£18,000 project
Nora Arnold Blood Bike
A Triumph Tiger 900 GT Pro commissioned for Yeovil Freewheelers and named in recognition of Nora Arnold's decades of service.
Read the storyChard League of Friends
At the heart of health and wellbeing in Chard.
Supporting Chard Hospital and local healthcare since 1973. Local people, local projects and practical support that makes a visible difference.
Who we are
Local people supporting local health and wellbeing.
Chard League of Friends is a volunteer-led local charity supporting Chard Community Hospital and health and wellbeing across the wider Chard community. We raise funds to help provide equipment, improvements and projects that make a practical difference to local people.
Our support reaches beyond the hospital too. By working with local organisations and community projects, we aim to help people stay healthier, connected and supported close to home.
Impact at a glance
Local generosity turned into practical help.
Since 1973More than 50 years as a registered charity serving Chard.
£18,000Overall commissioning value of the Nora Arnold Blood Bike project.
£600Support provided to Promise Works for local mentoring work.
£46.79Raised in one Community Bookshelf count-up at the hospital.
Making a difference
Projects you can see and stories you can share.
From a new Blood Bike to practical community partnerships, donations help us support projects that benefit people across Chard and the surrounding area.
£600 support
Promise Works
Supporting volunteer adult mentoring that helps young people facing difficult circumstances build confidence and stability.
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Community wellbeing
Project Food
Helping people develop basic cooking skills, budget for good nutrition and rely less on ready meals.
See the projectWays you can help
Give time, ideas, books or a donation.
You do not need to make a huge commitment to make a useful difference.
Latest news & events
What's happening around the League.
Upcoming event
Quiz Night
0 January 2999
Join us for a friendly community quiz and help raise funds for local health and wellbeing.
Event details
News
Nora meets Nora
17 February 2025
The new Blood Bike named for long-serving Nora Arnold joins the Yeovil Freewheelers fleet.
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Community support
Supporting Promise Works
7 July 2024
A £600 contribution supporting mentoring for young people in Somerset.
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Working together makes local support go further.
We are grateful to organisations and supporters who help turn fundraising into practical community benefit.
Yeovil Freewheelers
The Nora Arnold Blood Bike was commissioned for the volunteer emergency medical courier service.
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The Original Factory Shop
The Chard store's fundraising contributed more than £5,000 towards commissioning the Nora Arnold Blood Bike.
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Your support can make a difference close to home.
Donate, volunteer, share an idea or simply help more local people hear about the League of Friends.