Hannah Bloom becomes Chief Executive
Hannah Bloom has officially become Chief Executive of Suffolk Community Foundation as of Monday 10 February. Hannah joined the Foundation in March 2024 as Director of Philanthropy and Engagement. She brought with her extensive charity and voluntary services...
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. Based in Ipswich, PLMR Genesis is part of the wider PLMR group which donates 5% of net profits to philanthropic causes...
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 improve the oral health of local people. CEO, Lorraine Mattis showed us around the brand new state-of-the-art clinical...
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 launch event for the Suffolk Day celebrations in Haverhill’s Market Square. Over 80 dignitaries and local people attended 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 which promote the economic, social, or environmental well-being of those communities and enhance their quality of life....
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 firm’s Suffolk offices are situated. Ellisons have agreed a similar fund with Essex Community Foundation where they...
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 legacy fundraising projects. The culmination of the outstanding efforts of his events and fundraising team was marked by two...
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 giving back to the local community and wanted to have control over how and where their fundraising efforts were being...
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 event at Trinity Park on Tuesday 12 March which included the presentation of the High Sheriff Awards to four outstanding...
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 extraordinary fundraising auction online from 14th – 24th March 2024. Money raised hopes to make a significant...
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 Philanthropy and Engagement. Hannah has worked in fundraising and marketing roles for twenty years, mainly for charities local...
“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 contribution he has made to Ipswich’s people and heritage. John Norman became only the 14th person to receive the medal...
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 has been involved in promoting the Surviving Winter Appeal for nearly nine years and having met so many people who have...
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...
Suffolk Community Awards September 2023
The Suffolk Community Awards took place on Monday the 25th of September at the Food Museum in Stowmarket. The awards are a unique partnership between Community Action Suffolk, Suffolk County Council and the Suffolk Association of local councils. They are designed to...
Private Client Professionals networking event in Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk Community Foundation was pleased to host its second private client professionals networking event yesterday (13th July) at Greene and Greene Solicitors in Bury St Edmunds. Over 60 colleagues enjoyed a relaxed afternoon tea in the beautiful sunshine, with...