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
Suffolk Community Foundation at NHS Suffolk and NE Essex ICB ‘Can Do Health & Care’ EXPO 2024
On the 13th September, Jess and Nicki from our Grants Team were delighted to represent Suffolk Community Foundation at the NHS Suffolk and NE Essex ICB 'Can Do Health & Care' EXPO 2024. The event, which took place at Colchester Rugby Club, was attended by over...
University of Suffolk opens new social enterprise to improve access to dental care
Over the summer, we visited the University of Suffolk Dental CIC, a new social enterprise which aims to improve access to NHS Dental care and improve the oral health of local people. CEO, Lorraine Mattis showed us around the brand new state-of-the-art clinical...
Groups invited to bid as £23m funding pot opens
Suffolk Community Foundation is inviting eligible charitable and not-for-profit groups in East Suffolk to bid for a share of up to £23m following the opening of the Sizewell C Community Fund. Around £2m will be made available each year for the next 10 years. The money...
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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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#sizewellc #communityfunding #eastsuffolk #charitablegrants #suffolkcharities #sizewellccommunityfund #suffolkcommunityfoundation
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
#suffolkcommunityfoundation
@homestartsuffolk The Wardens Trust @headwaysuffolk 1st Leiston Scout Group @saxmusicfest Kelsale-cum-Carlton Parish Council
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Suffolk Community Foundation had two teams taking part in the Pound Gates Big Whopping Quiz of the Year last night at @milsomskesgravehall .
It was a really fun night raising funds to support the incredible work of @thesomaleofoundation. Thank you for having us!
#charityquiz #fundraising
Thanks to the huge generosity of local people, we have now raised more than £100,000 through this year’s Surviving Winter appeal! THANK YOU 💜
We are now appealing for anyone who may be eligible to consider applying for funding so that the money can reach those most in need.
You may apply for financial support 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
@gatehousebse
Citizens Advice Sudbury & 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
📣 Calling community organisations in Suffolk 📣
The @countrysidefund is launching a new funding programme TODAY to support your community projects.
You can apply for up to £25,000 for community-led projects that have the potential to:
- provide financial benefits to the locality
- build a stronger sense of community and connectedness
- increase environmental sustainability.
Applying is simple; fill in the form and submit a short video at www.royalcountrysidefund.org.uk/supportingruralcommunities.
If you`re successful, @countrysidefund will then ask you to submit a full application. Good luck!
