Teackle South Gate House acquired by the Trust

We have set up an infrastructure committee, an interiors committee and a fundraising committee. Please consider joining one of these committees. If you’re interested, email us at somersethtrust@gmail.com.

We’re also looking for creative minds to help us with fundraising. We’re brainstorming to come up with events that will not only raise money but be a lot of fun.

Tell your friends and neighbors about our Project and encourage them to visit our website or share on Facebook.

Yes, we need your financial support! 

While we plan to apply for grants, we won’t be able to complete this project without your generous gifts. 

As you plan your end-of-year giving, we hope you’ll consider a gift to the Trust for the South Gate House project. 

We’ve already received a few important gifts from members who are making the Trust beneficiaries of qualified charitable distributions (QCD) from their retirement accounts. 

This makes tax-free what would otherwise be a taxable distribution from an IRA if paid directly to a charity, and is a useful tax-saving device for those who do not itemize deductions. Note: Only those over age 70.5 are able to take advantage of the QCD benefit. 

As you think about year end tax planning, check with your tax professional if making a gift via a QCD makes sense for you.