Somerdale Shed and Community Garden is funded by its members through membership subscriptions, by fund-raising events such as craft fairs and open days, by donations from the public, and by grants provided through local benefactors.
We are hugely grateful to the following for their support in getting the Shed started and helping it grow to what it is today, and for their ongoing contributions.
Our Landlords
We’d like to thank Somerdale Pavilion Trust and St Monica Trust for their ongoing generous support of the Somerdale Shed and Community Garden.
We are also grateful to Aquaterra, the original landlords, who supported and funded the start up of the shed.
Our Grantors
We are grateful for the generous support of the following organisations for granting funds and equipment to us:
2023
| Date | Grantor | Grant | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | The National Lottery Community Fund | £2,279 | For a Community Garden greenhouse |
| August | Tesco Community Grants | £1,000 | For Community Garden paths and handrails |
| August | Royal Horticultural Society | £2,500 | For Community engagement, workshops, events, publicity, outdoor structures, and gardening materials |
| July | Keynsham Town Council | £575 | For Community Garden greenhouse furniture |
| April | St Monica Trust | £200 | Coronation Fund |
2022
| Date | Grantor | Grant | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | Keynsham Town Council | £1,100 | For Community Garden accessible pathways |
| March | Keynsham Town Council | £300 | For Community Shed loft insulation |
Earlier (pre transition to CIO)
Our Private Donors
We are very fortunate to receive regular donations from the public and friends of the Somerdale Shed and Community Garden, through our garden produce collections, through donations of tools and materials, and through fundraising events.
Many donors wish to remain anonymous, but we extend our thanks to all who support us.
| Date | Donor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 10 | Lynne Redcliffe | £326 raised from a GoFundMe campaign for greenhouse funds |
| 2023 09 | Lynne & Ralph Redcliffe | Wood turning lathe |
| 2022 08 | The family of Dr Michael Margerison | A collection of fine hand tools, machine tools, consumables and cabinets |
Our Members
A special thanks to all our ‘Shedders’ – the Gardeners, Crafters, and Woodworkers – for their continued support by being members, developing the groups and facilities, and for creating a supportive and happy environment. And for ensuring the kettle doesn’t get cold!