Groups and Associations

We are surrounded by incredible community groups right across the County of Somerset. Whether that is Rotary, Round Table, Lions, sports clubs, church groups or youth organisations, they are all working hard to make Somerset a better place to live. We are currently working with a range of local organisations.  We pride ourselves in these partnerships, and work with groups to achieve their full fundraising potential.

If you’d like to get in contact with us to discuss more, please use the form below.

Charity of the Year

SUPPORT YEOVIL HOSPITAL CHARITY OVER A YEAR OF ACTIVITY

Why not choose your local NHS hospital charity as your 2026 charity partner?

Partner with Yeovil Hospital Charity and help make a difference for patients across Somerset.

As a charity partner, your business will:

• Make a lasting impact on patients and their families
• Gain meaningful brand exposure
• Strengthen connections within your local community

Choosing to work with Yeovil Hospital Charity over a long period of time really highlights your commitment to a local cause. At the beginning of the year we will have a tailored conversation with your group about how to realise the full potential of fundraising and impact we can have together.

Over the year, activity could include:

• Events – Office Quiz, Charity Ball, Family Fun Day

• Bucket Collections

• Member Challenges – check out our full challenge offer here.

At every stage we put the needs of your group first, meaning we can be sure you’ll get as much as possible from partnering with Yeovil Hospital Charity. We know some groups and associations already have well established Charity of the Year schemes, so if Yeovil Hospital Charity needs to apply, please let us know.

Help us make a difference for patients across Somerset, at what is often a difficult time.

Get in touch with the Fundraising team at YeovilHospitalCharity@somersetft.nhs.uk or call 01935 383020

Host an Event

RAISE MONEY AND HAVE FUN DOING IT

Hosting a charity event is an incredible way to raise money and bring a whole community together. From putting together a planning committee, to working with local partners to host and supply events, running and event is a great experience.

We’ve been lucky to receive support from a number of brilliant events, including:

• Fundraising Balls

• Afternoon Tea Parties

We offer lots of support to groups and individuals running their own events, including advertising on our social media platforms and website and a number of materials either downloadable or ones we have in the office. For a full list of materials, see our Fundraising Toolkit here.

Invite a Speaker

HEAR FROM PEOPLE RIGHT AT THE HEART OF YEOVIL

We can arrange a speaker from the Fundraising Team or departments within the hospital to come and talk at events to discuss how your support actually makes a different right here at Yeovil.

We can arrange a talk to suit any situation and are happy to engage with any group size.

Support an Appeal or Campaign

CHOOSE FROM OUR WISHLIST AND HELP US REACH OUR TARGET

We have a number of ongoing projects and campaigns that need support from groups like yours. We know that people often choose to support causes close to their heart, and with a list that covers a large number of departments across the Hospital, hopefully you will find a cause close to you.

We need to raise at least £500,000 every year, just to meet all of our ongoing commitments to support the hospital and make a difference for patients.

Our current projects include:

• Live music performances to reduce isolation, stimulate memories and conversation and improve wellbeing.
• Specialist chairs for cancer patients
• Peer support groups for children with long-term conditions
• Exercise classes for patients recovering from a serious illness
• Improvements to the gardens and outdoor space at the hospital
• A refreshment trolley for colleagues working on busy wards who find it difficult to take a proper break
• Play equipment for children
• Christmas presents for patients
• Art and enhancements to the hospital environment