by Anna Norman Butler | Jun 1, 2026 | Forthcoming grants, News
New research has shown that people in the east of England donated just 0.84% of their disposable income to charity in 2025 – a reduction on the year before. The data comes from Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) ’s Local Giving Report, which shows: 58% of people in the...
by Anna Norman Butler | May 14, 2026 | News
Six organisations that support East Suffolk communities by bringing people together have been awarded a share of £210,000 from the Sizewell C Community Fund. The latest round of funding has been presented to a wide range of projects, including sports clubs, community...
by Anna Norman Butler | Apr 27, 2026 | News
Bury St Edmunds will take centre stage on Sunday 21 June 2026 as the town hosts Suffolk Day, a vibrant celebration showcasing the county’s food culture, heritage and musical talent. Delivered in partnership with local councils, cultural organisations and Suffolk...
by Anna Norman Butler | Apr 23, 2026 | News
“At Suffolk Community Foundation’s Annual Review and The High Sheriff Awards in mid‑March, the 2025/26 High Sheriff, Gulshan Kayembe, summarised the VCSE landscape in a way that was both clear‑eyed and hopeful. She reminded us that while funding sits at the...
by Anna Norman Butler | Apr 23, 2026 | News
What started as a simple idea – helping people with limited time and money make a real difference – has quickly grown into a fundraising success. The Stand Up For Suffolk Fund, launched in 2023, was created for people in their 30s and 40s who want to learn...
by Anna Norman Butler | Apr 20, 2026 | News
The challenge of financial instability across Suffolk’s voluntary sector has continued to increase in the last twelve months due to falling income and rising costs, with many organisations facing unprecedented challenges in demand to provide services. The latest...
by Anna Norman Butler | Mar 31, 2026 | News, Uncategorized
Hundreds of young people are being given a helping hand to overcome challenges with mental health, education and employment thanks to a new fund celebrating the 20th anniversary of Suffolk Community Foundation. The Foundation marked its milestone anniversary in 2025...
by Anna Norman Butler | Mar 30, 2026 | News, Uncategorized
Ipswich-based flat roofing design and specification practice Axter Ltd, is on a mission to transform the way flat roofs are designed, installed, used, and maintained. Driven by innovation and sustainability, Axter not only looks for better ways to waterproof...
by Anna Norman Butler | Mar 12, 2026 | News, Uncategorized
More than 250 charity representatives, voluntary workers, community champions, supporters and business leaders have joined forces to recognise the charities which are making a difference at a celebration hosted by Suffolk Community Foundation. The Foundation’s Annual...
by Anna Norman Butler | Feb 24, 2026 | News, Uncategorized
A legacy has been created in memory of Peter and Joy Holder, a couple who met, married, and lived their lives in Suffolk. They were modest, hardworking people who both worked at Eastern Counties Farmers, in Ipswich. Peter spent his entire career there and together...
by Anna Norman Butler | Feb 2, 2026 | News, Uncategorized
A marching band that brings the community together by giving musicians of all ages and abilities the chance to perform has said a £59,497 grant from the Sizewell C Community Fund will “make a huge difference”. The Band of The Royal British Legion Leiston is one of...
by Anna Norman Butler | Jan 29, 2026 | News, Uncategorized
As an East Anglian based business offering financial advice from offices based in Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich and Norwich, Beckett Investment Management Group wanted to set up a charitable fund to support local communities. In December 2023 the Beckett Health &...
by Anna Norman Butler | Dec 11, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Suffolk Community Foundation has awarded nearly £40,000 to charities and voluntary organisations which are helping older people to stay well as the weather turns colder – and is now appealing for further donations so that it can offer even more support. The first...
by Anna Norman Butler | Nov 21, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
A popular project which gives people the chance to connect with others to socialise and sing to boost their wellbeing has received a £12,535 grant from the Sizewell C Community Fund. Cohere Arts has been awarded the money to deliver 30 “Tonic – singing for...
by Anna Norman Butler | Oct 27, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
SAX Community Fridge one of eight projects awarded a share of just over £660,000 in the latest round of Sizewell C Community Fund grants The Saxmundham project has been hailed for bringing the community together The latest awards take the total distributed since the...
by Anna Norman Butler | Oct 22, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Suffolk Community Foundation has launched its 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...
by Anna Norman Butler | Oct 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
The amazing team at Lucid Systems have just taken on an incredible challenge; climbing Mount Snowdon to fundraise for Suffolk Community Foundation. The trip began with a group journey to Snowdonia National Park. The team stayed in Porthmadog the night before,...
by Anna Norman Butler | Sep 30, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
This month, Georgie and James welcomed around 50 guests to their home for an event to share the positive impact the giving circle, Stand Up For Suffolk, has already achieved by supporting charities in the county. The evening brought together members of the giving...
by Anna Norman Butler | Sep 30, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Over the past ten years, the Arts & Culture Fund has awarded £118,000 across 77 grants, each and every one sparking creativity and connection in communities across the county. With applications set to reopen in early 2026, the Fund remains a vital resource for...
by Anna Norman Butler | Sep 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Local people are being urged to nominate the unsung heroes who have made a lasting and positive difference to the community for the county’s highest honour – a Suffolk Medal. Suffolk Community Foundation, which coordinates the medal, is encouraging residents to...
by Anna Norman Butler | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Despite a wet and windy start to the day, we were delighted to welcome over 60 professional advisers to our networking event, held at the beautiful Seckford Hall, Woodbridge on Wednesday 3rd September. Once seated with a delicious breakfast, Hannah Bloom, CEO,...
by Anna Norman Butler | Aug 29, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
James Thompson and Alex Parish took on the ultimate endurance challenge recently to raise money for the Stand Up For Suffolk giving circle managed by Suffolk Community Foundation. They ran 100K side by side in 13 and a half hours, pushing through unusually high...
by Anna Norman Butler | Jul 24, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Suffolk’s charity and voluntary sector is facing a perfect storm as a sharp increase in demand on services due to government cuts coincides with a significant fall in income, and a serious decline in volunteer numbers. These are the findings of a comprehensive study...
by Anna Norman Butler | Jul 21, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
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...
by Anna Norman Butler | Jul 14, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
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...
by Anna Norman Butler | Jul 1, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
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...
by Anna Norman Butler | Jun 24, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
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,...
by Anna Norman Butler | Jun 21, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
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...
by Anna Norman Butler | Jun 10, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
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...
by Anna Norman Butler | May 22, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
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...