3SG

03/06/2026

As Volunteers' Week continues, we are really pleased to share another local story from our spotlight series. Today, we’re highlighting Paul and sending a big thank you his way for the incredible time and energy he gives to the community. 🛠️☕

Paul retired 20 years ago after a 40-year career in computing, and he has spent his retirement supporting an impressive array of local causes. From acting as a charity Trustee and Treasurer to driving for the Red Cross, Paul has poured his time into doing good. Right now, you can find him on Saturday mornings volunteering his practical skills as a repairer for the fantastic Share and Repair!

Paul loves the teamwork that comes with volunteering, and he has a wonderfully grounded perspective on giving back: “I don't 'volunteer' ... I just do jobs that need to be done for worthy causes.”

His top tip for anyone thinking about dipping their toe into the community sector?
💬 “Give it a go. See how you like it. Don't commit a lot of time until you're sure. Most of all ... have fun!”

👇 Head over to our website to read Paul’s full Q&A, including his refreshingly honest (and very funny!) thoughts on trying to balance life with volunteering commitments: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3QjPlmY

🔧 To find out more about Share & Repair's brilliant community work, visit: shareandrepair.org.uk

🤝 Inspired to see where your skills could take you? While 3SG doesn’t manage individual volunteer placements, we love championing our local sector. Check out our Volunteer page to discover where to find local opportunities, or join our Volunteer WhatsApp group and sign up for our upcoming Community Newsletter to stay updated with local roles!

🔗 https://www.3sg.org.uk/volunteer

03/06/2026

Volunteers and staff at a community centre in the heart of Peasedown are delighted to learn they had been nominated for a Warm Welcome Award.

Learn more in the comments 👇

02/06/2026

It’s Volunteers' Week! 😊 From June 1st–5th, we are celebrating the incredible impact volunteers have across Bath & North East Somerset. On behalf of all our members - the charities, community groups, and Third Sector organisations in B&NES - 3SG wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who gives their time so generously. 💚

To mark the week, we are sharing inspiring local stories to show our appreciation and inspire others. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on Claire! 🌟

Claire has a background in education and care, but is currently gaining hands-on events experience by volunteering with the Climate Hub. From Sustainable Fashion Week to 'Craftivisms', Claire has thrown herself into creating positive change while building her own skills and career confidence.

As Claire says: “Choose somewhere you are passionate about! But be clear about your boundaries. [...] I enjoy the volunteering but I do need to rein myself in at times.”

👇 Read Claire’s full, wonderfully honest Q&A on our website to find out more about her experiences and motivations:🔗 https://bit.ly/4o2Y1dK

🌍 To find out more about the Climate Hub’s fantastic work, visit: climatehub.org.uk

🤝 Inspired to try volunteering? While 3SG doesn’t manage local volunteer placements directly, we love connecting people to the sector. Check out our Volunteer page to find local opportunities, and join our Volunteer WhatsApp group or subscribe to our community newsletter to keep up to date with new local roles!

🔗 https://www.3sg.org.uk/volunteer

02/06/2026

We'll be at this event tomorrow alongside our Wellbeing Courses - Bath & North East Somerset, and Community Wellbeing Hub - come and say hello 😊

We'll be at the Welcome Community Network - Better Connections event tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd June! 😊

Pop down to the Bath Guildhall between 10:00 - 13:30 to find our stall and free taster sessions. 3SG and Community Wellbeing Hub will also be there, alongside other local organisations, groups and services at the heart of local communities.

There will be exhibition stands, information about services and community groups across Bath & North East Somerset, an inspiring talk by Deborah Hale MBE, and free taster sessions for Wellbeing Courses. To top it off, there will also be a free lunch and refreshments! 🥪

We look forward to seeing you there!

🔗 https://bit.ly/3RKg7Fx

28/05/2026

This year, the peer network programme brought together 12 charity leaders from across B&NES. Together, they explored what leadership in 2026 could look like, guided by Sarah Williment, founder of The Questioning Iris Co., and her insightful approach to learning.

The initiative is made possible through Social Economy West, with the aim of nurturing a thriving and sustainable local charity sector. 3SG is delighted to be offering this opportunity again.

Caroline Frances King from The Museum of East Asian Art shared this lovely thought after the session: “This is such an important network for charity leaders - it gives us the space to connect more deeply, learn from one another, and grow as a collective.”

Applications are still open for fully funded support via the Social Economy West project. Find out more here - https://www.3sg.org.uk/sew - or reach out to ✉[email protected]

Shout out to the amazing Sarah for facilitating, and James at Roseberry Road Studios for hosting us in their lovely waterfront space!

