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The benefit of working with us is that every gift, large or small, makes a positive difference to individuals and communities right here in Suffolk.
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Our donors and funds support thousands of Suffolk’s community groups and grassroot charities. We connect your cause with people who care.
Discover how lives are being changed in Suffolk…
Suffolk Artlink’s Rock Up, a modern music programme at Colville House Youth Club, in Lowestoft, has seen remarkable changes in the young people who attend.
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REACH Community Projects are lifting people out of poverty, in and around Haverhill. Meet Jacinto and his family whose lives have been turned around thanks to REACH.
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By partnering Suffolk and Norfolk Community Foundations and engaging with charitable organisations, the LEP is able to support those who are disadvantaged.
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UpBeat is a west Suffolk based charity, providing tailored rehabilitation exercise, social and health support to people living with a heart condition.
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Foxhall Centre Lavender Trust, for older people, was saved from closure thanks to its staff, trustees, Suffolk Community Foundation and The Pargiter Trust.
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Porch Project supports young people’s physical, mental, social and educational well-being. Meet some of the youngsters from their Great Cornard session.
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Over the past year Suffolk has helped us to
award 705 grants worth an incredible…
Young people supported in their training, education or employment
Ex-offenders supported to build a positive future for themselves
People helped to achieve sustainable employment in Suffolk
People assisted to take part in some form of new sport for the first time
Suffolk residents helped to access some form of support for the first time
Residents encouranged to participate in a community activity for the first time
Suffolk’s High Sheriff Awards
Nominations are now open for the High Sheriff Awards 2019, where we celebrate the amazing work done by so many dedicated and hard working charities and individuals.
Woofers Winter Walk & Suffolk Dog Day 2019
Two very special events run by volunteers, with all proceeds being donated to support the work of Suffolk charities and community groups.
Surviving Winter Appeal
Each year, our Surviving Winter Appeal goes from strength to strength, and over the past few years we’ve heated thousands of homes and helped many vulnerable people right across Suffolk.
Latest news
Surviving Winter Appeal hits the £115,000 mark
Now in its 3rd month, Suffolk’s Surviving Winter Appeal has hit the £115,000 mark - an incredible achievement that would not have been possible without the overwhelming generosity and ongoing support of Suffolk. So far, the appeal has heated almost 300 homes...
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New report reveals only half of small charities are confident in identifying risk
A new report from the University of Suffolk, commissioned by PolicyBee, has revealed only half of small charities are confident in identifying and tackling risk. The report, entitled Under the radar: risk management in small charities, looks in depth at the risks...
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Suffolk Community Foundation’s Annual Review 2018 – Give To What You Love
Last night we were joined by trustees, charities, patrons and friends of Suffolk Community Foundation for our Annual Review at Trinity Park - this year with a theme of 'Give To What You Love & Changing Local Lives'. It featured inspiring stories of giving, a...
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