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
100 Kilometres in 13.5 hours – a journey to remember
James Thompson and Alex Parish took on the ultimate endurance challenge recently to raise money for the Stand Up For Suffolk giving circle managed by Suffolk Community Foundation. They ran 100K side by side in 13 and a half hours, pushing through unusually high...
Suffolk’s Charity and Voluntary Groups Facing Perfect Storm
Suffolk’s charity and voluntary sector is facing a perfect storm as a sharp increase in demand on services due to government cuts coincides with a significant fall in income, and a serious decline in volunteer numbers. These are the findings of a comprehensive study...
Community radio station among six organisations to share £490,000
Sizewell C Community Fund awards six local organisations £490k in latest round of grants Groups such as ABC Radio and The Long Shop Museum receive awards ranging from £9k to £331k The Sizewell C Community Fund is making around £2m available every year for the next 10...
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Congratulations to James and Alex, who recently completed the Stour Valley Path 100K Ultra Run in aid of the @standupforsuffolk giving circle, managed by Suffolk Community Foundation.
This impressive duo completed the challenge in 13.5 hours, raising over £3,700 with Gift Aid.
Thank you for your support and huge congratulations from us all at Suffolk Community Foundation! 💜
Read more in the Latest News section of our website, link in bio.
#givingcircles #fundraising #suffolkcharities
Thank you @suffolk_sound for another great community hour! Last week, it was Hannah`s turn to talk to Mark about the Foundation and why it`s so important to support local charities and voluntary organisations.
Thank you Mark! 💜
#communityradio #suffolkcharities
We`re recruiting for someone to join our team as a Sizewell C Community Fund Grants Officer.
This role will involve working in a small team to support charities and voluntary organisations which are applying for grants from the Sizewell C Community Fund. If you`re a good communicator and have a passion for making a difference to East Suffolk`s communities, then please visit our website (`Join our team` page) to find out more. Link in bio.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 22nd September
#suffolkjobs #voluntarysectorjob @sizewellc
The quieter summer months offer a great opportunity for teams to come together to work on upcoming objectives and plans. Earlier on in the month, our grants team, which has recently welcomed a new Director of Grants and Impact, Danielle Waller, had an ‘away day’ to work on their key learnings from the year as well as their priorities and strategy for the next five years.
It was a positive, productive and enjoyable day; thank you to the whole team for their valuable contributions. 💜
#workinglunch #teamworking
We are delighted to help spread the word for The Sybil Carthew Trust which is looking for new Trustees.
The Sybil Carthew Trust is an Almshouse charity based in Woodbridge that has been providing homes and independent living for local residents in housing need.
Mrs Sybil Carthew of Woodbridge Abbey left a sum of money in her Will to build Almshouses on her land. In 1971, the Almshouses were complete and currently stand as 15 self-contained flats, a guest suite and a community room.
Expressions of interest from potential new Trustees are welcomed.
Please contact:
The Clerk - Jennifer Millard
Email: [email protected]
#charitytrustee #suffolkcharity #almhouses
We`re thrilled to announce that @burydropin has received a £1,000 award through the State of the VCFSE Sector Survey from @commactionsuff and @suffolk_giving.
Bury Drop In was chosen at random from the 196 charities and voluntary organisations who generously gave up their time to fill in the questionnaire (thank you). This award will go directly towards providing emergency summer provisions for its guests – a vital lifeline during the warmer months.
As a registered charity, Bury Drop In relies on donations to continue its essential work; it costs around £7,500 every month to keep its services running. This year, it is celebrating 10 years of growth, triumph and life-changing impact. 💜
To read the results of the State of the Sector survey, please visit the `Latest News` section of website, link in bio.
#suffolkcharities #charitablegiving #localimpact
