3SG

3SG Supporting charities, social enterprises and community activity in Bath & North East Somerset. People that need support at this time can call 0300 247 0050.

3SG are based in central Bath and our mission is to give a voice to and support local charities, community groups and social enterprises in Bath, Keynsham, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, rural areas and the Chew Valley.

3SG are founding members of the Compassionate Community movement that encourages and enables individuals, volunteers, organisations and networks to work together, with the shared aim

of supporting people in need and building strong local communities.

3SG run a Leaders Network which meets in-person or virtually every other month which can be booked via our events page. 3SG also provide 1-1 development support, facilitate partnership opportunities and run a wide range of events for charities in Bath and North East Somerset throughout the year.

3SG have been coordinating the Emergency Volunteer Response to Covid-19 in Bath and North East Somerset and working with partners at the Community Wellbeing Hub outside Bath. People interested in volunteering in Bath can find more information here.

24/06/2026

Small Charity Week Spotlight #2: The Bird of Prey Project 🦅✨

As we continue through Small Charity Week, we are thrilled to put the spotlight on another fantastic 3SG member doing brilliant work right on our doorstep: The Bird of Prey Project!

Based in Newton St. Loe, Bath, this multi-award-winning visitor attraction and registered charity is home to 20 birds of prey. They combine an amazing visitor experience with crucial conservation work and accessible education programs for all ages.

Like many small charities, they face big everyday hurdles - with funding, capacity, and even the British weather throwing challenges their way! But their dedicated team of paid staff, volunteers, and trustees are driven by a pure passion for local wildlife, keeping each other motivated and moving forward.

We’ve been delighted to support them through our Social Economy West project. Through the program, expert advisors like Dan helped them benchmark their pricing to balance income with inclusivity, while Ollie provided a stakeholder framework to spark fresh ways to engage volunteers and members. They even gained valuable insights from external expertise to help shape their long-term growth and funding strategy!

👉 Check out the reel and maybe even pay them a visit to see the beautiful birds and learn more about their vision for expanding conservation: https://birdofpreyproject.org/

📢 Want 12 hours of fully-funded support for your charity?
If you're a small charity, community group, or social enterprise in B&NES looking to enhance your financial sustainability just like The Bird of Prey Project did, the Social Economy West Project is here for you until September.

Get involved: Learn more and apply for 12 hours of tailored, fully-funded support - https://www.3sg.org.uk/sew

Share your story: Don't forget to tag and use so we can keep amplifying the massive footprint of our local sector.

Business West Small Charity Week

24/06/2026

Great to catch up with NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB and the VCSE Hypertension Working Group (Wessex Community Action, 3SG and Voluntary Action Swindon (VAS) earlier this week to discuss the project and next steps for supporting the rollout of easy access blood pressure checks in the community ❤️

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a Red Heat-Health Alert effective from 01:00am Wednesday 24 June until ...
23/06/2026

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a Red Heat-Health Alert effective from 01:00am Wednesday 24 June until 11:00pm Thursday 25 June.

B&NES Council has entered emergency planning due to the significant risk high temperatures pose to health and social care services, particularly for older people (65+), young children, and those with underlying health conditions.

As the infrastructure charity for Bath & North East Somerset, 3SG is sharing the Council’s emergency guidance to help protect our local community. Whether you are a local resident or a charity supporting vulnerable people, please take note of the safety actions below:

🏠 For Local Residents & Volunteers:
💧 Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day.

🪟 Keep cool indoors: Close curtains or blinds during the hottest part of the day, and open windows only when it becomes cooler outside.

☀️ Avoid peak heat: Stay out of the sun where possible, particularly between 11am and 3pm. Protect your skin if you must go outdoors.

👋 Check on others: Please look out for isolated neighbours, older relatives, or vulnerable friends.

🩺 Feeling unwell? If it’s not an emergency, visit 111.nhs.uk for advice.

