About

Caring for place

The Blackdown Vale Society is an independent community organisation helping care for Somerset’s distinctive rural landscape while supporting thoughtful change, thriving communities and sustainable economic development.
Thoughtful change
Who we are
Shared stewardship
Our purpose

Our Background

The Blackdown Vale Society brings people together to care for this distinctive landscape, supporting thoughtful change, thriving communities and sustainable economic development across Somerset.

Our Purpose

Independent, voluntary and non-party-political, we work for the Vale’s long-term wellbeing.

A shared responsibility

The Vale

A living landscape shaped by nature, history and the people who care for it.