Spark Somerset

Who we are

Here at Spark Somerset, we support and champion the local VCSE sector. We do this by providing a 
range of services, training and advice to inspire, change lives, and help build resilient communities. 
We also believe that everyone should have the opportunity to thrive. So, we work with local partners to 
provide volunteering opportunities for all.

Our culture and values

We are collaborative

We help build strong partnerships, support effective connections and share knowledge to achieve the greatest impact in our communities.

We are empowering

We value the wisdom in communities and take pride in sharing our collective knowledge and experience to encourage and enable others to develop the skills and confidence they need.

We have integrity

We strive to build trusting relationships with the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector so that we can advocate on their behalf, positively contributing to decisions, and ensuring that the sector is heard and valued as an equal partner.

We are responsive

We proactively seek opportunities to learn, take time to listen, find creative solutions and adapt so that we, and those we support, can make a real difference to people in need.

We are inclusive

We are approachable, friendly and open. We look to the future and explore new ways of doing things, with inclusivity and equity at our core.

Our talented team is passionate about making a difference, building partnerships and sparking positive change in our communities. We take great care to ensure that our values are always upheld and influence our intentions, actions and activities.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Diversity in our people brings new viewpoints; driving debate, encouraging creativity, and helping us to engage with new audiences to achieve the greatestimpactin our communities. As such, we encourage applications from people who belong to groups which can be marginalised in society.