Disaster relief charity lends a hand closer to home in a ‘first’ for the Piers Simon Appeal

image001A Somerset based disaster relief charity has turned its attention much closer to home, donating £1,500 to the D1200 Flooding Appeal to help those affected by the recent flooding in the county. This is the first time that funds from the Piers Simon Appeal – which usually provides aid to poor, vulnerable and disaster affected children in developing countries – have been used to support a project within the UK. Full Story: Read More

Somerset Emergency Flood Relief Fund Appeal

Somerset FloodsIn response to the crisis arising from the extensive and persistent flooding on the Somerset Levels this winter, Somerset Community Foundation is accepting donations to relieve the immediate hardship individuals, families and communities are facing and support their recovery over the coming weeks and months. Support is already being distributed,but we need to ensure we do everything possible to alleviate the immediate crisis and support a swift recovery. Full Story: Read More