Engagement opportunities

Organisations across Somerset bring local knowledge, trusted relationships and experience that can help shape better services, stronger communities and more meaningful involvement.

The opportunities below offer different ways to get involved. Some are looking for insight, feedback or local knowledge. Others are seeking partners, community connections or support to help shape projects, services and initiatives across Somerset.

Browse by topic or location to find opportunities that feel relevant to your organisation, your interests and the communities you support.

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EXAMPLE – Community Data Insights for Rural Transport Access – Project lead photo
Emma Richards
Somerset Community Connect

EXAMPLE – Community Data Insights for Rural Transport Access

The opportunity:

We are exploring how transport access affects rural communities in Somerset and are seeking partners to help gather and interpret local insights to inform future service design.

How organisations could get involved:

We want to better understand the barriers people face in accessing transport in rural areas. This includes identifying gaps in existing services, understanding community priorities, and co-developing recommendations to improve accessibility and inclusion.

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Project Lead

EXAMPLE – Improving access to affordable housing for people on low incomes in Somerset – Project lead photo
Paul White
All About The Place

EXAMPLE – Improving access to affordable housing for people on low incomes in Somerset

The opportunity:

We are seeking insight into the barriers individuals and families on low incomes face when accessing affordable housing, to help shape more responsive housing support and allocation approaches.

How organisations could get involved:

We want to better understand the lived experience of people trying to access housing, including challenges with affordability, availability, and the application process. The aim is to identify practical ways to improve access, communication, and support within existing housing systems.

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Project Lead

EXAMPLE – Supporting young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) to re-engage in Somerset – Project lead photo
Alison White
All About The Place

EXAMPLE – Supporting young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) to re-engage in Somerset

The opportunity:

We are looking to better understand the experiences of young people who are not currently in education, employment or training, and to co-design more accessible pathways back into opportunities.

How organisations could get involved:

We want to understand the barriers that prevent young people from engaging with education, training, or employment, including practical, emotional, and systemic factors. The aim is to identify what types of support and opportunities feel relevant, trusted, and achievable, and to use this insight to improve local pathways.

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Project Lead

EXAMPLE – Improving access to mental wellbeing support for rural communities in Somerset – Project lead photo
Stuart White
Somerset Community Wellbeing Partnership

EXAMPLE – Improving access to mental wellbeing support for rural communities in Somerset

The opportunity:

We are exploring how local organisations can help improve access to mental wellbeing support in rural Somerset, particularly for people who may feel isolated or underserved.

How organisations could get involved:

We want to better understand the barriers people face in accessing support and identify practical ways to make services more visible, accessible and culturally appropriate across rural communities.

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