We have recently made our next donation of £5,000 the Somerset Community Foundation. This will be matched by the government to take the Myakka Grass Root Fund up to £20,000. Community Foundations are charities dedicated to strengthening local communities and tackling issues of disadvantage and exclusion.  The Somerset Community Foundation was set up in 2002 to provide an independent funding body to tackle poverty and disadvantage throughout Somerset.

We have always supported our suppliers and their local communities in northern India following the principles of fair trade. Earlier this year, we donated a proportion of our profits to SKSN School as well as developing further community projects to help empower older children with the ability to support themselves and their families.

Georgie and Simon, our founders recently visited the Penselwood Community Allotment Scheme which has received vital support from the Somerset Community Foundation . The aim was to create a successful productive allotment producing fresh, affordable food for the community and the grant from Somerset Community Foundation enabled the group to install an essential waster supply to 12 allotment patches.

Somerset Community Foundation provides grants to local small, voluntary and community groups at the grassroots level.  We have been based in Wincanton, Somerset since we were founded eleven years ago and we all feel it is important to support our local community ad we would like to encourage groups who may benefit from a grant to visit www.somersetcf.org.uk for more information. Applying is kept as simple as possible with the minimal amount of paperwork possible. The board consider applications every 6 – 8 weeks; the next deadline for applications is the 16^th November.

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We learnt about another convert to the amazing properties of the Dimpleskins Bum Bum Balm this afternoon.
 
“Bum balm is working a treat on our wee boys nappy rash”
 
This cool little tin of natural and organic baby skin care has been a core part of range for over 6 years and has more friends than the Globalkids team put together!
 
Bum Bum Balm is a  totally natural skin care product that really works. It’s hand made in Canada using only the finest natural and organic ingredients and we think it really is a nappy change essential.
 
Bum Bum Balm moisturises and soothes baby’s skin at every nappy change. It contains Herbal extracts of organic Calendula and Lavender essential oil which soothe any irritated skin while natural beeswax, Organic Jojoba, Cocoa butter and Vitamin E help to protect and moisturise. It’s also Zinc Oxide Free.
 
The best botty balm we’ve ever tried, and comes highly recommended….again

Makes an unusual baby gift and certainly creates a talking point.

For images and more details contact Rachel Lea-Wilson at
rachel.lea-wilson@globalkids.co.uk

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Woodford Organics is located a mile from the stunning North Cornwall coast, about five miles north of Bude near to Devon border. Set in countryside designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is close to one of the country’s most breathtaking and unspoilt coastal paths. Large woodlands and pleasant rural lanes are a walk away, and wide sandy beaches are within two miles. The two bedroom annexe, with entrance hallway, kitchen, lounge and bathroom, has a sunroom with a patio and outdoor table and chairs overlooking a private garden. The property has many eco conversions [increased insulation, solar panels, rainwater loos, eco electric supplier, etc]. Our certified organic smallholding supplies fruit and vegetables, free range eggs and honey – all available to guests. http://www.organicholidays.co.uk/at/2915.htm

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Pencuke Farm is idyllically located and enjoys panoramic views of the countryside and out to the Atlantic Ocean. Against this stunning backdrop we offer five holiday cottages. Guests can explore more than eighteen acres of farmland. We are only two miles from the fantastic beach of Crackington Haven, with many more in the area. An important part of our plans for the farm is to become really productive and to supply our guests with some tasty organic produce. It couldn’t get more local than grown in the next field. Our farm shop will be opening in May 2011. We are registering with the Soil Association and going through our conversion period to change the land to organic so that we can class our produce as certified organic in the future. http://www.organicholidays.co.uk/at/2912.htm

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