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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.../

We have launched our annual Surviving Winter campaign to support older people to stay warm and eat well as the weather turns colder.

Rather than gifting money to individuals to help with fuel costs, this year’s campaign will invite charities to apply for up to £5,000 in funding for practical projects which support older people (60+) throughout the winter.

Hannah Bloom, chief executive, said: “Over the past 15 years, we have raised a staggering £1.6m through our annual Surviving Winter campaign, which has supported thousands of vulnerable people as the weather turns colder.

“This year, we’re continuing to evolve our approach to meet the changing needs of our communities. While heating homes remains a priority, we know that staying warm, well and connected goes beyond fuel support. That’s why we’re inviting charities and community groups to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to deliver practical, impactful projects for older people."

For more information, please visit www.suffolkcf.org.uk/surviving-winter-campaign/

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Recently, pupils from @ipswich_school visited @4youngpeople, one of the charities they have chosen to support this year. CEO, Becky Warnock provided valuable insight into the organisation’s work, supporting approximately 800 young people annually through their youth programmes and counselling services.

During the visit, students toured the charity’s new waterfront premises, made possible by funding from the Town Deal Regeneration Fund. Lucy also introduced them to the Foundation and explained how it helps to support voluntary organisations across the county. The pupils will share their experience with the rest of the school during an upcoming assembly and begin developing creative fundraising initiatives to support 4YP.

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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 14 October, 9.30am - 1.30pm. If you`re part of a 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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