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🎄✨ Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year from the whole team at Suffolk Community Foundation.

Thank you for supporting us and for helping bring hope to so many across Suffolk. 💜💜

#suffolkcharities #communityfunding #voluntarysectorinsuffolk #happychristmas

Thank you Mark at @suffolk_sound for all your support this year. Last week, Danielle, our Director of Grants & Impact, took to the airwaves to encourage local giving this winter – especially in light of the challenges Suffolk charities are facing.

As always, it was a pleasure to speak to Mark on his Community Hour show, thank you for the opportunity.💜

#communityhour #supportlocal

Last week`s Suffolk Together at Christmas, HRH The Princess of Wales` Carol Service for the East of England at @stedscath was a very special evening, giving us the opportunity to thank and celebrate Suffolk`s voluntary sector.

We would like to thank all those who performed so beautifully during the service, from the children who read the charity case studies and Charlie Haylock for reading his Christmas poem, to the wonderful choir, the Lowestoft Longshoremen and the @soulsanctuarygospelchoir for their glorious singing.

What an evening to remember! ✨

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Photo credit: Tom Soper Photography

Suffolk Community Foundation has once again partnered with @commactionsuff to work on a State of the Sector survey to fully understand the needs of the VCFSE sector in Suffolk.

Your input helps identify challenges, influence policy, and track trends. Completing the 30 minute survey enters you into a £1,000 donation draw, and findings will be shared.

Survey link ➡ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/StateOfTheSector2026

The closing date for responses is 9am on Monday 2nd February 2026.

Thank you very much in advance for your support.

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Suffolk Community Foundation congratulates Mark Pendlington DL on his appointment as the new Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk. Mark will succeed Clare, Countess of Euston, CVO, who will retire on 15th April 2026 after distinguished service to the county.

Having worked closely with Mark during his year as High Sheriff 2023/24, we know how passionate and committed he is to Suffolk and its thriving voluntary sector. This is such a well-deserved honour, and we very much look forward to working with Mark over the forthcoming years. 💜

Photo taken at @hiveipswich during Mark`s year as High Sheriff of Suffolk.

#lordlieutenant #suffolkcharities

Last evening’s Suffolk Together at Christmas, HRH The Princess of Wales` Carol Service for the East of England at @stedscath was nothing short of magical - a heartfelt celebration of the incredible charities across our county who work tirelessly to support the most vulnerable in our communities. 💜

Highlights of the service included moving charity case studies beautifully read by school children, uplifting performances from the choir and gospel singers from @soulsanctuarygospelchoir and a Christmas poem written and read by Charlie Haylock.

It was more than just carols — it was a reminder of the power of community, compassion, and coming together to make a difference. 🎄✨

The evening would not have been possible without the support of our incredible sponsors, thank you to: @lifeathalo, Associated British Ports, @ashtonslegal, Barnes Construction, @birkettsllp , @coastlinegraphics, Debach, Edmundham Developments , @elvedenestate , @eustonfarm, Greene & Greene, @hobbycrafthq
@icelandcharity @johngrose , @scruttonbland @skinnersfieldandtrial, Troston Farms Ltd, @wtwcorporate and Gina Long.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, sang with us, and supported us. Your voices and your kindness truly lit up the night. 💫

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