News and events

Stay informed with the latest news, events and training opportunities from Spark Somerset and other organisations from across the county. 

News

Blog: Making EDI part of everyday life at Spark Somerset

Our response to an open letter from Somerset Council

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State of the Sector 2024

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Blog: Inclusive communities start with cultural competency

Events

Somerset Dementia Network – Crewkerne Area

Location: Crewkerne
Wednesday, 22 January

Lunch & Learn: State of the Sector

Location: Online
Wednesday, 22 January

Somerset Food & Growing Forum

Location: Online
Tuesday, 28 January
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Volunteer Coordinators’ Forum

Location: Bridgwater
Thursday, 27 February

Training

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Move More & Live Better Longer

Location: Online
Thursday, 16 January

Lunch & Learns: Acquired Brain Injury

Location: Online
Thursday, 16 January

Focusing on MORE – Somerset Nutrition Training

Location: Somerset
Tuesday, 21 January
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Taster Session: Unconscious Bias

Location: Online
Wednesday, 22 January

Charity jobs

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Finance Manager

£38,000-£42,000 (FTE)
Closing date: Wednesday, 15 January

Access & Inclusion Worker

£15 per hour
Closing date: Wednesday, 15 January

Operations Director

£47.5-£51k per annum (FTE)
Closing date: Friday, 17 January

Independent Co-Chair

£6,000 per annum (honorarium)
Closing date: Monday, 27 January

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