15/10/2026
We're still buzzing from a fantastic Community Dragons' Den on October 1st. All the projects and ideas pitched were brilliant, but we're really pleased to share the details of the winners below, chosen by over 80 local residents! 🙂
Writhlington Community Hub Group - Will run an exciting and creative Talent Show and Christmas Celebration in the village hall for the residents of Writhlington.
Read Easy - Will provide free, confidential and one-to-one support that gives local adults the confidence and skills to read. Read Easy will pair them with a trained volunteer coach to work together through a specially designed programme, to quickly see improvements in their reading ability.
Little Lost Robot CIC - Will purchase a kiln for the community-creatives hub in Radstock, and will also run ceramics workshops so locals can learn and enhance their pottery skills.
SWALLOW Charity - Will support members to learn how to operate tools, and enable them to maintain gardens. They will offer this service to local elderly and disabled members of the community.
Radstock Food Club - Can now increase the amount and the variety of fresh and chilled food for families in and around Radstock who are facing food insecurity. With the purchase of a new fridge, they will also be able to keep any leftover perishable items for longer, reducing food waste and saving money.
Maria Honeker, Cancer Support Coach - Will provide an opportunity for local people living with cancer and cancer survivors to be supported through a difficult time, and celebrated for who they are, including a photoshoot and makeover project.
West of England Rural Network (WERN) - Will bring together a community of people who feel isolated in a friendly and welcoming space, and provide opportunities for the sharing of stories that connect them with the area.
Connections Day Service - will build a polytunnel and run sessions where their service users learn to grow, socialise and enjoy the outdoors all year round.
HeartTalks - Will support families experiencing pregnancy and baby loss – creating memory boxes that help them to have a meaningful and tangible way to create and preserve memories of their baby.
Radstock Library - Will bring to life "The Magic of Storymaking" - creating a special story space and a series of events that will provide regular opportunities for young children to share, contribute and make stories together in small groups.
Congratulations to all! 💫 And another huge thank you to The Roper Family Charitable Trust for doubling the funding pot.
You can read more about the 13th Community Dragons' Den here: https://bit.ly/475yd9v