West of England Combined Authority Business West

27/05/2026

We can’t quite believe Rob Wicke has been with us for two months already! 😊 As our Third Sector Somer Valley Development Manager, he’s been busy hitting the ground running and catching up with local community groups across Radstock, Westfield, and Midsomer Norton.

He recently met with Holly over a coffee at Muse Café in Midsomer Norton. Holly is a great example of the dedicated people keeping local initiatives running - she volunteers her time to support the 5 Arches Parkrun, alongside her day job providing fundraising and operational support to The Green House charity.

Now that he’s a couple of months into the role, Rob shared a key reflection on what he's been hearing from these early conversations:

💬 “Across the groups and organisations I’ve been meeting, a consistent message is coming through: there’s a real need for more volunteers – from trustees to front-of-house support. Just as importantly, there’s a strong focus on looking after the wellbeing of both staff and volunteers, recognising the vital role they play in our communities.”

We’re delighted to have Rob strengthening our support across the Somer Valley. If you run a local group or charity and want to connect, please feel free to drop him a message - [email protected] - or say hello if you spot him out and about.

📸 Rob and Holly at Muse Café

26/05/2026

Our page has several vacancies available in our local organisations! 💼 We've outlined the roles and organisations below...

You can find out more info and how to apply on our jobs page here: 🔗 https://3sg.org.uk/jobs

Get in touch if you'd like to advertise your across our channels: ✉️ [email protected]

Current Vacancies -
- Fundraising Officer (Avon Wildlife Trust)
- Community Group Organiser (Age UK Bath & North East Somerset)
- Refugee & Asylum Seeker Support Coordinator (Bath Welcomes Refugees)
- Goldies Session Leader (Golden-Oldies Charity)
- Property Inspector (Julian House)
- Trustees (American Museum and Gardens)
- Trustees (Bath Rugby Foundation)
- Management Committee members & Trustees - Time Bank Plus
- Trustees (Transition Bath)
- Governance Trustee - (Music for Miniatures)
- Trustee (Avon Needs Trees)
- Treasurer (Chase Africa)
- Trustee (Bath Community Transport)
- Trustees (Age UK Bath & North East Somerset)

22/05/2026

Turn your impact into income

This Social Economy West online session shows how to use the evidence of your organisation’s impact to boost fundraising and income-generation. We’ll cover how to organise your impact measurement data, use it for marketing and “case-making,” tailor it to different income sources, and plan your next steps strategically.

📅 11 June
⏰ 12:30–3:00pm
💻 Online
🔗 events.aidecrm.co.uk/voscur/events/239

Free to attend for organisations signed up to Social Economy West.

This program is part of Social Economy West - a West of England Combined Authority initiative, delivered in partnership with Business West and expert partners to support the social economy across the region. The programme is funded by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority via the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Learn more here: www.businesswest.co.uk/grow/social-economy-westwww.businesswest.co.uk/grow/social-economy-west

BusinessWest 3SG CVS South Gloucestershire West of England Combined Authority School for Social Entrepreneurs Bristol and Bath Regional Capital

15/05/2026

In the midst of all the excitement (and chaos!) of preparing to launch ThirdSpace - A Home for the Third Sector, we’ve also been celebrating another special milestone 🎉

This week marks 4 years of Becky as 3SG Director.

Since stepping into the role in May 2022, Becky has helped shape our direction, grown and supported the team, and consistently championed and fiercely advocated for our 260+ member charities with dedication and integrity. We feel incredibly proud - and very lucky - to have her leading and inspiring us.

On Monday we paused for homemade lemon drizzle (huge thanks to Paula 🍋), flowers and a card - a small but important moment to celebrate amidst the busyness.

Here are a few words from Becky to mark the occasion…

"It is an absolute privilege to be the Director at 3SG - those four years have flown by. We have come a really long way in that time and I am so excited for the organisation's future, especially as we open our brand new office and ThirdSpace for our members next week. We're working in a really challenging environment and it isn't always easy, but my brilliant colleagues and our amazing members make it so worthwhile."

13/05/2026

Closing soon! 📢

We’re looking for a proactive Administrator to help bring our new charity hub in central Bath to life, whilst also supporting our wider operations and activities.

You’ll be:
✨ Welcoming charities and community groups into the space
✨ Coordinating room bookings and visitors
✨ Supporting communications, data and finance
✨ Playing a key role in a small, friendly team

We’re looking for someone with 1–2+ years of administrative or operational experience who is a great listener, a reliable team player, and passionate about the work of local charities and community groups.

📍 4 days in our Queen Square office, 1 day remote
💰 £28,000 per year
🕘 Full time, 37.5hrs Mon-Fri
📅 Deadline: Wednesday 20th May, 11.59pm.

If you enjoy a variety of tasks and want to support a diverse network of over 260 Third Sector organisations, within a friendly team, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Details here:

Job opportunity at 3SG - Administrator