500 donation

Could you give Bella and Pearl their dream home?

Could you give Bella and Pearl their dream home?

St Giles Animal Rescue

St Giles column: All about our independent veterinarian services

A charity ceilidh will take place at Waterside Country Barn in Bradford-on-Tone on Friday, October 9, in support of Stand Against Violence

A charity ceilidh will take place at Waterside Country Barn in Bradford-on-Tone on Friday, October 9, in support of Stand Against Violence

Fundraising barn dance in October to support Somerset-based charity

The wine-tasting evening will run from 6pm to 8.30pm on Thursday, November 12, at Northfield House in Taunton

The wine-tasting evening will run from 6pm to 8.30pm on Thursday, November 12, at Northfield House in Taunton

Taunton charity wine-tasting evening to feature 20 wines

The Taunton Thespians recently presented Twelfth Night at Corfe Barton

The Taunton Thespians recently presented Twelfth Night at Corfe Barton

William Shakespeare

Thousands raised for Somerset charity through open-air Shakespeare show

Auctioneers from Sedgemoor Auction Centre recently took part in the 12-hour charity challenge

Auctioneers from Sedgemoor Auction Centre recently took part in the 12-hour charity challenge

Greenslade Taylor Hunt

Sedgemoor Auction Centre charity challenge raises £13,000

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 at Somerset hospice to drive funding

The MAD Hub, in Taunton.

The MAD Hub, in Taunton.

Taunton company told to repay £10k grant as money 'not used for intended purpose'

Anthony Knight will perform at St John’s Church on Park Street in Taunton at 1pm on Wednesday, August 19

Anthony Knight will perform at St John’s Church on Park Street in Taunton at 1pm on Wednesday, August 19

Archbishop of Canterbury

Violinist to perform in Taunton church as part of Pilgrimage of Hope

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

Urgent call for Aldi donations to help struggling Somerset families

St Giles Animal Rescue

St Giles column: Why you should not ignore dogs with skin problems

The two Somerset stores will close this Autumn, after the charity announced around 190 store closures across the country last year.

The two Somerset stores will close this Autumn, after the charity announced around 190 store closures across the country last year.

Cancer research UK

Popular Somerset charity shops to close with 190 other stores

Pat Palmer, before retiring, with some of her fellow charity fundraisers

Pat Palmer, before retiring, with some of her fellow charity fundraisers

Retired Somerset dance teacher praised after fundraising event

Taunton Open Door

Taunton Open Door

Call for help over worn-out town centre shelter for vulnerable people

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 helicopter charity

Glastonbury-based Forsey and Son recently completed a three-day Cycle and Stroll Challenge

Glastonbury-based Forsey and Son recently completed a three-day Cycle and Stroll Challenge

Children's Hospice South West

Glastonbury business raises thousands for hospice care charities

Mike Turner in the Taunton Foodbank warehouse

Mike Turner in the Taunton Foodbank warehouse

Interview: Meet the Taunton Foodbank director who hails from New Zealand

Fifteen-year-old Freya Bird walked from her hometown of Bridgwater to Wellington in aid of Children’s Hospice South West

Fifteen-year-old Freya Bird walked from her hometown of Bridgwater to Wellington in aid of Children’s Hospice South West

Children's Hospice South West

Girl, 15, completes Bridgwater to Wellington walk for charity

Claire Naylor, owner of The Den.

Claire Naylor, owner of The Den.

Taunton coffee shop launches crowdfunder to survive 'summer challenges'

Wells' Val Breen (not pictured) has spent the last four decades supporting people across the county and beyond in a wide range of roles at the British Red Cross

Wells' Val Breen (not pictured) has spent the last four decades supporting people across the county and beyond in a wide range of roles at the British Red Cross

Somerset volunteer marks 40 years with British Red Cross

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

St Giles Animal Rescue

St Giles column: Why play and toys are so important to pets

Maria Vaughan and her daughter Jill will tackle the trek on Saturday, August 15, aiming to raise funds for Help for Heroes

Maria Vaughan and her daughter Jill will tackle the trek on Saturday, August 15, aiming to raise funds for Help for Heroes

Help for Heroes

Somerset Royal Navy veteran and daughter to take on Jurassic Coast hike

Freya Bird, aged 15, will walk from Bridgwater to Wellington on Saturday, August 1

Freya Bird, aged 15, will walk from Bridgwater to Wellington on Saturday, August 1

Children's Hospice South West

Somerset teen to take on 20-mile fundraising walk after major surgeries

The DARE to BARE event will support the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and highlight the barriers to women receiving lifesaving CPR

The DARE to BARE event will support the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and highlight the barriers to women receiving lifesaving CPR

Topless swim to raise funds for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance

TK showing his recent 'flash' designs which will be available as part of the fundraiser.

