Funded projects
| Organisation | Summary | Grant awarded | Link to HPC |
| ATWEST Accessible Transport West Somerset | Funding towards a new accessible minibus for community transport to serve vulnerable, disabled, older adults in West Somerset | £36,000 | Taking advantage of opportunities presented by the HPC development |
| Bridgwater Baptist Church | Funding towards the cost of the Energise project, and provide community facilities in the Bridgwater Baptist Church | £200,000 | Strengthening community facilities in areas affected by the HPC development |
| Bishops Hull Hub | Funding contribution towards development of the Bishops Hull Hub | £10,000 | Taking advantage of opportunities presented by the HPC development |
| Bridgwater & Taunton College | Employment, skills and education project working with young people to take advantage of opportunities presented by Hinkley Point C through apprenticeships | £60,000 | Taking advantage of opportunities presented by the HPC development |
| Bridgwater Unit 517 of the Sea Cadet Corps | Renovation of the Sea Cadets’ building widely used by the community | £84,850 | Strengthening community facilities in areas affected by the HPC development |
| Cheddar Catholic Church Community Hall | Helping rebuild a community hall in Cheddar village | £25,000 | Strengthening community facilities in areas affected by the HPC development |
| Crimestoppers in the West Country | A drama project in schools to explore different challenging situations and build confidence and resilience in young people | £49,520 | Strengthening community projects in an area affected by the HPC development |
| Halsway Manor, National Centre for Folk Arts | A creative arts project in four primary schools, celebrating past and present | £41,600 | Strengthening community facilities in areas affected by the HPC development |
| Haygrove School | Contribution to a new multi-use sports pitch for community use | £50,000 | Strengthening community facilities in areas affected by the HPC development |
| I CAN | A programme of targeted speech, language and communication interventions for children and young people in Sydenham and Hamp – as well as support for parents and training for professionals | £69,748 | Strengthening community facilities for local residents and tourists from areas hosting HPC workers |
| Inspired to Achieve | Funding for a coordinator to recruit and coordinate job coaches to support young people with SEND to access job opportunities | £79,388 | Strengthening community projects in an area affected by the HPC development |
| LifeCycle UK | Promote and strengthen cycling in Taunton, Bridgwater and the surrounds through training, support and providing cycle racks | £99,790 | Enhancing community projects in an area hosting workers and their families |
| Mind in Somerset | Funding for a support worker to lead a team of volunteers offering mental health support in Bridgwater | £94,359 | Enhancing community projects in an area hosting workers and their families |
| Minehead Eye | Developing an infrastructure of ‘wrap around care’ through collaboration with formal and informal education agencies, statutory services and community organisations to support young people in West Somerset | £148,840 | Strengthening community projects in areas affected by the HPC development |
| Navigate | Funding for two full time advisors to provide financial education to the community, with the intention of eliminating financial hardship for future generations | £150,891 | Enhancing community facilities in an area hosting workers and their families |
| North Petherton Playing Fields Charitable Trust | Funding for the Memorial Park project to install playground equipment and complete an outdoor multi-user games area | £80,000 | Enhancing community facilities in an area hosting workers and their families |
| Onion Collective | Development of Art Gallery and Community Facilities in Watchet | £80,000 | Enhancing community facilities in an area hosting workers and their families |
| PromiseWorks | Mentoring vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people in Bridgwater | £109,952 | Enhancing community facilities in an area hosting workers and their families |
| Quantock Hills AONB Service | Funding for project officers, training and transport for a mental health support project in nature | £90,000 | Responding to HPC impacts on community well-being and quality of life |
| Ride Mendips | Bikes and safety equipment for the community pump track | £10,000 | Enhancing community projects in an area impacted by the HPC development |
| SCC on behalf of Education Business Partnership | Support to develop relationships and partnerships between schools, colleges and business in Somerset | £40,000 | Taking advantage of opportunities presented by the HPC development |
| Somerset Sight | Funding for project worker and volunteer coordinator to run the Mobile Advisory Service | £85,000 | Enhancing community projects in an area hosting workers and their families |
| Stand Against Violence | A series of workshops in schools and businesses to equip people with skills to manage potential situations of conflict | £8,000 | Enhancing community projects in an area hosting workers and their families |
| State of Trust | A creative arts project that explores economic migration and changing communities | £49,421 | Enhancing community projects in an area hosting workers and their families |
| Stogursey Parochial Church Council | Development of the Stolford and Wick community hub | £37,393 | Enhancing community facilities in an area hosting workers and their families |
| St Peter & All Hallows Church, West Huntspill | Development of a community hub within the church | £20,000 | Strengthening community facilities in areas affected by the HPC development |
| Taunton Street Pastors | To support volunteer pastors to deliver patrols in Bridgwater every weekend | £24,800 | Responding to HPC impacts on community well-being and quality of life |
| The Thomas Poole Library Nether Stowey | Development of Nether Stowey Library, including recruiting a Centre Manager and developing the facility to better promote the community, local heritage and environment | £75,000 | Strengthening community facilities in areas affected by the HPC development |
| Ups and Downs South West | A project which will equip parents and schools with coping strategies to reduce stress and anxiety for children and young people with Down Syndrome | £99,037 | Responding to HPC impacts on community well-being and quality of life |
| Wembdon Parklands and Community Together | Helping develop 11 Acres of parkland adjacent to the NDR, in particular for members of the community with mobility issues, disabilities and additional needs | £52,960 | Strengthening community facilities in areas affected by the HPC development |
| Work-Wise | Funding for a ‘job-club’ service in Bridgwater, encouraging those furthest from the job market back into work | £39,345 | Strengthening community facilities in areas affected by the HPC development |