📋 For Local Charities & VCFSE Groups:
Our local third sector provides a vital lifeline to residents. We have emailed key contacts at all our member organisations with guidance, the mailer can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/43NzwIz
The Council strongly encourages all member groups to increase communications with service users and enact your relevant emergency protocols:

Implement Action Cards: Review the official VCFSE emergency action card for your service area here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/heat-health-alerting-system-guidance-for-voluntary-and-community-sectors

Proactive Monitoring: Reinforce hydration, cooling measures, and check-ins for high-risk or frail residents.

Cascade Water Safety: Please share key messages regarding water safety, cold-water shock, and drowning prevention with your networks.

(Note: While 3SG does not provide direct resident care, we are cascading this protocol at the request of B&NES Council to ensure our sector can move quickly to keep people safe).

Stay safe and look out for one another over the next 48 hours! 💙

22/06/2026

Small Charities. Big Impact. 🌟

This week marks the return of Small Charity Week, and we are kicking things off by celebrating the backbone of our local communities. Did you know that over 90% of the estimated 1,000 registered charities in Bath and North East Somerset are small charities (with an income under £1m)? Despite navigating big pressures - with over half of those who responded to our latest survey operating right at capacity - our small charity sector is a powerhouse. Our latest survey respondents supported an incredible 625,000 people across our region over the last year alone.

To say a massive thank you for the vital lifelines you all provide every single day, we are running a Small Charity Week Spotlight series!

First up in the spotlight is the wonderful Bath Gateway Out And About 💜

They do fantastic work supporting adults (18+) with learning disabilities through vibrant social & leisure activities - building skills, reducing isolation, and creating an inclusive community where everyone can thrive.

We are incredibly proud to have supported them through our Social Economy West project, helping them explore new partnerships, corporate support, and sustainable funding models to secure their long-term future. Check out the reel below to hear about their journey and their vision for growth!🎬👇

📢 Get Involved this Small Charity Week!
If you're a small charity in B&NES, this week is all about amplifying your voice:

Shout about your work: Share your stories and achievements using and .

Tag us: We want to celebrate you! Tag in your posts so we can share your events, stories, and impact with our wider network.

Access support: Head over to our latest blog post - https://bit.ly/4oJU5iA - to find free resources, NCVO campaign materials, and exclusive organisational health checks from the Cranfield Trust.

To all our 260+ member organisations: thank you for your endless dedication and resilience. You might be classified as "small" by financial metrics, but your footprint in our community is massive. 🤝✨

19/06/2026

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 -
- Recruitment Consultant (Alongside Charity)
- Young Carers' Support Officer (The Carers' Centre)
- Executive Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team (The Carers' Centre)
- Freelance Graphic Designer (Bath Rugby Foundation)
- Housing First Support Worker (Connect Community Trust)
- Marketing Lead (The Peggy Dodd Centre)
- PA to the Director and Operations Support Administrator (Grow for Life)
- Community Group Organiser (Age UK Bath & North East Somerset)
- Management Committee members & Trustees - (Time Bank Plus)
- Trustees (Transition Bath)
- Trustee (The SU University of Bath)
- Treasurer (Chase Africa)
- Trustee (Bath Community Transport)
- Trustee (The Peggy Dodd Centre)
- Treasurer (The Carers' Centre)
- Trustees (Age UK Bath & North East Somersett)

🏆 Nominations are NOW OPEN for the Radio Bath Charity Awards 2026! 🏆After an incredible inaugural event last year, we’re...
18/06/2026

🏆 Nominations are NOW OPEN for the Radio Bath Charity Awards 2026! 🏆

After an incredible inaugural event last year, we’re delighted to be partnering with Radio Bath once again, who are proud to announce that the Radio Bath Charity Awards will return on 6 October 2026 at Bath Pavilion.

These awards are all about celebrating the amazing charities, community groups, organisations and individuals making a difference across Bath and the surrounding area.

Do you know an outstanding volunteer? A charity changing lives? A community group making a real impact?
We want to hear about them!

