Wells SOUP! has benefitted 80 local good causes and another four will come away with money this Saturday, October 14.

Ross Young of Wells Independents, who organise these popular events, said: "We extend a huge thanks to Wells Funeral Services for supporting our next SOUP! which will see more charities spread the word, make new contacts and raise much needed funds."

The firm is match-funding Saturday's grant-giving lunch to the tune of £350 and Rod Major, the company's managing director, said: "As a local business we are proud to support initiatives which benefit the local community, and few have done so much for so many charities as Wells SOUP!"

The four good causes presenting on Saturday are: Wells Repair Cafe, City of Lions, The Mayor's New Clothes and the Strawberry Line. PromiseWorks will also be there to tell the audience how the £350 they received at July's SOUP! has helped their work.

Joanna Davey of PromiseWorks had explained how their rigorously trained mentors bring their life experience to give vulnerable children and young people weekly support. Wells had more mentors than any other place in Somerset, but 34 people locally are waiting for a mentor.

As usual, the venue will be the Connect Centre at the junction of Chamberlain Street and Portway, Wells. The time for this grant-giving light lunch will be 1-2pm but arrive there by 12.45pm if you want a good seat.