Community Council for Somerset

Who we are

Established in 1926, The Community Council for Somerset (CCS) is a charity working in all corners of the County. We believe everyone in Somerset should be able to live a healthy, independent and safe life and be part of a strong and thriving community.

Our work starts on the ground where our teams act as advocates using their local expertise to ensure that each community and its people flourish. Somerset is diverse and vibrant and we recognise that each town and village is unique. We can react to the changing needs of each community by working in collaboration to facilitate projects and enterprises that support positive change and add value throughout the County.

Our culture and values

Our Mission

We enable change by listening, responding to need and building connections between people and communities.

Our Vision

Supporting Somerset’s communities to thrive together

Our Values

We are kind and compassionate.

We act with honesty and integrity.

We value equality and inclusion.

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.