📝 Submit your nominations here: https://bit.ly/4gtLpux

✨ Read our press release here: https://bit.ly/4vWSMPx

📧 Questions? Contact [email protected]

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post and tagging the local heroes who deserve recognition. 💙💜

Every year we love attending The Business Exchange South West’s Charity Conference and Expo! 💫 Huge hats off to Anita fo...
17/06/2026

Every year we love attending The Business Exchange South West’s Charity Conference and Expo! 💫 Huge hats off to Anita for organising another fantastic event.

This year’s theme was resilience. Our Director, Becky, sat on the breakfast panel to explore the future of charity in a changing world - discussing how we adapt, rebuild trust, and stay relevant during rapid change.

It was an honest, vital conversation that didn't shy away from the real challenges we are facing right now, including:

- Long-term funding struggles & extra financial pressures
- Rising demand & capacity issues
- Job insecurity & burnout
- A drop in volunteer numbers

From a 3SG perspective, Becky spoke about the importance of diversifying income (noting our Social Economy West programme and ThirdSpace hub). While our recent Members' Voice survey showed a continued reliance on grants, it also revealed that over three-quarters of respondents are actively seeking new income streams and trading activities.

The panel also dived into the changing sector landscape, using AI for good, and rebuilding trust through consistent, authentic communication and crisis readiness.

What do we need to pay attention to right now?
Financial resilience, AI literacy & governance, brand clarity, strategic collaboration, and building trust.

What gives us optimism for the future?
Despite the hurdles, our purpose and values are undeniable, and the demand and relevance of our sector is crystal clear. People still care deeply, and giving remains high in the UK. There are also exciting tech opportunities, a greater emphasis on collaboration, and potential new funding models on the horizon. Ultimately, the charity sector offers human connection, shared values, and meaningful impact - and it’s essential we protect this for civic society.

Over at the Expo, the rest of the 3SG team had some brilliant conversations with members and local businesses alike. There was a fantastic energy in the room all day, made even better by a thoroughly enjoyed lunch provided by the wonderful Bath Community Kitchen.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our stall to chat! 🤝

🧁🍊To mark , David and Rob from the 3SG team spent today out and about in the Somer Valley delivering beautiful, bespoke...
16/06/2026

🧁🍊To mark , David and Rob from the 3SG team spent today out and about in the Somer Valley delivering beautiful, bespoke cupcakes to some of our incredible local partners and members.

A massive thank you to the brilliant expert baker Ellie at Bath Community Kitchen for collaborating with us to bake these treats!

Our delivery route was a busy one:
📍 First stop: Westfield Parish Council HQ to surprise the Somer Valley Rediscovered Steering Group.
📍 Next up: SWALLOW Charity - South West Action for Learning & Living Our Way HQ, where members and staff took a quick cake break from their busy Tuesday activities.
📍 Then over to Wild Plunge, our newest Change Maker as part of our Impact Alliance work.
📍 Right next door, David caught up with the busy team at the Midsomer Norton Men’s Shed.
📍 Final stop: The Old Printworks Arts in Radstock, where news of cake travelled fast and people flocked to the kitchen!

This is all part of our ongoing work with the Impact Alliance to connect our communities and help meet the vision: To make loneliness a stranger. ❤️

🍊 Loneliness Awareness Week is hosted by Marmalade Trust to raise awareness of loneliness and empower everyone to make connections. Find out more: https://www.lonelinessawarenessweek.org/

Swipe through to see some of the smiles and stops! 👇

10/06/2026

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 -
- Recruitment Consultant - Part time (Alongside Charity)
- Young Carers' Support Officer (The Carers' Centre)
- Executive Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team (The Carers Centre)
- CAMHS and Hospital Youth Work Lead (Off the Record Bath & NES)
- Freelance Graphic Designer (Bath Rugby Foundation)
- Housing First Support Worker (Connect Community Trust)
- Communications, Marketing & Fundraising Trustee (NEW. Friends of the RUH)
- Management Committee members & Trustees - (Time Bank Plus)
- Trustees (Transition Bath)
- Trustee (SU Bath)
- Treasurer (Chase Africa)
- Trustee (Bath Community Transport)
- Trustees (Age UK Bath & North East Somerset)

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