Arc formerly Taunton Association for the Homeless

04/09/2026

⭐️ 50 Stories for 50 Years Friday ⭐️

Every Friday, we’ll be sharing a story from our 50 Stories for 50 Years campaign.

This week, we’re sharing the story of how Arc began, told by Ken Martin, one of our original founders.

After talking to Ken, we realised that everyone involved genuinely cared about the community. They were volunteers who had seen a problem and felt that something had to be done. It was a real community effort, people coming together to make a difference. 💙

You can read Ken’s full story, and discover more stories from our 50 Stories for 50 Years campaign, here: https://www.arc50.co.uk/about/50-stories-for-50-years/

01/09/2026

📢 Volunteers Needed This Saturday! 🙌

We’re looking for volunteers to help with marshalling at the Wellington Food Festival this Saturday. 🍔🎉

If you can spare some time and would like to get involved, we’d really appreciate your help!

Interested? Please send us a message or email us at [email protected] for more details.

Thank you! 🙏❤️

25/08/2026

Sam and Rosie are all set up today in the stunning grounds of Frethey House for an afternoon of networking & community connections organised by Taunton Chamber of Commerce 🤝

A perfect opportunity to get to know some of the wonderful organisations supporting those who live, work and do business in Taunton, spread the word about Arc and our 50th Year Anniversary. 💙

24/08/2026

🌱 New Supported Gardening Project Launches! 🌱

We’re excited to share a new supported gardening project, created by Jacob Bell in partnership with the Victoria Park Action Group.

The project, which has been designed to provide opportunities for our clients to get involved in caring for the park, build confidence and skills, support wellbeing, and strengthen connections within the local community. 🌿

One of the first creations is this fantastic hedgehog and bug hotel! 🦔🐝 A great example of how an initiative like this can bring people together while making a positive contribution to the local environment.

We’re looking forward to seeing the project grow and, most importantly, seeing the positive impact it has for the clients involved. 💙

21/08/2026

💙 50 Stories for 50 Years! 💙

To celebrate our 50th anniversary, we’re sharing 50 stories, one for each year of our work. Each story offers a glimpse into the people, challenges and achievements that have helped Arc grow, adapt and continue making a difference across Somerset.

From now until December, we’ll be sharing 10 stories each month, celebrating the people and moments that have shaped our journey.

👉 You can discover the amazing stories here: https://www.arc50.co.uk/about/50-stories-for-50-years/

19/08/2026

Following Andy Burnham’s announcement of a £442 million plan to tackle homelessness and get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas, our CEO, Paul Richards, will be speaking live on air with Charlie Taylor on BBC Radio Somerset at 8.40am this morning. ⏰

Paul will be sharing his perspective on the announcement here https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/bbc_radio_somerset_sound

Don’t miss it! 🎙️

Listen live to Radio Somerset on BBC Sounds

13/08/2026

💙 50 Stories for 50 Years 💙

To launch our 50 Stories for 50 Years campaign, we’re delighted to share a short video created by Viet, a Media & Content Creation student from Taunton College, during his placement with Arc.

In the video, three people share their personal stories and experiences, offering a glimpse into their journeys and helping to give a greater understanding of homelessness and the support provided by Arc.

We can't thank Damien, Tony & Mike enough for sharing their story. 🙏

As Arc celebrates 50 years of ending homelessness in Somerset, we w...

10/08/2026

Can YOU help support a client with a WELCOME Pack?🙏

We are currently experiencing a huge demand on our services, which means we are running low on essential items needed to complete our Welcome Packs.

There are 3 ways you could support a pack, helping to make the transition from homelessness to more settled accommodation easier;

1. Donate items listed below.

2. Make a £25.00 cash donation with the reference PACK here: https://www.arcinspire.co.uk/Support-Us/Make-a-Donation

3. Via our Amazon Wishlist: https://shorturl.at/A3Fuc

05/08/2026

50 Stories for 50 Years – Launching Next Week! 💙

As Arc celebrates 50 years of ending homelessness in Somerset, we want to share the people, moments, and memories that have shaped our journey.

Our 50 Stories for 50 Years project brings together the voices of those who have been at the heart of our work, clients, volunteers, staff, and supporters, to tell the story of Arc through real lives and lived experience.

Over the course of the next 6 months, we'll be sharing 50 stories, one for each year of our work. Each story will offer a glimpse into the people, challenges, and achievements that have helped Arc grow, adapt, and continue making a difference in Somerset.

Each story is a reminder that behind homelessness are people, and that every journey matters.

Join us next week as we begin sharing these inspiring stories. 🫶🗣️💙

31/07/2026

A huge thank you to Ness from Happyness Creates! 🙏

Ness represented GoCreate Taunton at our Arc in the Park even in June, where she helped our attendees create this fantastic banner.

We'll be keeping this safe until we can have it professionally framed and proudly displayed in one of our client properties.

We hope it brings a little joy to everyone who takes the time to read the wonderful messages it contains. Thank you to everyone who contributed! 💙✨