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Established in 2005, Suffolk Community Foundation is a registered charity and part of a national family of 47 community foundations across the UK.
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By giving to Suffolk Community Foundation, you will ensure that small charities working throughout the county receive the much-needed funding they rely on, to enable them to continue their essential work for the most vulnerable in our communities.

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Suffolk Community Foundation manages 136 grant making funds and awards around £3 million in funding each year (excluding the Sizewell C Community Fund).  Grant size ranges from £500 to £40,000 or above, sometimes over multiple years. The average amount awarded is £3,830..

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Suffolk Cost of Living Surviving Winter Appeal 2022

Suffolk Cost of Living Surviving Winter Appeal 2022

by scf-local-nicki | Oct 26, 2022 | Children & Families, Featured, Health & Wellbeing

The 12th Surviving Winter Appeal was launched today (Thursday 27 October) at The University of Suffolk, Ipswich, and this year it has widened so that it will help Suffolk people, with a three-pronged focus on ‘fuel, food and support’. With many people already facing...

Paw Power goes Platinum as Suffolk Dog Day returns to Helmingham Hall

by scf-local-nicki | Jul 11, 2022 | Children & Families, Featured, Upcoming Events

Suffolk’s favourite date in the canine calendar returns to the stunning surrounding of Helmingham Hall on July 31st and organisers at Suffolk Community Foundation are planning a very special event for all the family with a distinctly royal flavour. With anticipated...
East of England Co-op offers £100K to local community groups in Suffolk

East of England Co-op offers £100K to local community groups in Suffolk

by scf-local-nicki | Jun 7, 2022 | Children & Families, Featured, Health & Wellbeing

Local community groups and charities in Suffolk are being encouraged to apply for a share of £100,000 on offer from the East of England Co-op. Grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 from the East of England Co-op’s Community Cares Fund are available to local voluntary,...

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