by admin-support | Nov 15, 2023 | Featured, News
On Tuesday November 14th at DanceEast Ipswich, Suffolk Community Foundation hosted a truly special night with people who really make a difference in our county. The overriding message of working together was the golden thread of the evening reminding us that...
by admin-support | Oct 20, 2023 | Featured, News
The Surviving Winter Appeal for 2023 /24 was launched on October 19th at West Suffolk College. A really great morning with partners, supporters, media and colleagues to hear from a panel of guests – We even made the news! A very big thank you to our speakers:-...
by admin-support | Oct 10, 2023 | Featured, News, Uncategorized
On Tuesday, October 10th Suffolk Community Foundation had the pleasure of hosting its latest Private-Client Professionals networking event at Suffolk Food Hall in Ipswich. Over 85 Professional Advisors from a range of sectors enjoyed a beautiful sunny afternoon...
by scf-local-nicki | Oct 4, 2023 | Featured, News
The Suffolk Community Awards took place on Monday the 25th of September at the Food Museum in Stowmarket. The awards are a unique partnership between Community Action Suffolk, Suffolk County Council and the Suffolk Association of local councils. They are designed to...
by scf-local-nicki | Jul 14, 2023 | Featured, News
Suffolk Community Foundation was pleased to host its second private client professionals networking event yesterday (13th July) at Greene and Greene Solicitors in Bury St Edmunds. Over 60 colleagues enjoyed a relaxed afternoon tea in the beautiful sunshine, with...
by scf-local-nicki | Jun 30, 2023 | Featured, News, Poverty
Immediately after all the festivities of the Suffolk Day launch in Ipswich, we were so grateful to Suffolk’s High Sheriff, Mark Pendlington DL and Professor Helen Langton, Vice Chancellor of University of Suffolk, for partnering with us to deliver one of a series of...
by scf-local-nicki | Jun 26, 2023 | News, Thriving & Safe Communities
One Big Multicultural Festival is set to return to Alexandra Park in Ipswich on July 23rd this year with a party like no other! The event is a celebration of Suffolk’s many cultures and brings communities together. Previously held in September, this year the festival...
by scf-local-nicki | Jun 26, 2023 | Featured, News
Suffolk Community Foundation is thrilled to announce the opening of three new funds in recent weeks. We are incredibly excited to be working with these donors to make a lasting difference to communities in Suffolk. The Axter Climate & Community Fund The Axter Climate...
by scf-local-nicki | Jun 21, 2023 | Featured, News
2023 Suffolk Medal recipients:Rebecca Crerar and Dr Jonathan Adnams OBE The Suffolk Medal is the highest honour that Suffolk can bestow on one of its own and two outstanding Suffolk people are now only the 12th and 13th recipients of this prestigious honour. The...
by scf-local-nicki | Jun 16, 2023 | Featured, News
The Mayor of Ipswich is proud to host celebrations for Suffolk Day on 21 June 2023, led by a military parade through the town centre and county ceremony. ‘Be free in 23’ celebrations will start with an early morning parade by 4 Army Air Corps who will exercise its...
by scf-local-nicki | Apr 2, 2023 | Featured, News
The new High Sheriff of Suffolk, Mark Pendlington, was ‘sworn-in’ at a ceremony at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday 30th March at 12 noon. Mark Pendlington lives with his partner Richard, in Acton near Sudbury. “I am excited about my year but there is much...
by scf-local-nicki | Mar 28, 2023 | News, Uncategorized
Suffolk Dog Day was launched in 2007 by an incredible group of volunteers. Whilst sat around a table enjoying a meal, they decided to launch a fun day for dogs and their owners in order to create awareness and raise funds for the work of Suffolk Community Foundation....
by scf-local-nicki | Mar 16, 2023 | All live Grants, Featured, News
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils next wave of funding with Suffolk Community Foundation through dedicated ‘Fred. Olsen Community Fund’ Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a second round of grant funding for local causes in partnership with Suffolk...
by scf-local-nicki | Mar 15, 2023 | Featured, News
Suffolk Community Foundation held their Annual Review on Monday (13 March), this year combining it with the county’s High Sheriff Awards. Held at Trinity Park, over 400 hundred guests gathered from every corner of Suffolk including charities and community groups,...
