Show Your Support for Somerset Film

For more than 25 years, Somerset Film has helped people of all ages and backgrounds discover the power of creativity through film, photography and digital media. We believe everyone has a story worth telling, and your support helps make that possible.

There are many ways you can help us continue this work.

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Make a Donation

Every donation, large or small, helps us deliver creative projects that change lives. Your support enables us to work with young people, communities, artists and individuals who may otherwise have limited access to creative opportunities.

A one-off gift or regular donation helps us:

  • Deliver community film and media projects.

  • Support emerging creative talent.

  • Provide workshops, training and mentoring.

  • Preserve and share Somerset's rich film heritage.

If you're a UK taxpayer, you can increase the value of your donation at no extra cost by adding Gift Aid. This allows Somerset Film to claim an extra 25p from HM Revenue & Customs for every £1 you donate, helping your gift make an even greater impact on our work. If you choose to pay a regular donation we will send you a Gift Aid declaration to see if you're eligible. Thank you for helping us make every contribution go further.

Use Our Services

Choosing Somerset Film is another powerful way to support our work. Whether you're hiring our production team, booking training, digitising archive footage, using our facilities or commissioning a creative project, every pound you spend helps us reinvest in community programmes across Somerset.

By working with us, you're not only receiving professional creative services—you are helping create opportunities for others.

Advocate for us

One of the most valuable ways you can support Somerset Film is by helping others discover what we do. Share our work with friends, family and colleagues, follow us on social media, recommend our services, attend our events and tell people about the difference our projects make. If you're part of a school, community organisation, business or public body, introducing us to new partners or opportunities can have a lasting impact. Every recommendation helps us reach more people, build stronger communities and ensure that creativity remains accessible to everyone across Somerset. If you can help by circulating some of our printed brochures in your town and village then do let us know.

Leave a Lasting Legacy

A gift in your Will can make a lasting difference for future generations.

After taking care of your loved ones, you may wish to leave a legacy to Somerset Film. Your gift, whatever its size, will help ensure that people across Somerset continue to have opportunities to learn, create and tell their stories for years to come.

Leaving a legacy is a simple way to support a cause you care about and create an enduring impact on the cultural life of our county. Somerset Film has partnered up with Lyons Bowe Solicitors who can offer their clear and user friendly will writing service at a discounted rate for donors who name Somerset Film in their will. Find out more here.

  • A Will is the simplest, most effective way to make sure your wishes are known and your loved ones are protected. Taking a little time now brings lasting peace of mind for you and those you leave behind.

    • You can decide: A Will lets you decide who inherits your assets, rather than leaving those decisions to chance.

    • Protect loved ones: You can name guardians for minor children, make provisions for pets and specify how and when beneficiaries should receive their inheritance.

    • Avoid any confusion and conflict: Clear instructions reduce the risk of family disputes and delays when you’re gone.

    • Speed and clarity: Having a Will can make the estate process quicker and more straightforward for those you care about.

    • Shape your Legacy: You can make gifts in your Will to continue supporting the people or even charities and projects you care about, often for generations to come.

    • If you die without a Will your assets will be distributed under the rules of intestacy.

    • The intestacy rules only recognise certain family relationships and won’t consider your individual circumstances.

    • Children may not be placed with a guardian you would have chosen.

    • Valuable time and money can be spent sorting out your affairs during an already difficult time.

    • As well as leaving behind a valuable legacy, making gifts to charity can have positive tax advantages. Lyons Bowe Solicitors can explain the common approaches to gifting and provide tailored advice.


    Making a Will with Lyons Bowe Solicitors is quick, clear and compassionate. We offer friendly and flexible appointments to suit you.  

    Don’t leave it to chance. Book a no-pressure consultation with Lyons Bowe Solicitors today and take the first step toward protecting your family and your legacy.

Thank You

Every donation, every project you commission and every legacy gift helps us continue building a more creative, connected and inclusive Somerset.

Together, we can ensure that everyone has the opportunity to create, learn and share their story.