3SG welcomes new employee, Sue! We're really excited to announce a new addition to our team, Sue, who joins us as our Administrator. This has been a long time in the making, as the team and our activities and projects have grown and evolved - including the opening of our brand new ThirdSpace premises - this was the perfect time to welcome a new addition to the team to help with our capacity and ensure we can continue to provide a high-quality support service to our 260+ membe

The Centre for Sustainable Energy is offering funding opportunities to local communities to tackle fuel poverty; They are a national, independent energy charity based in Bristol. They're offering funding to grassroots organisations to provide energy saving advice and support to vulnerable households to help them stay safe and warm. The scheme is funded by three gas distribution networks: SGN, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), and Wales and West Utilities (WWU). Grants of £8,00

Dear potential contestant, dare I say potential winner… You are invited to apply to the 13th Dragons’ Den! Our Dragons’ Den is designed to enable individuals and local organisations to receive money and support to carry out projects that will benefit the Radstock and Westfield communities, which include Writhlington, Clandown, Tyning and Haydon. Importantly, it’s the residents themselves who will decide which projects are their priorities! So get ready to inspire, engage and

The local infrastructure charity refreshes its look to champion its 260+ members in strategic spaces, whilst keeping its deep community roots proudly at the centre. Bath and North East Somerset Third Sector Group (3SG), the local infrastructure charity dedicated to supporting the region’s voluntary sector, has officially unveiled a refreshed brand identity. Developed in close collaboration with Robin Worrall, Founder of local agency Rednine, the update marks a visual "evoluti

A new survey of local charities and community organisations has revealed increasing financial strain, rising demand for services, and growing concerns about long-term sustainability across B&NES’ Third Sector. The Members’ Voice Survey 2025/26, carried out by the Third Sector Infrastructure support charity, 3SG, gathered responses from 84 organisations working across Bath & North East Somerset and surrounding areas, offering a vital temperature check for the Voluntary, Commun

Small charities create outsized impact, yet they often face the greatest challenges. As we celebrate their resilience, we’re committed to helping them break the cycle so their work can thrive, not just survive.

The University of Bath’s School of Management is delighted to announce the return of the Rotork Community Challenge! For the past 10 years the University of Bath’s School of Management faculty have partnered with the University of Bath’s Student Union Volunteering Department with the aim of encouraging small teams of students to volunteer their time and skills in October and November to add value to local charitable organisations. They are now looking for a new set of ‘challe

The people and organisations at the heart of Bath and North East Somerset and West Wiltshire community will once again take centre stage as the Radio Bath Charity Awards return for their second year. Taking place on Tuesday 6th October 2026 at 12:30pm, the daytime awards ceremony will follow a delicious lunch and bring together charities, community groups, volunteers, and supporters to celebrate the incredible impact being made across the region. Following the success of its

Next week marks the return of Small Charity Week, and this year’s campaign title couldn’t be more fitting: "Small Charities. Big Impact." As the infrastructure charity supporting Bath and North East Somerset’s third sector, we see the truth in this statement every single day. Small charities are the absolute backbone of our villages, towns, and city. They provide the quiet, vital lifelines that allow local people to live more healthy, happy, and connected lives. With Small Ch

Bath & North East Somerset Third Sector Group (3SG) has launched a brand new, three year strategy setting out the charity’s mission to champion and amplify the impact of Third Sector organisations across B&NES. 3SG supports over 260 charities, social enterprises and community groups in its membership network and has grown quickly over the past four years. With a brand refresh and the organisation about to launch a new website; plus a new office in central Bath to accommodate

When local organisations work in silos, the whole community misses out. That is why events like the Welcome Community Network gathering are so vital. On Wednesday, some of the 3SG team - Becky, David, Paula, Toni and Rob - headed to the historic Guildhall in Bath to exhibit, network, and explore how we can all work more closely together to better connect local residents with the support they need. The morning was a vibrant celebration of the third sector, packed with energy,

This national celebration of Volunteers' Week takes place every year during the first week of June, honouring the incredible impact volunteers have on their communities. It's a perfect moment to recognise, celebrate, and thank those who give their time so generously. To mark the occasion, we’re highlighting the amazing volunteers supporting communities and charities across Bath & North East Somerset. To champion their contributions and show our appreciation, 3SG has spoken wi

This national celebration of Volunteers' Week takes place every year during the first week of June, honouring the incredible impact volunteers have on their communities. It's a perfect moment to recognise, celebrate, and thank those who give their time so generously. To mark the occasion, we’re highlighting the amazing volunteers supporting communities and charities across Bath & North East Somerset. To champion their contributions and show our appreciation, 3SG has spoken wi

As we get ready to celebrate Volunteers’ Week from Monday 1 June, we wanted to shine a spotlight on this year’s theme and what it means for volunteers, communities and organisations across the UK.

Introducing 3SG - Together, and a little differently. We're 3SG, Bath and North East Somerset's membership network and infrastructure charity for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector. For nearly a decade, we've been by the side of local charities -championing their work, amplifying their voices, and helping them thrive even when the going gets tough. From training and resources to one-to-one support, funding and advocacy to volunteering, we exist to ma

Important news announced this week by B&NES Council, which will be particularly relevant to any 3SG members who have commissioned contracts within Adult Social Care, and may be required to support the upcoming inspection: "The B&NES 2024/25 Adult Social Care Self Assessment has now been published and is available to view on our webpage here: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/adult-social-care-and-health. This document provides an overview of our progress and achievements across the

Bath Building Society has launched its 2026 Community Awards as part of the Society’s pledge to give 2% of profits back to the community each year. The Community Awards, now in their 20th year, are open to charities, community groups, Community Interest Companies (CICs) and School PTAs in Bath and North East Somerset (BANES). Bath Building Society has donated more than £138,000 through the annual Awards to support over 150 local charities and community groups in the past 19 y

The 2026 Tech4Good Awards are open! Organised by AbilityNet in partnership with ImpactMatch, these awards celebrate organisations and individuals who use digital technology to improve the lives of others and make the world a better place. From digital accessibility, to using AI for social impact, to grassroots innovations, the awards are a fantastic opportunity to tell your story. FREE to enter. FREE to attend. Open to charities, startups, public sector teams, community group

PBE (Pro Bono Economics) put economics and research into action to help charities, funders and other social sector organisations. For a limited time, PBE is offering free support from their in-house economists for analysis projects. These pro bono services - including data advice, economic analysis, advocacy and insight - can help organisations to better understand and amplify their impact, and attract new supporters. For 2025-26, they’re particularly interested in working wi

Last week, as part of our role in the Impact Alliance to help make loneliness a stranger, 3SG's David Jenkins joined Karen and Anne from the Impact Alliance for what we dubbed a “Somer Valley Safari”, the first of multiple trips to the area. The purpose of the day was simple: to get out into the community, visit local spaces, speak to people, and better understand where connection is already thriving - and where there may be opportunities to strengthen it further. Starting in