Connecting causes that matter with people who care

We provide grants to help charities and community organisations who are supporting local people facing disadvantage, to improve their lives.

We do this by working with individuals, families, businesses, professional advisors, and charitable trusts, helping them to fund local groups that are tackling the issues they care about most.

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Suffolk Refugee Sewing Group

We understand the vital role of Suffolk’s community groups and grassroots charities in making a difference in people’s lives.

We champion your organisation by connecting you with our donors and funds which will support you to be stronger.

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The benefit of working with us is that we have the connections and experience to help you give to the issues you care about.

Every gift, large or small, makes a positive difference to individuals and to communities right here in Suffolk.

What we do

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Our work is set against the current backdrop of rising levels of need in Suffolk, with an estimated 75,000 now living in poverty.

Partnering with the VCFSE sector demonstrates that the will in Suffolk to provide support remains undiminished.

Professional Advisors

We have the privilege of building long-term and trusted relationships with many professional advisors and their clients.

An advisor’s expertise, when combined with the Foundation’s deep knowledge of local need, continues to provide wonderful opportunities for those who care about Suffolk to realise their charitable ambitions locally.

We provide a range of options for private clients, including:

  • Legacies & gifts in wills
  • Transferring the burden of running a charitable fund
  • Creating a personal fund
  • Creating a memorial fund
  • Trust transfers

 

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Charity Auction – Bid for Suffolk!

Charity Auction – Bid for Suffolk!

Suffolk's High Sheriff, Mark Pendlington DL, proudly announces the High Sheriff of Suffolk's Legacy Auction in Association with Birketts LLP, an extraordinary fundraising auction online from 14th – 24th March 2024.  Money raised hopes to make a significant impact on...

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On Thursday 2nd May, the wonderful Girl Choristers and Adults of St Edmundsbury Cathedral Choir will be visiting St Mary Magdalene Church, Bildeston, Suffolk, to give a performance to remember.

Over the course of an hour, they will be performing music from the Tudor period up to the present day, including special arrangements by the Cathedral Director of Music, Timothy Parsons.

The entertainment will be followed by canapes and champagne, prepared by @thebildestoncrown and sponsored by @mauldonsbrewery.

Proceeds from the event will benefit both the church and Suffolk Community Foundation.
Marriott Motor Group supports charities via fund with Suffolk Community Foundation.

@marriottmotorgroupltd has a strong sense of giving back to the local community and wanted to have control over how and where their fundraising efforts were being directed. Setting up a fund with Suffolk Community Foundation not only gave them this autonomy, but also enabled them to support much smaller local charities and community groups which they might not have previously been aware of. 

Over the past two years, Marriott has raised £4,823 which has been distributed to Stowmarket ASD Saturday Clubs, Great Yarmouth and Gorleston Young Carers and @hopeaftersuicidelossuk 

#fundraising #suffolkchairities #charitablegiving
Excitement for the #SuffolkHighSheriffAuction is drumming up! 

#OfficialSponsor @chassis_cab_daf  have generously donated a London Theatre Break for two with West End Show premium seats, dinner & a 4-star hotel stay with breakfast. 

Check out Lot 3 via the link in our bio for more details and TO BID!

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ONE WEEK TO BID!

There are lots of fantastic local prizes to bid on in the #SuffolkHighSheriffAuction raising 100% funds for #HighSheriffsFund managed by Suffolk Community Foundation.

Luxury overnight stays including @angel_hotel_bury , VIP Newmarket Racecourses - The Home of Horseracing experience and original artwork by #SuffolkArtist @emmaconnollyart  to name a few! 

Link in bio to website to view all the lots and to bid.
 
Thank you for all your support, raising crucial funds for #Suffolk 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS 
@birkettsllp @abbeygatewealth @chassis_cab_daf Smart Modular Buildings, @sunenviro_waste 

ALL OUR AUCTION DONORS and our OFFICIAL PARTNERS
@adnams @coastlinegraphics @lacyscottandknight @maisonbleuesuffolk @milsomhotels @logicdesignagency @premierprinterssuffolk @the_saleroom 

#SuffolkHighSheriffAuction #SuffolkAuction #charityauction #visitsuffolk #newmarketraces #horseracing #suffolkstaycation #suffolkhotels #suffolkdining #suffolkartist
Fancy a week's stay at the stunning Inchnadamph Scottish Estate, sleeping up to 16 guests, set amidst the stunning scenery of iconic mountains, lochs and beaches? 

Bid NOW on Lot 2: Visit link in bio to bid.

Website proudly created and donated by @logicdesignagency 

The #SuffolkHighSheriffAuction will be live until 8pm GMT Sunday 24th March.

#visitscotland #inchnadampthestate #suffolkhighsheriffauction #suffolkauction #charityauction 

@visitscotland @hiddenscotland @bbcscotland @bbcscotnews @explore_scotland @eadt24 @ipswichstar24 @buryfreepress @suffolk.news @itvanglia @bbceastofengland @suffolkfreepress @suffolkmag @logicdesignagency @ginageelong
Calling all #IpswichTown supporters! 

Ever dreamed of watching your favourite team Ipswich Town Football Club from the prestigious Directors' Box at Portman Road with Premier Lounge #Hospitality? You can bid on lot 1 in the #SuffolkHighSheriffAuction. Don't miss this #VIPHospitality package generously donated by Main Sponsor Birketts LLP 

➡ See link in bio to bid

#charityauction #charitygiving #ipswichtownfootballclub #tractorboys #COYB #UpTheTown #suffolkhighsheriffauction #suffolkauction 

@birkettsllp @ipswichtown @itfcwomen @itfcfoundation @itfc_planetblue @itfctruly @eadt24 @ipswichstar24 @buryfreepress @suffolk.news @itvanglia @bbceastofengland @suffolkfreepress @suffolkmag @logicdesignagency @ginageelong