Two community groups in Frome have been awarded money from a total grants package worth £20,911 in the latest round of The Somerset Fund, managed by Somerset Community Foundation (SCF).

Phoenix House and Court Social Club has been awarded £873 for an outdoor space for older residents to use within the sheltered housing scheme

And, in a second tranche of money, Purple Elephant Productions have been awarded a further £1,500 towards the group's core costs of running activities for children and young people in Frome.

In all 19 smaller, grassroots charities and community groups have benefited from the latest round of The Somerset Fun.

Laura Blake, Development Director at SCF explains: "We're absolutely thrilled to be able to award these grants at such a difficult time for so many local charities, many of whom have lost out on donations and fundraising due to the coronavirus outbreak.

"We can only do this thanks to the generosity of local individuals and companies who have donated to The Somerset Fund, and thanks to Somerset County Council, who match every donation to the Fund by 50%."

If you would like to find out more about giving through The Somerset Fund e-mail: [email protected]