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, accountancy...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

More than 250 charity representatives, voluntary workers, community champions, donors and business leaders have learnt more about the work of Suffolk Community Foundation at a special event taking place during its 20th anniversary year. The Foundation’s Annual Review...

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...

£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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

£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...

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...

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...

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...

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 over...