Connecting causes that matter with people who care
We provide grants to help charities and community organisations who are supporting local people facing disadvantage, to improve their lives.
We do this by working with individuals, families, businesses, professional advisors, and charitable trusts, helping them to fund local groups that are tackling the issues they care about most.
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We understand the vital role of Suffolk’s community groups and grassroots charities in making a difference in people’s lives.
We champion your organisation by connecting you with our donors and funds which will support you to be stronger.
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The benefit of working with us is that we have the connections and experience to help you give to the issues you care about.
Every gift, large or small, makes a positive difference to individuals and to communities right here in Suffolk.
What we do
Our work is set against the current backdrop of rising levels of need in Suffolk, with an estimated 75,000 now living in poverty.
Partnering with the VCFSE sector demonstrates that the will in Suffolk to provide support remains undiminished.
Professional Advisors
We have the privilege of building long-term and trusted relationships with many professional advisors and their clients.
An advisor’s expertise, when combined with the Foundation’s deep knowledge of local need, continues to provide wonderful opportunities for those who care about Suffolk to realise their charitable ambitions locally.
We provide a range of options for private clients, including:
- Legacies & gifts in wills
- Transferring the burden of running a charitable fund
- Creating a personal fund
- Creating a memorial fund
- Trust transfers
Latest News
Hannah Bloom becomes Chief Executive
Hannah Bloom has officially become Chief Executive of Suffolk Community Foundation as of Monday 10 February. Hannah joined the Foundation in March 2024 as Director of Philanthropy and Engagement. She brought with her extensive charity and voluntary services...
Local community groups receive £1.1m in latest Sizewell C funding
£1.1m awarded to 11 organisations in the second round of Sizewell C Community Fund, taking the total to £1.4m awarded to date Awards range from £10k to £201k for groups serving East Suffolk, including Home-Start in Suffolk and Wardens Trust Funding comes from Sizewell...
State of the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise Sector in Suffolk Survey 2024/25
Help us to help you by understanding the needs of your organisation Suffolk Community Foundation is delighted to be collaborating with Community Action Suffolk (CAS) on The State of the Sector 2024/25 survey, which will be critical in creating a front-line view point...
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Suffolk Community Foundation and @sizewellc are delighted to support Wardens Trust, which has recently been awarded £122,507 from the Sizewell C Community Fund.
“Everyone at Wardens Trust is enormously grateful for the grant support we have received from the Sizewell C Community Fund. It will help us continue to deliver our essential support services to the elderly and disabled in our local community.”
Dr Alexander Gimson, Chair, Wardens Trust.
The Sizewell C Community Fund will provide up to £23m to local charities, community groups and organisations which are delivering projects that benefit local communities in East Suffolk. Find out more about grants awarded at:
www.sizewellcfund.org.uk
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@homestartsuffolk has been awarded £201,881 in the latest round of funding from the Sizewell C Community Fund, administered by Suffolk Community Foundation.
“We are grateful for the generous funding from the Sizewell C Community Fund. This crucial support will enable us to increase our capacity to deliver family support in Leiston and the surrounding areas. By working with more families, we can reduce isolation, improve mental health, and strengthen parenting skills, creating more stable and supportive home environments. The impact of this support will ripple through generations, helping families build stronger foundations for the future during a time of significant local change.” Tara Spence, CEO, Home Start in Suffolk
The Sizewell C Community Fund will provide up to £23m to local charities, community groups and organisations which are delivering projects that benefit local communities in East Suffolk.
Find out more at www.sizewellcfund.org.uk
@sizewellc @homestartsuffolk #suffolkcommunityfoundation
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We are delighted that Hannah Bloom is now CEO of Suffolk Community Foundation 💜
Hannah joined the Foundation in March 2024 as Director of Philanthropy and Engagement, bringing with her a wealth of experience of the voluntary sector.
As a team, we`re excited to be working with Hannah to help voluntary organisations thrive across the county.
Read more here: https://www.suffolkcf.org.uk/hannah-bloom-becomes-chief-executive/
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Suffolk Community Foundation and Sizewell C are delighted to announce that @headwaysuffolk has been awarded £137,406 to support those living with a brain injury or neurological condition in Leiston, Aldeburgh and surrounding villages.
Helen Fairweather, CEO Headway Suffolk said: “We are delighted to have been awarded this grant. In these difficult times it is refreshing to be able to offer a free service to people who have been affected by a neurological condition. We are very excited about producing a musical on brain injury. We are very grateful to the Sizewell C Community Fund for the funding.”
The Sizewell C Community Fund will provide up to £23m to local charities, community groups and organisations which are working to support local residents impacted by the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power station.
Find out more at www.sizewellcfund.org.uk
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February has arrived with an icy start. Our Surviving Winter Appeal offers financial support to those who are struggling to stay warm this winter.
You may apply if you meet the criteria below:
- Aged 66 plus
- Not on pension credit
- Maximum income £20k individual and £24k couple
- Maximum savings £5,000
- Live in Suffolk
Suffolk Community Foundation is working with three charity partners to manage the applications and payments. They are:
Citizens Advice East Suffolk
Gatehouse, Bury St Edmunds
Citizens Advice Sudbury and South Suffolk
Please visit www.suffolkcf.org.uk for more information and to donate to the appeal. You can also donate in branch at @suffolkbuildingsociety
Please spread the word to help Suffolk`s vulnerable stay warm and healthy this winter.
#survivingwinterappeal #staywarmthiswinter
Suffolk Community Foundation and @sizewellc are delighted to announce that £1.1m has been awarded to 11 charities and organisations across East Suffolk in the most recent round of funding.
These grants will help fund projects which in turn will support local residents impacted by the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power station.
The Sizewell C Community Fund will provide up to £23m to local charities, community groups and organisations which are delivering projects that benefit local communities in East Suffolk.
Find out more at www.sizewellcfund.org.uk
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