Closure of the Surviving Winter campaign
We wish to announce the closure of our Surviving Winter campaign, following 16 years of supporting vulnerable older people across Suffolk. Thanks to the generosity of local people, the campaign has raised more than £1.65 million since its launch. These funds have...
Partnership and Collaboration Workshop
On Friday 25 September, Suffolk Community Foundation and Community Action Suffolk brought together 50 voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations from across Suffolk for a Partnership and Collaboration Workshop, held at Kesgrave Community Centre....
Annual Professional Advisers’ event at Jimmy’s Farm
More than 50 professional advisers joined us at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park for our annual networking event, bringing together peers from across Suffolk for a morning of networking, discussion, and insight. Held in the beautiful Celebration Tent, guests arrived...
Exclusive Christchurch Mansion Event for Our Suffolk 100 donors
Last week, 92 guests gathered at Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich, for an exclusive Suffolk 100 event organised by Suffolk Community Foundation. The event showcased and promoted the collective impact of Suffolk 100, which supports the Foundation’s core costs and helps...
DPL Group launches The DPL Group Foundation in Partnership with Suffolk Community Foundation
The DPL Group is delighted to announce the official launch of the DPL Group Foundation, the new charitable initiative delivering lasting social value legacy across our communities. The DPL Group Foundation builds on the successful 25-year philanthropic value delivered...
“Everyone is so friendly and we all have great fun”
A regular at an older people’s social club which has received a grant from the Sizewell C Community Fund has described the get-togethers as “great fun” while praising the positive difference they have made to her life. Barbara began attending the Rose and Sweet...
Partnership and Collaboration Workshop
Suffolk Community Foundation and Community Action Suffolk will be cohosting a Partnership & Collaboration Workshop. The purpose of this free workshop is to help Chairs and CEOs of Suffolk charities come together for a focused, half-day session designed to...
Celebrating the county’s champions with a Suffolk Medal
Four outstanding individuals who have made a positive and lasting difference to the county of Suffolk have been awarded the coveted Suffolk Medal. The accolades, which are the highest honour the county can bestow, were presented during the Suffolk Day celebrations in...
£340,000 boost for Suffolk’s young people
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...
A Boost to Climate and Communities in Suffolk: The Impact of the Axter Climate & Community Fund
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...
Celebrating the charities which make a difference
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...
Honouring a lifetime of quiet service – Peter & Joy Holder
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...
£59k grant hits the right note for British Legion band
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...
Creating Healthier Communities: The Impact of the Beckett Health & Wellbeing Fund
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 &...
First grants awarded to help older people ‘Survive Winter’
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...
Popular singing project awarded £12.5k from Sizewell C Community Fund
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...
SAX Community Fridge receives grant from Sizewell C Community Fund
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...
Surviving Winter 2025 launches
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...
