News Archive
State of the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise Sector in Suffolk Survey 2024/25
Help us to help you by understanding the needs of your organisation Suffolk Community Foundation is delighted to be collaborating with Community...
New Year’s Honours for voluntary sector
The team at Suffolk Community Foundation would like to wish those who have been recognised in the New Year's Honours for their work in the voluntary...
Could we help you Survive Winter?
Suffolk Community Foundation is urging older people on low incomes to get in touch and see if they could benefit from a grant to help them stay warm...
Green Light Trust awarded vital funding for essential woodland management
Suffolk Community Foundation has awarded Green Light Trust (GLT) funds to support a year of essential management at a much-loved ancient woodland...
New Chief Executive for Suffolk Community Foundation
Suffolk Community Foundation (SCF) has appointed Hannah Bloom at its new Chief Executive. Hannah, who is currently the Foundation’s Director of...
Help Suffolk’s most vulnerable to Survive Winter
Suffolk Community Foundation has launched its annual Surviving Winter appeal to raise vital funds to help vulnerable older people to stay warm and...
New appointments at Suffolk Community Foundation
We are delighted that Mark Wilkinson and Fran Wright have joined the Foundation this month. Mark joins as Director of Finance and Operations and...
First groups benefit from £23m Sizewell C Community Fund
£300k awarded to nine organisations in first round of funding Awards range from £2k to £170k for groups across East Suffolk Sizewell C Community...
Charity quiz night at Seckford Hall
Over 120 people joined us for our Quiz Night last Thursday evening at Seckford Hall Hotel and Spa. The evening was kindly sponsored by Bates Wells...
PLMR Genesis announces charity partnership with Suffolk Community Foundation
Award-winning PR and Digital Marketing Agency, PLMR Genesis, is delighted to announce a new charity partnership with Suffolk Community Foundation....
Professional advisor networking event
On Thursday 17th October, we welcomed 70 guests to our professional advisor networking event which was kindly sponsored by Kingsfleet Wealth and...
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...
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...
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 ‘New King’ of Sutton Hoo awarded county’s highest honour
Professor Martin Carver has become the 15th person to be awarded the Suffolk Medal. The investiture took place today, Friday 21st June, at the...
Help us celebrate Suffolk Day 2024
Schools, businesses, families and residents are being invited to help celebrate the icons, attractions, landscapes and institutions which make the...
How Sizewell C is funding the future wellbeing of East Suffolk
A new fund will ensure that local communities most impacted by the construction of Sizewell C can apply for grants, schemes, measures and projects...
Suffolk Community Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of a new charitable fund with Ellisons Solicitors.
The Ellisons Foundation Fund will award grants annually to charities and voluntary organisations operating in Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, where the...
High Sheriff of Suffolk Mark Pendlington DL helps Raise Over £75,000 through Legacy Fundraising Projects
Mark Pendlington DL, former High Sheriff of Suffolk, concluded his tenure last week with a remarkable achievement, raising over £75,000 through...
Marriott Motor Group supports local charities via fund with Suffolk Community Foundation
Suffolk Community Foundation (SCF) has been working with Marriott Motor Group for a number of years. Marriott Motor Group has a strong sense of...
Suffolk charities benefit from £4.5m of grants thanks to Suffolk Community Foundation
Over 300 guests including charities and community groups, public sector and business leaders attended Suffolk Community Foundation’s Annual Review...
Charity Auction – Bid for Suffolk!
Suffolk's High Sheriff, Mark Pendlington DL, proudly announces the High Sheriff of Suffolk's Legacy Auction in Association with Birketts LLP, an...
Appointment of Hannah Bloom as new Director of Philanthropy and Engagement
Melanie Craig, Chief Executive, Suffolk Community Foundation, is delighted to announce the appointment of Hannah Bloom as the new Director of...
“Outstanding” contribution recognised with county’s highest honour
A former lecturer and foster carer with a passion for architecture and history has been awarded the Suffolk Medal in recognition of the outstanding...
Launch of a new charitable fund with Beckett Investment Management Group Ltd
Suffolk Community Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of a new charitable fund with Beckett Investment Management Group Ltd. The Beckett...
Tim’s Surviving Winter Sleep Out For Suffolk
On December 14th, Tim along with his dear friend Christine will be sleeping out to raise money and awareness for the Surviving Winter Appeal. Tim...
Make Suffolk a better place together – DanceEast Nov 14th
On Tuesday November 14th at DanceEast Ipswich, Suffolk Community Foundation hosted a truly special night with people who really make a difference in...