


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 our county. The overriding message of working together was the golden thread of the evening reminding us that...
The Surviving Winter 2023/24 Appeal has launched!
The Surviving Winter Appeal for 2023 /24 was launched on October 19th at West Suffolk College. A really great morning with partners, supporters, media and colleagues to hear from a panel of guests – We even made the news! A very big thank you to our speakers:-...
Private Client Professionals networking event in Ipswich
On Tuesday, October 10th Suffolk Community Foundation had the pleasure of hosting its latest Private-Client Professionals networking event at Suffolk Food Hall in Ipswich. Over 85 Professional Advisors from a range of sectors enjoyed a beautiful sunny afternoon...
Meet the 2022 High Sheriff’s Award Winners!
On Thursday 16th March, the High Sheriff of Suffolk Edward Creasy, SCF’s Tim Holder and BBC Suffolk’s very own Lesley Dolphin and Luke Deal once again took to the airwaves of BBC Radio Suffolk to present the 2022 High Sheriff’s Awards. Although we...
High Sheriff’s Awards 2022 – Shortlist announced
The High Sheriff of Suffolk Edward Creasy is pleased to announce this year’s shortlist! We were thrilled this year to receive over 130 nominations for the High Sheriff’s Awards 2022. From every corner of the county, and all walks of life – it really...
Our Founding Chief Executive Stephen Singleton announces plans for his retirement after 17 years service
A word from our Chair… After 17 years as the founding CEO of Suffolk Community Foundation, Stephen Singleton has notified the Foundation’s Board of his intention to retire. Through his phenomenal leadership, immense commitment, and huge passion for making...
Suffolk Community Foundation announced as one of the most influential groups in Suffolk
The East Anglian Daily Times’ Suffolk 100 is a collection of one hundred individuals/groups who have made a difference and are influential in the commercial, community or cultural life of the county. It is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the...
Get involved in The Festival of Suffolk’s Torch Relay
A symbolic torch will tour the county of Suffolk from Friday 13th May until Wednesday 1st June in order to herald the start of the Festival of Suffolk and the celebrations to mark HM the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The torch will carried by selected torch bearers and...
Food & Drink Fund awards £30,000 to Suffolk charities
The Food & Drink Fund recently awarded six grants of £5,000 each to organisations addressing food poverty in Suffolk. These included food banks in Lowestoft and Stowmarket, Halesworth Community Larder, county-wide pop up shops, meal kits and food parcel delivery...
Suffolk’s New Surviving Winter Appeal launches with £100,000 match fund
Please make a donation to this year's appeal here If you would like to receive individual support from the Surviving Winter Appeal, you can contact Citizen’s Advice on 01473 298634. To support this The Surviving Winter Appeal, please donate online by clicking the...
Nominations open for The High Sheriff’s Awards 2022!
The High Sheriff of Suffolk, Edward Creasy, has launched the 2022 High Sheriff’s Awards and is calling for voluntary groups and individuals to submit their nominations for the annual community awards. The High Sheriff’s Awards are designed to reward the volunteers,...
High Sheriff’s Sponsored Walk raises more than £15,000 for local charities – and you can still donate!
On the 11th September, the High Sheriff’s Sponsored Walk took place, with funds raised going to Suffolk Community Foundation to distribute to local charities and community groups. The group of walkers – which varied from those with thousands of miles under their...
‘Fifty Miles With My Dad’ – May de la Rue launches new book to celebrate fundraising walk
Read an extract of the book here May is joined by The High Sheriff of Suffolk Edward Creasy, Chief Executive Stephen Singleton and David Sheepshanks Former Chairman, Suffolk and UK Community Foundations at the launch of ‘Fifty Miles with My Dad’ In early...
Get involved in The Festival of Suffolk!
The Festival of Suffolk has the ambition to be the county’s biggest community event ever and everyone is invited to take part. Spearheaded by the Suffolk Lieutenancy, the festival will shine a spotlight on all aspects of Suffolk life to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum...
Suffolk Community Foundation welcomes new Trustee Jane Millar
Suffolk Community Foundation is delighted to welcome Jane Millar to the Board of Trustees. Jane started her NHS career on the Management Trainee pathway and after holding senior positions at two acute hospitals, she went on to manage two mental health hospitals. The...
East of England Co-op’s Community Cares Fund awards over £100,000 to 30 organisations across the region
Pictured: Re-engage, who received funding towards telephone befriending and tea parties for older people living in Suffolk The East of England Co-op Community Cares Fund is administered by Suffolk Community Foundation working with Essex and Norfolk Community...
Brand New Podcast Series The Change Makers by Sir Tom Hughes-Hallett launches
In this exciting new podcast series, Sir Tom Hughes-Hallett (@SirTomHH) interviews founders of charities social businesses and social movements, highlighting the wonderful work been done right here in the UK. After a successful business career – Tom ran...
£300,000 boost received by local charities supporting mental health in Suffolk
Suffolk Community Foundation’s ‘Equity in Mind Fund’ has recently awarded £300,000 to 6 Suffolk charities and community groups. The fund, which was launched earlier in the year by Suffolk Community Foundation in partnership with Suffolk and North East Essex ICS, met...
High Sheriff of Suffolk launches sponsored walk in support of the High Sheriff’s Fund
As part of Edward Creasy’s Shrieval Programme for 2021, a very special charity walk across Suffolk will take place to raise vital funds to support the work of local charities and community groups. Together, on September 11th 2021, walkers will make the journey...