2023 Financial Year 

Escape Support Group 

Escape Support Group aims to provide support to families in Somerset raising children who have disabilities or additional needs, through providing a wide range of fun activities, days out & occasional short break holidays. Their events boost morale, increase confidence, improve social skills as well as develop & strengthen friendships. STARS & POSY, two other support groups amalgamated to form Escape Support Group (Encouraging Special Children and Parents Everywhere) & is run entirely by volunteers.

 Home | Escape Support Group | Creech Saint Michael

In Charley's Memory 

In Charley’s Memory (ICM) was formed in 2014 following the tragic loss of Charley Marks to suicide, following a struggle that lasted through his teens. After his death his mum, Jo decided to take action. Her aim was to raise awareness & reduce the stigma that is attached to mental heath. Jo Founded ICM as a grassroots community response to a local issue & they have since grown into a regional support system ranging across Somerset.

 In Charley's Memory (incharleysmemory.com)

Previous years supported charities

2022 Financial Year

Secret World Wildlife Rescue

Secret World Wildlife Rescue are a 24/7 rescue centre for orphaned & injured British wildlife. They help over 5,000 animals every year, they rehabilitate them & return them to the wild whereever possible. Based in Somerset, they work to inspire in everyone love & understanding of wildlife & the countryside. 

Home Page - Secret World Wildlife Rescue

Swan Transport

Swan Transport provide a volunteer transport service for older, frail or disabled people on a low income. It is a social car scheme run with volunteer drivers providing a door to door service with their own vehicle. They cover Bath & North East Somerset.

Swan Transport, Part of Swan Advice Network - Home (chessck.co.uk)

2021 Financial Year

Bath Mind

Are a local and independent mental health charity, working at the heart of the community in Bath & North East Somerset. They are there to support with mental health and wellbeing and provide local, life-changing services for all to access.

Bath Mind – For better mental health

Age UK Banes

Age UK Bath & North East Somerset is a local, independent charity supporting older people in Bath & North East Somerset. Although part of the Age UK family, all the money they raise is used to support people in B&NES.

Welcome to Age UK Bath & North East Somerset

2020 Financial Year

Due to COVID, in 2020 we were unable to select 2 charities of the year. Instead, we donated to the following local charities- to help & support during the unprecedented times:

NHS Charities Together:

NHS Charities Together - Formerly NHS Charities Together

Champion and support over 140 NHS charities to enhance patient experience and care. 

The Trussell Trust:

The Trussell Trust - Stop UK Hunger

Supports a national network of foodbanks providing food and support to those in need.

FareShare:

FareShare | Fighting hunger, tackling food waste in the UK

The UK’s longest running food redistribution charity which aims to cut down on food waste and divert it to those in need.

Midsomer Norton’s branch of Barnardo’s:

Who we are | Barnardo's (barnardos.org.uk)

They protect, support and nurture the UK's most vulnerable children 

We Hear You:

We Hear You Cancer Counselling

We Hear You works across Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset and Wiltshire providing emotional support to patients, families, friends and carers who have been affected by cancer or any other life threatening condition.

Julia’s House:

Home | Julia's House (juliashouse.org)

Julia’s House is not a typical children’s hospice. We provide practical and emotional support for families caring for a child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition, providing frequent and regular support in their own homes, in the community or at our hospices.

Retail Trust:

Home | Retail Trust

Care for and protect the lives of people working in retail.

There have also been donations of laptops to a local school and financial support to other smaller local causes within the Society’s trading area. 

Purnell Sports FC:

Youth Disability Football Team and the Kids Club.

Fosseway School, Midsomer Norton:

Laptop Donation

2019 Financial Year