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James and Sarah from the Sizewell C Community Fund team are holding a drop-in session at the library in Leiston on Tuesday 18 November, 9.30am - 12.30pm.

If you`re part of a group, club or voluntary organisation based in the area, then this is a great opportunity to find out more about the fund and how to apply. No booking necessary.

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, @sizewellc development activity sites in East Suffolk.

For more information, please visit www.sizewellcfund.org.uk

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The East of England Co-op Community Cares Fund is now open for applications.

The theme for the fund is currently `community cohesion and integration` and aims to support people in playing an active part in our communities to reduce barriers and inequalities and improve social contact and experiences.

Funded projects will need to show that they`re working towards one or more of the following outcomes:

- Improved access to social activities for all
- Reduction in feelings of isolation and improved wellbeing
- Supporting people into education or employment
- Providing information, advice or guidance to maximise income
- Evidence of partnership working or alliance formation

Maximum grant available: £5,000
Closing deadline: Monday 24 November, but may close sooner depending on the number of applications.

➡ For more information, and to apply, please visit the current grants page on our website.

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SAX Community Fridge is one of the latest community groups to receive funding from the Sizewell C Community Fund.

An innovative project that brings the community together by redistributing surplus food at regular community drop-in sessions in Saxmundham, SAX Community Fridge has received a £12,117 grant from the Sizewell C Community Fund.

Lead volunteer Martin Thorold, who helps to run the project alongside its founder Marion Hedley Lewis (pictured), said: “We are absolutely delighted to have received a grant from the Sizewell C Community Fund. Whilst our core goal is preventing food waste, what we’re most proud of is the community that’s grown around our twice-weekly sessions in Saxmundham. Each gathering welcomes between 50 and 100 visitors who come not just for food, but also to enjoy coffee, cake and conversation. Now in our fourth year, these sessions have helped reduce loneliness, support mental health and bring together people from across the area who might not otherwise meet.”

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, and how to apply, please visit www.sizewellcfund.org.uk

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Our Suffolk Futures Fund will close for applications this Friday 24th October.
This special fund was created to mark our 20th anniversary and aims to support initiatives working with young people and young adults aged 16-25.

The aim of the Suffolk Futures Fund is to improve the life chances and overall wellbeing of targeted young people through one or more of the following approaches:
• Building Supportive Environments – Creating safe, inclusive spaces and strong support networks including through role models, mentoring or peer led initiatives.
• Developing Emotional Wellbeing – Enhancing mental health, resilience, and emotional literacy.
• Encouraging Self-Care and Awareness – Promoting healthy lifestyles, self-awareness, and personal growth.
• Fostering Practical Skills – Equipping young people with life and employability skills.
• Funding Priorities

The fund will prioritise applications that contribute to one or more of the below funding priorities;
• Strengthen the resilience, confidence and life skills of young people to support transitions into employment/self-employment, further education, training, apprenticeships, or volunteering
• Promote a sense of wellbeing, belonging, safety, and the ability to build healthy relationships within society
• Address specific issues of concern around young people within the community by focusing on their prevention either directly or through early intervention, to avoid poor decisions and crisis
• Projects located in areas of high deprivation or higher levels of crime/ASB.

To find out more visit http://www.suffolkcf.org.uk/.../suffolk-futures-fund.../