SAW's primary sources for core funding are from the public sector and memberships. We also realised the wealth of resources and expertise that other businesses can offer.  In 2010, we launched our Corporate Friends Scheme for organisations who wish to support and work with the artists of Somerset. We offer three levels of benefit, Bronze, Silver and Gold. Through the Scheme, SAW is developing greater partnership with businesses to help putting art in the heart of Somerset's cultural landscape.

The following are our current Silver Corporate Friends:

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www.brutonschool.co.uk
Bruton School for Girls
Incorporating Sunny Hill Preparatory School
Day and boarding school for girls age 2 to 18 years
Day places for boys age 2 to 7 years
Nursery vouchers accepted

Bruton School for Girls is Somerset’s only girls’ school and has a reputation as the top school in the county.  For many girls, a single-sex education is the best option and Bruton’s pupils set high standards academically and personally.

At Bruton, every opportunity is open only to girls and self-belief, independence and enjoyment of learning are encouraged.  Free to be themselves, girls learn with confidence in an atmosphere that nurtures the very best in each individual.

Bruton is a ‘thinking school’, a community based on mutual respect, where pupils find many opportunities to develop leadership, responsibility and social skills. Anyone visiting the school will see on display plenty of evidence of the impressive standards achieved in Art.

Fees are competitively modest and offer good value.  Scholarships and Governors’ Exhibitions are available.  The school’s bus services cover surrounding areas of Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset.

Visitors are welcome at any time and taster days are offered when you can sample what is on offer without commitment. To find out more, visit www.brutonschool.co.uk or call 01749 814400.
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www.somerset.ac.uk
Somerset College of Arts and Technology

Somerset College is a vocational college with studies provided for students to move into their chosen career paths ranging from Arts and Design to Advanced Technology to Health and Social Care.
 
The College enjoys a 93% pass rate and provides over 2,000 Apprenticeships.  Located in Taunton, the College is the largest provider of University Studies in all of Somerset.  In fact, many students decide to stay on at the College and progress onto a University course.
 
A wide range of courses are on offer for school leavers across many subject areas.  The College specialises in career-related qualifications like National Diplomas, Apprenticeships and NVQs.  Students are taught by tutors with industry expertise which prepares them for employment with a higher-level of knowledge and understanding of their particular industry.
 
The College has strong industry links and develops close relationships with employers to ensure the courses prepare students to be successful in their chosen careers.
 
For further information contact Student One Stop on 01823 366 331.  The team provides general advice on courses and events as well as make appointments with other student services such as Careers Advisers.  Alternatively, look at www.somerset.ac.uk for detailed information about the courses available.

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The following are our current Bronze Corporate Friends:

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The Castle Hotel www.the-castle-hotel.com

Clarks www.clarks.co.uk

Find out more about our Corporate Friends Scheme, please contact our Corporate Friends Coordinator, Vickie Hobbs on 01458 253800 or email info@somersetartworks.org.uk