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Celebrating grassroots action across Somerset

At CAG Somerset, we believe that small local actions create powerful ripple effects. Community groups across the…

Thursday, 3 July 2025

Unlocking Funding Opportunities for Community Groups in Somerset 

At CAG Somerset, we understand just how pivotal funding can be for local community groups. Whether it’s…

Thursday, 26 June 2025

Celebrating Our Volunteers: National Volunteer Week 2025 

From 2nd to 8th June 2025, we proudly celebrate National Volunteer Week — a time dedicated to…

Monday, 2 June 2025

Ilminster Share and Repair funding boost news

Ilminster Share and Repair Receives Grant Funding Boost from Somerset Community Foundation’s Gooch Charitable Fund The Ilminster…

Monday, 19 May 2025

Highlights from the reuse and sharing round table

Connecting Communities Through Reuse: Highlights from the Reuse & Sharing Round Table On Wednesday, 30th April, the…

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Telling Local Stories Through Video: Community Groups Dive into Filming and Editing.

Last month, representatives from Open Doors Somerset, Wivey Kitchen, Burnham and Highbridge Repair Café, and Fixy came…

Tuesday, 6 May 2025

Introducing the CAG Somerset Connector Membership: Building a Stronger, Greener Future Together

At CAG Somerset, we believe in the power of grassroots action to drive meaningful change. Our network…

Wednesday, 2 April 2025
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From Idea to Reality: The Cheddar Valley Repair Café Journey

Just over a year ago, Liz and Suzanne met while out litter picking in their community. During…

Monday, 24 March 2025

CAG Somerset’s First Skillshare Event: A Celebration of Collaboration and Community

On Saturday, 8th March 2024, CAG Somerset hosted its first Skillshare event at the Victoria Park Community…

Thursday, 13 March 2025
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People powered change

We support and help community action groups who focus on re-use, repair, reduction, sharing, surplus food or composting.

A picture of a community allotment. wooden planters are in neat rows with small paths between them. Within the planters are different green leafy plants of varying heights. In some planters are canes growing peas. All plants appear to be seasonal summer vegetables. To the back right of the image are some sheds and the community allotment continues right through the image