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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...
Community projects receive £550,000 funding boost
Nine local organisations have benefited from a total of over a half a million pounds in the latest round of funding from the Sizewell C Community Fund. £550,000 was awarded by Suffolk Community Foundation in the third round of funding, bringing the total support...
Making the topic of tax a little less daunting
We work with professional advisors across Suffolk to support their clients to explore their philanthropic giving options and how they can have the greatest impact with their giving. Whilst we are well placed to advise on philanthropy and support local grassroot...
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Last week, Jess and the Grants Team, together with Laura Butters from @baberghsuffolk and Jacqui Wilkinson from @c@commactionsuff hosted a Funding Summit in Elmswell.
The event included a presentation from Hannah on the State of the Sector, as well as workshops on writing successful funding applications (led by Jess and the The @@tnlcommunityfund), trustee and volunteer roles and responsibilities, and safeguarding essentials.
The workshops were followed by a `Meet the Funder` session featuring presentations from Suffolk Community Foundation, the National Lottery Community Fund, the Babergh and Mid Suffolk Council Grants Team, Community Action Suffolk, and Suffolk County Council.
The event was very well attended, with around 80 participants, and the feedback so far has been overwhelmingly positive. A second Funding Summit will be held in Bildeston on the morning of 19 November.
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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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We are delighted to spread the word about a Christmas Fair in aid of the @standupforsuffolk Fund.
Friday 21st November, 4-8pm
Saturday 22nd November, 10am - 4pm
The Guildhall, Hadleigh IP7 5DN
Over 30 gorgeous stalls, carols, raffle and festive cheer 🎄
Stand Up For Suffolk is a giving circle, managed by Suffolk Community Foundation, which was set up by a group of friends with the aim of supporting their community and learning more about local need. Since inception in 2022, members have positively impacted the lives of over 39,000 individuals in Suffolk.
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Clare and Lucy accompanied supporters of the Women & Girls’ Fund to a fabulous lunch cooked by individuals receiving support from Suffolk Refugee Support with their Patron Sir Nick Young, former CEO of the British Red Cross .
The three-course meal included dishes from Iran, Syria and Afghanistan all hand cooked, some taking many hours. Guests heard from Sir Nick and Martin Simmonds who shared some interesting statistics on the global issues surrounding refugees.
Lucy and SCF supporter Emma visited Oasis English Language School in Ipswich, which offers English Language sessions for up to 25 students from 24 different countries. Oasis is the only provision in Ipswich which offers a creche whilst lessons are taking place.
Thank you for taking the time to show us around and for all the amazing work you do 💜
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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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