It’s official, the festive season is fast approaching! Behind the scenes, our hard-working Fair Frome elves are already gearing up to wrap and label hundreds of Christmas presents for children across Frome. However, to make sure every child has something special to open this year, we need your help!

We are running a toy drive and are appealing to our wonderful community for donations of brand new items. If you are able to pick up an extra item while shopping, here is our elves’ wishlist for this year:

🎁 Elves’ Wishlist (Brand New Items Only, Please!)

• Sensory & Fidget Toys: Chewelry, Fidget spinners, Popper fidget toys

• Craft & Creative Supplies: Children’s paints, Craft materials, Play-Doh, Slime, Loom bands

• Popular Characters & Gaming: Minecraft items, Sonic the Hedgehog items, Fortnite-related items, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Teletubbies, Mr. Tumble items

• Early Years & Role Play: Duplo, Plastic tractors, Trains, Emergency service role-play items & dress-up

How Your Donation Helps

Every single item donated goes directly into a local family’s home, ensuring that financial hardship doesn’t take away the joy of Christmas morning for children in our town.

Drop-Off Information

All donations should be delivered to the Fair Frome Centre, find us here.

Thank you so much in advance for your incredible generosity and support. Together, we can make this Christmas extra bright for children right here in Frome!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that this year’s Real World Cup football tournament raised an incredible £1,387 (including Gift Aid) in support of Fair Frome!

Organised by dedicated community members Sean Kelly, Chris Gilson, and our very own Lenka Grimes, the tournament brought local players together for a fantastic day of competitive football and community fundraising on Sunday, 4th October, at the Writhlington Sports Centre.

Champions at Last!

After coming agonisingly close in the previous three tournaments, Arc House Sharks finally lifted the trophy! A huge congratulations to the team for a well-deserved victory.

Special Thanks & Gratitude

Events like this simply cannot happen without the generous support of local businesses, sports groups, and venues. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to:

• Arc House and SK Conservation for their incredibly generous event donations.

• Frome Town United for their valuable support and contributions.

• Writhlington Sports Centre for accommodating us and kindly providing the pitch booking at a reduced community rate.

Every penny raised goes directly toward helping Fair Frome deliver crucial support, including our food bank, furniture bank, and community mealsto individuals and families across Frome who need it most.

Thank you to everyone who organised, played, donated, and cheered from the sidelines. You’ve shown once again what a supportive and vibrant community we have!

Get ready for an evening of friendly competition, fantastic food, and community support! We are excited to announce that The Ammerdown Centre is hosting its Third Charity Quiz Night, with all proceeds split to support the work of Fair Frome and Ammerdown.

Whether you’re a seasoned quiz champion or just looking for a fun night out with friends, this event promises plenty of laughs, great food, and the chance to directly support your local food bank and community projects.

Key Event Details

• Date: Thursday, 1st October 2026

• Time: 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM

• Location: The Ammerdown Centre, Ammerdown Park, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5SW

• Tickets: £10 per person (Includes Quiz + Pie & Pud Supper)

• Teams: Up to 8 people per team (Vegetarian options available)

Why Attend?

Every ticket sold helps fund Fair Frome’s ongoing vital services, including our Food Bank, Furniture Bank, and community meals, ensuring support reaches local individuals and families who need it most.

Spaces are strictly limited, so gather your friends, family, or colleagues and book your team early!

How to Book

To secure your spot, head over to the official event page on the Ammerdown website:

👉 Book Your Tickets on Ammerdown.org

We are delighted to announce that our regular Housing Advice Drop-Ins are back at the Fair Frome Centre!

Navigating housing issues can be challenging, but expert help is on hand locally. These drop-in sessions are hosted by a Frome-based Prevention, Tenancy, and Support Officer from Somerset Council, offering invaluable support and guidance directly to our community.

Session Details

• When: 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Upcoming Dates: Monday, 7th September & Monday, 21st September

• Where: The Fair Frome Centre, Unit 7 Longacre, Marston Trading Estate, Frome, BA11 4BG

• Format: Drop-in (no appointment needed)

Whether you need advice on tenancy, housing prevention, or general housing support, please feel free to pop in. If you know anyone in our community who could benefit from this service, please share this news and signpost them our way!

We are excited to announce a new charity partnership with the Frome Digital Exchange!

