Holidays, weekend trips, and hotel stays can provide your organisation with unrestricted funding.  Travel companies including TUI, Booking.com , Lastminute.com , Haven Holidays, Expedia, Thomas Cook, Hotels.com , and more all partner with online fundraising company easyfundraising, to give your organisation a way of receiving funding – for free.    When someone supporting your organisation books a holiday, the company they book with will send your organisation a free donation

WESPORT are now offering Tennis @ The Park, inviting constituted community groups and charities to get involved in their flexible and inclusive Community Tennis offer. Whether you’re looking for informal play or structured activity, there are plenty of options to suit your group.   What’s on offer? Free court access  – book and use the courts at times that work for you Equipment available  – borrow racquets and balls if needed Coach-led sessions  available – organised via Wes

Third Sector Trends has been surveying the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector every three years since 2010. In 2025, 8,680 responses were received across England and Wales. This is the only large-scale and fully representative longitudinal national survey in the UK which can produce robust and detailed comparative analysis at regional and national level. The project is funded in 2025-26 by Community Foundation North East, Lloyds Bank Foundation England and Wale

PBE is a charity and think tank connecting organisations with skilled volunteer economists to unlock the power of data for social impact.  PBE’s Data First Aid volunteer matching service connects you with one of 1000+ volunteer economists for short-term, ad hoc data tasks completed in 1–6 days over up to 5 months.  Whether you need help drawing out key metrics to improve fundraising, support ongoing reporting, or simply make your data more useful, their volunteers can assist.

An E-Learning Course to Empower You and Your Organisation -Developed by Octopus Impact and Polymathic in partnership with the University of Bath Public Engagement Unit.

New Opportunity for Community Organisations: Co-Produce Climate & Nature Action Plans

Climate Hub are pleased to share that Transition Bath are supporting the Hayesfield Climate Conference 2026, and they would love to see as many local groups involved as possible. On Wednesday 18 March 2026, Hayesfield Girls’ School will host what is expected to be the largest school climate conference ever held in Bath & North East Somerset. Around 25 secondary schools will come together to explore this year’s theme: “Small Changes Make a Big Difference.” Hayesfield is workin

Simon Allen ( wearelevel.ai ) and Sarah Williment (The Questioning Iris Co) are delighted to invite you, together with a Trustee from your Board, or a second colleague, to participate in a new three-part programme we are co-hosting entitled: AI - Leading Change and Staying Safe. There are a few places left on this programme which starts on Wednesday 3 December. This programme is designed to help you: Build strategic clarity and personal readiness around AI. Explore how to lea

3SG are delighted to be supporting the delivery of the #ChristmasCompassion  card project for the fifth year in a row, in partnership with Connect Bath (formerly Bath Open Christmas). More than 40 schools across B&NES supported the #ChristmasCompassion   Christmas Card project over the last four years, creating some 8,000 individual cards which were sent to care homes, hospitals, individuals and charities, such as Oasis Hub and the RUH, in order to bring some festive cheer to

New community grants fund for BSW: open from 10 November This Autumn, the BSW Community Grants Fund is launching – a brand-new fund to help grassroots community groups make a real difference to people’s mental health. Run by the voluntary sector Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership, and funded by the BSW Integrated Care Board, the grants will focus on supporting small projects, especially those working with marginalised communities across Bath, North-East Somerset, Swindon

Trustees' Week runs from November 3rd - 7th and marks the annual celebration of trusteeship in the UK. There are nearly 1 million trustees, and this week is an opportunity to come together to celebrate their contributions, recognise their commitment and offer ongoing support for individual trustees and boards to thrive. Throughout Trustees' Week there is a variety of training and events taking place, and resources shared, to help trustees in our communities feel supported and

The GivingPrint scheme was launched last year by Wiltshire Print Group and Footfall Direct. This initiative isn’t just another service—it’s Wiltshire Print Group and Footfall Direct’s way of saying “Thank You” and giving back to those who make their work meaningful. It’s a heartfelt initiative designed to support charities and community organisations by offering them what they do best: high-quality digital printing, absolutely free. In the world of charitable organisations, e

Bath Unlimited has launched a brand new HR Community — a dedicated space for HR and People leaders to connect, collaborate, and grow together. This initiative, backed by Bath & North East Somerset Council and local businesses, is all about sharing insights, tackling challenges, and driving innovation in the workplace.   The first HR Community Forum event is happening on November 11th in central Bath. Expect thought-provoking discussions, and the chance to build meaningful cr

3SG's Volunteer Fair observed nearly 400 residents visiting to explore volunteering opportunities.

B&NES council have announced consultation plans to review the growth strategy for the region.

Newly Established Integrated Care Board Cluster Appoints Chief Executive and Chair

Livewell B&NES introduce the Warm Spaces initiative.

The spirit of community engagement will take centre stage this Friday as 3SG hosts the highly anticipated Volunteer Fair 2025 at the Apex Hotel Conference Centre in Bath . Running from 11:00am to 3:00pm , this free, drop-in event invites residents of Bath & North East Somerset to explore a vibrant world of volunteering opportunities. With over 40 local charities showcasing their work, the fair offers something for everyone—from first-time volunteers to seasoned changemakers

The SU Bath are delighted to announce that they are partnering with the University’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering and Design to engage with local organisations to make a positive impact in the community, and they’d love for your charity to get involved and apply!   The faculties are encouraging small teams of Postgraduate students to volunteer their time and skills to add value to local charitable organisatio

Picture credit is to The Hive, Community Fridge. Local projects cutting carbon or tackling fuel poverty can now apply to the Bath and...