Looking for funding?You’ve come to the right place!
Our Smart Community team offer a range of support and advice which will help you make the most of the funding opportunities available to you and your group. Get local expert advice tailored to your needs whether it’s to approach a number of targeted funders or going to one funding provider.

“I wish we had started working with Smart Communities earlier, as their support and knowledge is proving really helpful. They quickly understood what we were aiming to do with the project, so have given relevant and focussed advice. They critiqued our Awards 4 All application, which was successfuland have been patient with working with a group of volunteers.” Cotford St Luke Community Project
What we do
Project planning – Evidence of need, how to consult your community including
- pre-survey expert advice
- custom questionnaire design
- paper or online surveys
- if paper-based, we can input responses or train your volunteers
- analysis, report writing and presentation of findings
- Assistance with bid writing
- Business Planning
- Budget and cash flow advice
Recent evidence from major funders suggests a lack of both quantity and quality of funding applications from Somerset. Increase your chance of success and let Smart Communities help. If you have a particular need not listed here;call our teamto talk it through.

Don’t leave it to chance
Our knowledgeable, friendly and professional advisers are available to help you
ccssmartcom@somersetrcc.org.uk
Call
01823 331 222