The Exchange is launching a series of quarterly networking breakfasts for the local digital and creative community, generously donating 100% of all ticket sales to Fair Frome.

This builds on years of support from their team, who already provide ongoing development, hosting, and technical management for our website.

“As a local business, we greatly admire the compassion, dedication, and positive impact Fair Frome has within our community, and we’re pleased to contribute in a way that helps their vital work continue.”

— Frome Digital Exchange

First Event Details:

• Date & Time: Thursday, 8th October | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

• Location: Little Walcot, Frome

• Tickets: £5–£10 (All proceeds donated to Fair Frome)

Our team will be attending to share updates on our local projects and talk about how businesses can get involved.

Ticket links and further details will be announced soon!

Times are hard for many people in our local community, and at Fair Frome, we are seeing unprecedented demand for our food bank and support services.

Unexpected challenges such as a sudden bill, an unexpected repair, or a sudden change in circumstances can make an already tight budget feel overwhelming. If you are facing an urgent financial emergency, support is available.

What is the Crisis Resilience Fund?

If you live in Somerset, are on a low income, or receive certain benefits, you may be eligible for a crisis payment from the Crisis Resilience Fund to help cover essential living costs.

In addition to general emergency financial support, the scheme offers:

• Housing-related crisis payments

• Support for heating oil costs

What Do You Need to Apply?

To make an application, you will need to provide:

• Photo ID

• Your Universal Credit statement and/or recent bank statements

How to Get Help Applying in Frome

While you can apply directly online, you don’t have to navigate the process alone. If you need help filling out the form, organising your documents, or getting paperwork scanned, Citizens Advice is here to assist you in person:

• Mondays (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM): Frome Town Hall

• Fridays (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM): Fair Frome

The friendly team can help gather your documents and upload them on your behalf.

Apply Online Today

The scheme is administered by the Crisis Resilience Alliance, working in partnership with Citizens Advice Somerset and Somerset Council.

To learn more or submit an online application, visit:

👉 Citizens Advice Somerset – Crisis Resilience Fund

Get ready for a day of community spirit, wagging tails, and plenty of laughter! We are thrilled to be taking part in the Frome Carnival Family Fun Day and Dog Show on Saturday, 15th August at Victoria Park.

The Carnival Fun Day is a fantastic local tradition that raises essential funds for the Frome Street Carnival, and we are proud to be a part of the festivities once again. It’s a great day out for the whole family, featuring everything from the annual Dog Show and Bonny Baby competition to the selection of this year’s Carnival Royalty.

Fair Frome Fun & Games The Fair Frome team will be out in force with our very own stall, and we’ve got some classic entertainment lined up for you.

Come and test your luck on our legendary Human Fruit Machine! It’s exactly as silly as it sounds and always a hit with kids and adults alike. We’ll also have our “Guess the Name” competition and a variety of items for sale, with all proceeds going directly toward our work supporting local people in need.

Chat with the Team Beyond the games, we’d love for you to drop by and say hello. Whether you want to learn more about our food bank, our furniture bank, or how you can get involved in our local projects, our team will be on hand to chat and answer any questions.

Event Details:

• When: Saturday, 15th August

• Time: The event opens at 12:00pm and runs until 5:00pm

• Where: Victoria Park, Frome

• What’s On: Human Fruit Machine, prize games, and Fair Frome merchandise

For more details on the full event schedule, including Dog Show registration, visit the Discover Frome event page.

We always knew our supporters were willing to go above and beyond for their community, but last weekend, a group of them took that quite literally!

On Saturday, 20th June, seven incredible volunteers and supporters took the ultimate leap of faith, skydiving from a breathtaking 15,000 feet to raise vital funds for Fair Frome.

Thanks to their immense courage and the amazing generosity of everyone who sponsored them, the team raised an absolutely fantastic £3,000+!

Every single penny of this total will go directly toward our core projects, ensuring we can continue providing hands-on support, food parcels, and essential resources to local people facing financial hardship. To our seven daredevil jumpers: you are absolute heroes, and we cannot thank you enough.

Inspired to Make a Difference?

You don’t have to jump out of a plane to be a champion for Fair Frome (unless you want to, of course!). Whether you prefer baking cakes, running marathons, or hosting a community quiz, there are endless ways to help us support our town.

If our skydivers have inspired you to take on your own challenge, head over to our Fundraising Ideas Page to discover how you can get involved and start your own fundraising journey today!