by Anna Norman Butler | Jul 1, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Suffolk 100 is a giving circle where members give an annual donation to help us to respond to local need, and support charities that are helping people in Suffolk. It is vital for our core funding and enables us to develop new areas of work. 2025 Suffolk 100 Annual...
by Anna Norman Butler | Jun 24, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
We’re delighted that Charlotte has joined Suffolk Community Foundation as our new Director of Finance and Operations. Charlotte is a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant with over 22 years post-qualification experience gained from roles in industry,...
by Anna Norman Butler | Jun 21, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Five individuals who have made a positive and lasting difference to local people and their quality of life have been awarded the coveted Suffolk Medal on Saturday (21 June). The accolades were presented during a ceremony in Lowestoft to mark Suffolk Day, which brings...
by Anna Norman Butler | Jun 10, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
We are delighted to announce that a new fund has been established to support initiatives that improve local people’s lives and life chances in Lowestoft & Waveney. The fund is set up in memory of Edward and Ivy Rose Hood, a couple who lived in Lowestoft and who...
by Anna Norman Butler | May 22, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
We are delighted to welcome our new Director of Grants & Impact, Danielle Waller, to the Foundation. Danielle has spent over two decades working in the voluntary, non-for-profit and charity sectors where she has enjoyed working for local, national and...
by Anna Norman Butler | May 6, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Nine local organisations have benefited from a total of over a half a million pounds in the latest round of funding from the Sizewell C Community Fund. £550,000 was awarded by Suffolk Community Foundation in the third round of funding, bringing the total support...
by Anna Norman Butler | Apr 29, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
We work with professional advisors across Suffolk to support their clients to explore their philanthropic giving options and how they can have the greatest impact with their giving. Whilst we are well placed to advise on philanthropy and support local grassroot...
by Anna Norman Butler | Jan 27, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
£1.1m awarded to 11 organisations in the second round of Sizewell C Community Fund, taking the total to £1.4m awarded to date Awards range from £10k to £201k for groups serving East Suffolk, including Home-Start in Suffolk and Wardens Trust Funding comes from Sizewell...
by Anna Norman Butler | Jan 23, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Help us to help you by understanding the needs of your organisation Suffolk Community Foundation is delighted to be collaborating with Community Action Suffolk (CAS) on The State of the Sector 2024/25 survey, which will be critical in creating a front-line view point...
by Anna Norman Butler | Jan 16, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
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 sector in Suffolk our warmest congratulations! THANK YOU for your tireless commitment and hard work improving...
by Anna Norman Butler | Jan 13, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
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 this winter. Thanks to the generosity of local people, the Foundation has now raised more than £100,000 through this...
by Anna Norman Butler | Dec 10, 2024 | News, Uncategorized
Suffolk Community Foundation has awarded Green Light Trust (GLT) funds to support a year of essential management at a much-loved ancient woodland near Bury St Edmunds. The funding has come from the Axter Climate and Community Fund, which is administered by the...
by Anna Norman Butler | Nov 21, 2024 | News, Uncategorized
Suffolk Community Foundation (SCF) has appointed Hannah Bloom at its new Chief Executive. Hannah, who is currently the Foundation’s Director of Philanthropy and Engagement, will take up her new role in February. She brings with her extensive charity and voluntary...
by Anna Norman Butler | Nov 11, 2024 | News, Uncategorized
Suffolk Community Foundation has launched its annual Surviving Winter appeal to raise vital funds to help vulnerable older people to stay warm and well when the cold weather hits. The Foundation is asking anyone who feels able to make a donation to get in touch and...
by Anna Norman Butler | Nov 4, 2024 | News, Uncategorized
We are delighted that Mark Wilkinson and Fran Wright have joined the Foundation this month. Mark joins as Director of Finance and Operations and Fran as Philanthropy Manager. Mark is a Chartered Accountant, trained with KPMG Norwich and, since leaving KPMG, has...
by Anna Norman Butler | Nov 4, 2024 | News, Uncategorized
£300k awarded to nine organisations in first round of funding Awards range from £2k to £170k for groups across East Suffolk Sizewell C Community Fund is open throughout the year, every year, for the next decade Sports clubs, advice agencies and community facilities...
by Anna Norman Butler | Oct 31, 2024 | News, Uncategorized
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 and Braithwaite Solicitors and Kingsfleet Wealth. Our quiz master, Christopher Mason, did a fantastic job starting the...
by Anna Norman Butler | Oct 21, 2024 | News, Uncategorized
On Thursday 17th October, we welcomed 70 guests to our professional advisor networking event which was kindly sponsored by Kingsfleet Wealth and Greene & Greene. We enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch provided by ICE Restaurant and heard from Amanda Bloomfield, from...
by Anna Norman Butler | Sep 24, 2024 | News, Uncategorized
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 ICB ‘Can Do Health & Care’ EXPO 2024. The event, which took place at Colchester Rugby Club, was attended...
by Anna Norman Butler | Jul 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 opening of the Sizewell C Community Fund. Around £2m will be made available each year for the next 10 years. The money...
