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100 Kilometres in 13.5 hours – a journey to remember
James Thompson and Alex Parish took on the ultimate endurance challenge recently to raise money for the Stand Up For Suffolk giving circle managed by Suffolk Community Foundation. They ran 100K side by side in 13 and a half hours, pushing through unusually high...
Suffolk’s Charity and Voluntary Groups Facing Perfect Storm
Suffolk’s charity and voluntary sector is facing a perfect storm as a sharp increase in demand on services due to government cuts coincides with a significant fall in income, and a serious decline in volunteer numbers. These are the findings of a comprehensive study...
Community radio station among six organisations to share £490,000
Sizewell C Community Fund awards six local organisations £490k in latest round of grants Groups such as ABC Radio and The Long Shop Museum receive awards ranging from £9k to £331k The Sizewell C Community Fund is making around £2m available every year for the next 10...
Raising money for Stand Up For Suffolk
James Thompson and his brother-in-law Alex Parish are lacing up their running shoes for the ultimate challenge: completing the Stour Valley Path 100K. Their motivation? Raising funds for Stand Up for Suffolk, a giving circle managed by Suffolk Community Foundation...
News from Suffolk 100 – A giving circle that is at our core!
Suffolk 100 is a giving circle where members give an annual donation to help us to respond to local need, and support charities that are helping people in Suffolk. It is vital for our core funding and enables us to develop new areas of work. 2025 Suffolk 100 Annual...
Charlotte Rowlands joins Suffolk Community Foundation
We're delighted that Charlotte has joined Suffolk Community Foundation as our new Director of Finance and Operations. Charlotte is a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant with over 22 years post-qualification experience gained from roles in industry, accountancy...
County champions receive the Suffolk Medal
Five individuals who have made a positive and lasting difference to local people and their quality of life have been awarded the coveted Suffolk Medal on Saturday (21 June). The accolades were presented during a ceremony in Lowestoft to mark Suffolk Day, which brings...
New fund for Lowestoft and Waveney
We are delighted to announce that a new fund has been established to support initiatives that improve local people’s lives and life chances in Lowestoft & Waveney. The fund is set up in memory of Edward and Ivy Rose Hood, a couple who lived in Lowestoft and who...
Danielle Waller joins Suffolk Community Foundation
We are delighted to welcome our new Director of Grants & Impact, Danielle Waller, to the Foundation. Danielle has spent over two decades working in the voluntary, non-for-profit and charity sectors where she has enjoyed working for local, national and...
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The Centenary Fund is currently open for applications with a closing date of 17th October.
The Centenary Fund has been established by The Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich to promote community engagement by churches throughout the Diocese.
The objectives of this fund are to support community based projects, which could include:
- Work on buildings (excluding maintenance and/or repair) to make them more accessible to the community
- Supporting initiatives in children’s or youth work (open membership).
- Supporting the work of a parish nurse associated with the Anglican Church.
- A joint project with a school.
- Joint working with other organisations to create a project for the benefit of the wider community.
- Projects that support vulnerable and/or isolated groups in the community.
For more information and to apply, please visit the current grants page on our website, link in bio.
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Last week, Jess had the pleasure of attending Disability Advice East Suffolk’s (DAS) 40th birthday celebration.
@daseastsuffolk has been a lifeline for disabled people, their families, and carers for four decades — offering free, independent advice on everything from welfare benefits and appeals to energy relief, housing adaptations, and crisis support. In 2024 alone, they helped an incredible 2,316 people.
The celebration was a look back at DAS’s achievements over the years and a glimpse into their future plans. Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, MP for Suffolk Coastal, also joined the event and pledged her support for the launch of the new Disability Advice Training Service — a fantastic initiative to help employers and organisations improve the way they support employees with disabilities.
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The Sizewell C Community Fund has recently marked its first anniversary. Over the past year, the fund has awarded 36 grants totalling £2.6 million to support communities most affected by the construction of Sizewell C.
@homestartsuffolk received £201,881 in December 2024 from the Sizewell C Community Fund. This film shows how the grant is helping support young families living in Leiston, Saxmundham and surrounding villages.
The Sizewell C Community Fund will provide up to £23m to local charities, community groups and organisations which are delivering projects that benefit communities located closest to, and most impacted by, Sizewell C development activity sites in East Suffolk.
For more information about the fund, please visit www.sizewellcfund.org.uk
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This week is #RememberACharityWeek.
This week reminds us to pause and consider leaving a gift to charity in our Will.
Supporting local charities enables your legacy, big or small, to improve the lives of people living closest to you.
To find out more about leaving a gift in your Will, please contact the team at Suffolk Community Foundation.
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Today is the International Day of Charity.
Today we come together to celebrate the spirit of giving. The International Day of Charity reminds us that even the smallest act of kindness can create ripples of change.
At Suffolk Community Foundation, we know that supporting local charities is especially powerful as:
💜 They understand the unique challenges in our communities
💜 They provide direct support to people living closest to us
💜 Every contribution, big or small, has a visible impact right where we live.
We wish to thank all those working tirelessly to help the most vulnerable in our communities, and all those who give so generously.
Together, we can make a difference.
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Nominations are now open for The King`s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS).
KAVS is the MBE for voluntary groups and organisations, and Suffolk had an outstanding year in 2025 with five winners.
If you know of any groups which deserve to be nominated for this prestigious award, please visit the KAVS website for more details. The deadline for nominations is 1st December 2025.
https://kavs.dcms.gov.uk/
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