Fresh from their critically acclaimed debut in Aldeburgh, the @suffolkchamberorchestra is back — and this time, they’re headlining #suffolkday2025 bringing their electric energy to the biggest day in the county`s calendar. Get ready for bespoke arrangements of Ed Sheeran, The Darkness and a heartfelt nod to Lowestoft`s legendary son Benjamin Britten. Classical, reimagined - Modern, bold, and rooted in Suffolk.

This year, the main event, including the Suffolk Day proclamation, the Suffolk Medal presentations and a performance by the Suffolk Chamber Orchestra, will be taking place in Lowestoft. All are welcome to attend the ceremony on London Road North, outside the Britten Centre at 9.30am. This will be followed by the First Light Festival opening parade at East Point Pavilion.

Please visit www.SuffolkDay.co.uk for more information.

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Suffolk Community Foundation and @sizewellc are delighted to announce that £89,153 has been awarded to I Made This through the Sizewell C Community Fund. The Adventures in Animation project sees experienced facilitators working with young people with autism/ASD or other special educational needs (SEN) to empower and inspire the young people to create stop-motion animation films.

Paul Fitzgerald, Project Manager said: “I Made This is excited to be able to deliver our stop-motion animation project – for children with autism and other special needs – in the Leiston area thanks to the Sizewell C Community Fund. The grant will enable us to expand the work we have been doing in East Suffolk for the past 15 years. Our application was in part successful because of the support and advice from Suffolk Community Foundation, whose guidance was invaluable.”

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 most impacted by Sizewell C construction in East Suffolk. Find out more at www.sizewellcfund.org.uk

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Lucy from Suffolk Community Foundation recently accompanied Suffolk High Sheriff Gulshan Kayembe and her Chaplin, Christine Laverock, on a visit to the team at @homestartsuffolk as they prepared for their annual fundraising ball. CEO Tara Spence updated the High Sheriff on some of the challenges the 30,000 families in poverty are facing in the county and the need for continued support.

The second visit was to @brightenthecornersips (formerly Out Loud Music). CEO Joe Bailey talked about the education and training programmes they offer to young people aged between 16-25 wanting to enter the music sector and plans for their multi-venue Music Festival which takes place 13th & 14 June.

Thank you for having us! 💜

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Our thanks to the students at East Point Academy, The Benjamin Britten Academy
and @ormistondenes who are busy preparing the Suffolk Day proclamation on behalf of Clare, Countess of Euston, HM Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk.

Set to be fascinating insight from young adults that builds on the strapline of #SuffolkDay2025 “celebrate the sunrise county” by heralding bright futures, a dawn of opportunity and the rays of hope, opportunities and sustainability we can bring to our communities.

This year, the main event, including the Suffolk Day proclamation, the Suffolk Medal presentations and a performance by the Suffolk Chamber Orchestra, will be taking place in Lowestoft. All are welcome to attend the ceremony outside the Britten Centre on London Road North at 9.30am, followed by the First Light Festival opening parade at East Point Pavilion.

Please visit www.SuffolkDay.co.uk for more information.

@suffolkcountycouncilofficial @eastsuffolkcouncil @the_suffolk_coast @discover.lowestoft @lowestofttowncouncil @firstlightlowestoft @suffolkchamberorchestra

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We are delighted to welcome our new Director of Grants & Impact, Danielle Waller, to the Foundation.

Danielle has spent over two decades working in the voluntary, non-for-profit and charity sectors where she has enjoyed working for local, national and international charities specialising in developing programmes to reach vulnerable and marginalised communities. Her experience spans strategy and programme development, operational oversight and the development of strategic partnerships, including extensive experience working with the private sector, government departments and UN agencies.

Danielle has a passion for community-led development and has helped small and large charities to develop and deliver impactful direct delivery and grant-giving programmes in the UK and across a range of countries in Africa and Asia.

Danielle holds an MSc in development work and lives in Suffolk with three busy children.

Welcome Danielle! 💜

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On Thursday 15th May, we held a Funding and Community Engagement Event at East Suffolk House in partnership with @eastsuffolkcouncil. We were joined by representatives from @tnlcommunityfund, @heritagefunduk, @suffolkcountycouncilofficial and @commactionsuff, each of whom delivered presentations on current funding opportunities and the support available.

The event also included a Q&A session, networking opportunities, and the chance to book follow-up funding support sessions. Over 85 people attended across the two sessions. It was a pleasure to connect with so many individuals and engage in thoughtful, productive conversations.

Thank you to all those who attended 💜

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