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...
The High Sheriff of Suffolk’s Collaboration by Invitation Lunches
Immediately after all the festivities of the Suffolk Day launch in Ipswich, we were so grateful to Suffolk’s High Sheriff, Mark Pendlington DL and Professor Helen Langton, Vice Chancellor of University of Suffolk, for partnering with us to deliver one of a series of...
Launch of Multicultural Event in Ipswich
One Big Multicultural Festival is set to return to Alexandra Park in Ipswich on July 23rd this year with a party like no other! The event is a celebration of Suffolk’s many cultures and brings communities together. Previously held in September, this year the festival...
Three new funds to help improve lives in Suffolk
Suffolk Community Foundation is thrilled to announce the opening of three new funds in recent weeks. We are incredibly excited to be working with these donors to make a lasting difference to communities in Suffolk. The Axter Climate & Community Fund The Axter Climate...
Two Suffolk Medals awarded on Suffolk Day in Ipswich
2023 Suffolk Medal recipients:Rebecca Crerar and Dr Jonathan Adnams OBE The Suffolk Medal is the highest honour that Suffolk can bestow on one of its own and two outstanding Suffolk people are now only the 12th and 13th recipients of this prestigious honour. The...
Ipswich set to host Suffolk Day celebrations
The Mayor of Ipswich is proud to host celebrations for Suffolk Day on 21 June 2023, led by a military parade through the town centre and county ceremony. ‘Be free in 23’ celebrations will start with an early morning parade by 4 Army Air Corps who will exercise its...
New High Sheriff for Suffolk 2023-24
The new High Sheriff of Suffolk, Mark Pendlington, was ‘sworn-in’ at a ceremony at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday 30th March at 12 noon. Mark Pendlington lives with his partner Richard, in Acton near Sudbury. “I am excited about my year but there is much...The dawn of a new era for Suffolk Dog Day
Suffolk Dog Day was launched in 2007 by an incredible group of volunteers. Whilst sat around a table enjoying a meal, they decided to launch a fun day for dogs and their owners in order to create awareness and raise funds for the work of Suffolk Community Foundation....
Fred.Olsen Cruise lines unveils next wave of funding
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils next wave of funding with Suffolk Community Foundation through dedicated ‘Fred. Olsen Community Fund’ Ipswich-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced a second round of grant funding for local causes in partnership with Suffolk...