TK showing his recent 'flash' designs which will be available as part of the fundraiser.

Cancer fundraising

'He’s so loved' - Somerset tattooists ink for colleague battling cancer

Lyra as a baby recovering in hospital

Lyra as a baby recovering in hospital

Brain Tumour Charity

'Miracle' Somerset baby beat the odds to survive brain tumour

Sainsbury’s Hankridge Sports Relief store manager Lyndon Brown runs his mile watched by Sam Parnell from Fitness First and Alison George and Daphne Piggott from the store

Sainsbury’s Hankridge Sports Relief store manager Lyndon Brown runs his mile watched by Sam Parnell from Fitness First and Alison George and Daphne Piggott from the store

Looking Back: When Taunton businesses fundraised for Sport Relief

The Trust say they want to ensure the site’s wildlife, history and nature-friendly farming practices can continue.

The Trust say they want to ensure the site’s wildlife, history and nature-friendly farming practices can continue.

Race to save one of Somerset's rarest habitats in multi-million pound appeal

St Giles Animal Rescue

St Giles column: My dog's injury gave me a rude awakening over treats

Team ROWMADS celebrate their achievement after 32 days at sea.

Team ROWMADS celebrate their achievement after 32 days at sea.

Devon Air Ambulance

Somerset doctor’s gruelling month rowing at sea leads to breaking world record

Mr Still won joint first place in the competition thanks to his katsu curry and Key lime pie

Mr Still won joint first place in the competition thanks to his katsu curry and Key lime pie

Apprentice chef at Somerset hospice secures competition success

Freya Bird is set to walk from Bridgwater to Wellington in memory of a school friend and in support of Children’s Hospice South West

Freya Bird is set to walk from Bridgwater to Wellington in memory of a school friend and in support of Children’s Hospice South West

Children's Hospice South West

Somerset girl, 15, overcomes brain surgeries to take on 20-mile walk

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

Somerset residents encouraged to participate in new hospice fundraiser

The charity have said many of their stores are no longer financially viable.

The charity have said many of their stores are no longer financially viable.

British Heart Foundation

Charity closing 150 shops nationwide including this Somerset store

Could you be the 'Loving Arms' Elvis needs?

Could you be the 'Loving Arms' Elvis needs?

St Giles column: Setting the record straight on recent rumours

The Open Door in Taunton was awarded the funding through the Postcode Local Trust.

The Open Door in Taunton was awarded the funding through the Postcode Local Trust.

Somerset homeless charity gets £50k boost to continue vital support

Amateur boxing club wins £1000 cheque from Taunton Eats.

Amateur boxing club wins £1000 cheque from Taunton Eats.

'It's not easy': Taunton boxing club receives community boost

Urban fallow deer exploring a residential neighbourhood at night.

Urban fallow deer exploring a residential neighbourhood at night.

Capture Somerset’s wild side as nature photography contest returns

Dave Bignell (Bristol Town and Country Harriers) was at The Queens Arms in Bleadon to present this year’s donation of £4,000 to Jim Hardcastle (Mendip Hills Fund Manager)

Dave Bignell (Bristol Town and Country Harriers) was at The Queens Arms in Bleadon to present this year’s donation of £4,000 to Jim Hardcastle (Mendip Hills Fund Manager)

Gruelling 50-mile race across Mendip Hills raises thousands

Could you give Penne the Caucasian Shepherd/Newfoundland cross a forever home?

Could you give Penne the Caucasian Shepherd/Newfoundland cross a forever home?

St Giles Animal Rescue

St Giles column: I had no idea a day to remember your pets existed

St John Ambulance cadets' summer presentation in 2010

St John Ambulance cadets' summer presentation in 2010

Looking Back: When St John Ambulance recognised its cadets in 2010

St Margaret's Hospice patient Michael Johnson

St Margaret's Hospice patient Michael Johnson

Hospice charity shop campaign launched in Somerset