Every year in June, members who attend the Society's AGM are invited to vote on which charity they would like to support during the year. The votes were counted, and the Society is pleased to announce the two member nominated charities for 2022/23 are Secret World Wildlife Rescue and Swan Transport.

Swan Transport is located in Radstock but covers the whole of B&NES area. They offer a transport service for the elderly and disabled on low incomes. They operate with a team of 30 volunteers who are co-ordinated by two part-time staff members. Swan Transport began their service in 2001, helping people leave their homes and participate in the wider society. Journeys include both medical and social appointments.

Sarah Williams, CEO, Swan Transport, Part of Swan Advice Network said: "We are delighted that Swan Transport, part of Swan Advice Network has been chosen by the Radstock Co-operative Society members as one of its Charities of the year. We are grateful for the recognition this gives to the work of Swan's Transport volunteers who tirelessly use their own cars to ferry older people and the disabled on low incomes to medical and social appointments and enable them to participate in their communities rather than being stuck at home unable to afford taxis or to access buses. We look forward to working closely with the Radstock Co-operative members and its stores to enable us to raise more funds to ensure that this work which is a lifeline to our passengers can continue."

To mark the start of the Society's year of support, an initial £1,100 cheque was presented to representatives of both Secret World Wildlife Rescue and Swan transport by the Society's CEO, Don Morris, President, Graham Jeffery and Vice President, Jeremy Ficker at the charity's headquarters.