Young Somerset is delighted to announce that Clarke Willmott, one of the UK’s leading law firms, has raised £5,953.93 to support young people across Somerset after selecting the charity as its Charity of the Year for the past two years.

Throughout the partnership, staff from Clarke Willmott planned and delivered a wide range of engaging fundraising activities, bringing together colleagues and the local community to support Young Somerset’s vital work with children and young people.

The Taunton Community Team from Clarke Willmott said:

“It has been a pleasure working with Young Somerset over the past two years. Throughout our partnership, we have witnessed their genuine commitment to supporting young people across Somerset and the difference that their hard work makes. We feel incredibly proud to have worked with Young Somerset and to have raised £5,953.93. We look forward to seeing this money be used towards STAR.”

Fundraising activities included cake sales, raffles, pop-up shops, Christmas tree decorating competitions, sporting events, wellbeing days, and more, all helping to maximise involvement and impact.

Nik Harwood, CEO of Young Somerset, said:

“Over the past two years, we have been absolutely delighted to partner with Clarke Willmott as their Charity of the Year. It has been a relationship we have truly valued, and we have been so pleased to see how Clarke Willmott has embraced Young Somerset, our team, and – most importantly – the young people we support.

To receive such an incredible donation as a result of this partnership means the world to us. One hundred percent of this funding will go directly to the Young Somerset Opportunity Fund (STAR), helping Somerset’s young people overcome practical barriers to participating in youth activities. A huge thank you once again to everyone at Clarke Willmott.”

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What is STAR?

STAR is the Young Somerset Opportunity Fund, providing small grants to young people in Somerset aged up to 25. The fund helps remove practical barriers such as the cost of memberships, equipment, clothing, or transport, enabling young people to take part in activities that support their wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and personal development.

Young Somerset encourages anyone who knows a Somerset-based young person or group who could benefit from support to get in touch and find out more about the STAR fund.

Youngsomerset.org.uk/STAR