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Chard Town Council Community Grants
Grant Funding
Chard Community Hub
Chard Community Hub creates a safe and inclusive space for the community of Chard to meet up, drop-in…
Warm Welcome Spaces
Find Warm Welcome Spaces in Chard.
Chard’s Community Book Bank
A free public library and book swap in a telephone box.
Chard CommuniTEA Waffle
We are a non-profit organisation run by a group of individuals who are committed to creating a community-minded…
Forefront Community Centre
Welcome to our community centre! Our offices are manned every weekday from 9am-1pm, with our doors open to…
St Marys Centre
Connect Somerset
Improving Early Help in the Community Connect Somerset is about all professionals and community groups working together to…
Sewing Repair Hub
The sewing repair group is a place where you can drop in items of clothing that may need…
Coffee, Cake and Company
Chard Community Hub are hosting a Coffee, Cake and Company session, where everyone is welcomed along to meet…
Community Pantry
Fridays 2pm to 3pm sign up for £5 a week and get £15 to £25 worth of goods.
Read Easy
Helping adults learn to read.
Talk Club
Talk Club is a UK men’s mental health charity helping men improve their mental fitness. We call it…
Chatty Cafe Scheme
We truly believe that a simple chat can brighten your day!
Chard Digital Cafe
Do you need some help getting online, using a computer, laptop, phone or tablet? Get free help and…
Talking Cafe
Drop in to the Talking Cafe for support and advice from a Village Agent. This includes: Health Finances…
Men’s Shed
We bring men together to connect, create, converse and build lasting friendships.
Enhanced Access – Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership
In partnership with Chard, Ilminster & Langport (CLICK) PCN, available to those patients registered at Ariel Healthcare, The…
Chard and Blackdowns Local Community Network (LCN)
Local Community Networks (LCNs) work to enhance the well-being of residents by fostering strong partnerships between Somerset Council,…
Chard Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club
Join us at the Chard Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club, where the spirit of “By Veterans For…
Chard Branch Royal British Legion
We support serving and ex-serving personnel and their families.
Kooth
Free mental wellbeing support for young people. You can talk to us about anything anonymously.
Drop In Bereavement Cafe
Come and join us for a tea or coffee and a slice of cake.
Safe Families and Home for Good
A family support program connects local volunteers with isolated, overwhelmed families.
Chard Carers Group
Chard Carers Group is a free, informal gathering for people who regularly look after someone.
Watch CIO
Watch CIO reaches out and supports isolated people through the power of peer support.
Published
October 6, 2025
Last Updated
August 4, 2026