Established in 2005, Suffolk Community Foundation is a registered charity and part of a national family of 47 community foundations across the UK.

We work closely with key stakeholders to increase understanding of need and raise essential funds to support local charities and community groups.

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By giving to Suffolk Community Foundation, you will ensure that small charities working throughout the county receive the much-needed funding they rely on, to enable them to continue their essential work for the most vulnerable in our communities.

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Suffolk Community Foundation manages 136 grant making funds and, last year, awarded £3.8 million in funding (excluding the Sizewell C Community Fund).  Grant size ranges from £500 to £40,000 or above, sometimes over multiple years. The average amount awarded was £4,546.

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A smarter, simpler way to apply for funding

From 1 June 2026, the Foundation will launch a new AI-powered community impact platform, designed specifically for the UK charity and community sector. It will make it easier than ever to deliver programmes, manage grants, and demonstrate your impact.

The platform will streamline the entire funding process, making applications quicker and more intuitive. With less time spent on administration and reporting, you can focus on what matters most – delivering your services. It will also help generate clearer, stronger evidence to support compliance and strengthen future funding applications.

When applying for the first time, you will simply register your organisation to get started. You will then gain access to your secure Funding Portal – a dedicated space for all your applications and reporting.

Your Funding Portal is your personalised gateway to our grants programme. It will guide you through a straightforward eligibility check, asking a few key questions to confirm your suitability before you apply in full. You can also upload and store supporting documents securely, making them easy to access and reuse. By reducing repetition and administration, the portal ensures that information you provide supports future applications – making the process even faster next time.

The platform is built to make completing applications easier and more efficient. You can save your progress, revisit previous applications, and benefit from a built-in AI tool to help shape your responses. If you need support at any stage, a live chat function is available, along with guidance from a dedicated member of the Plinth team.

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Suffolk Community Foundation welcomes new Trustee Jane Millar

Suffolk Community Foundation welcomes new Trustee Jane Millar

by admin-support | Aug 13, 2021 | Featured, Recent Events

Suffolk Community Foundation is delighted to welcome Jane Millar to the Board of Trustees. Jane started her NHS career on the Management Trainee pathway and after holding senior positions at two acute hospitals, she went on to manage two mental health hospitals. The...
East of England Co-op’s Community Cares Fund awards over £100,000 to 30 organisations across the region

East of England Co-op’s Community Cares Fund awards over £100,000 to 30 organisations across the region

by admin-support | Aug 12, 2021 | Featured, Recent Events

Pictured: Re-engage, who received funding towards telephone befriending and tea parties for older people living in Suffolk The East of England Co-op Community Cares Fund is administered by Suffolk Community Foundation working with Essex and Norfolk Community...
Brand New Podcast Series The Change Makers by Sir Tom Hughes-Hallett launches

Brand New Podcast Series The Change Makers by Sir Tom Hughes-Hallett launches

by admin-support | Aug 3, 2021 | Featured, Recent Events

In this exciting new podcast series, Sir Tom Hughes-Hallett (@SirTomHH) interviews founders of charities social businesses and social movements, highlighting the wonderful work been done right here in the UK. After a successful business career – Tom ran...
£300,000 boost received by local charities supporting mental health in Suffolk

£300,000 boost received by local charities supporting mental health in Suffolk

by admin-support | Jul 15, 2021 | Featured, Recent Events

Suffolk Community Foundation’s ‘Equity in Mind Fund’ has recently awarded £300,000 to 6 Suffolk charities and community groups.   The fund, which was launched earlier in the year by Suffolk Community Foundation in partnership with Suffolk and North East Essex ICS, met...
High Sheriff of Suffolk launches sponsored walk in support of the High Sheriff’s Fund

High Sheriff of Suffolk launches sponsored walk in support of the High Sheriff’s Fund

by admin-support | Jul 13, 2021 | Featured, Recent Events

As part of Edward Creasy’s Shrieval Programme for 2021, a very special charity walk across Suffolk will take place to raise vital funds to support the work of local charities and community groups. Together, on September 11th 2021, walkers will make the journey...
Two new investitures of The Suffolk Medal take place on Suffolk Day

Two new investitures of The Suffolk Medal take place on Suffolk Day

by admin-support | Jun 21, 2021 | Featured, Recent Events

The fifth and sixth Suffolk Medals will be presented today on Monday 21st June at the launch of Suffolk Day 2021 on Market Hill in Clare, and broadcast live on BBC Radio Suffolk. Suffolk’s highest honour is being awarded to Linda Hoggarth, from Mid-Suffolk for...
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