These are challenging times for us all, but if we continue to work effectively as #TeamSuffolk we will provide effective support for those who most need it, and lift our own spirits at the same time. We want to let you know about two very important initiatives that...

Watch the film to listen to our Chairman George Vestey and hear the emotional stories of some of our beneficiaries If this year is anything to go by, one thing's for certain. The team at Suffolk Community Foundation will go to great lengths to make sure our voluntary...

In partnership with the East Anglian Daily Times, BBC Radio Suffolk and our 'Home But Not Alone' partners, the Rebuilding Local Lives Campaign is joining forces with our Surviving Winter Appeal and turning its focus towards the needs of vulnerable people in Suffolk...

We are so excited to announce that our annual celebration this year will be taking place via a very special live broadcast at Dance East's new digital studio. Every live broadcast needs a trailer! Watch the short video below to hear from your hosts, Broadcaster and...

Suffolk Community Foundation’s team are incredibly proud to announce that their Chief Executive Stephen Singleton, has been recognised with an MBE for services to the community in Suffolk during Covid-19 in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.I am absolutely thrilled...

Suffolk Community Foundation is delighted to welcome Jordan Holder to the Board of Trustees. As the Senior Enterprise Coordinator at the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership, Jordan is an inspiring leader working to connect Education & Business. Responsible for...

The Suffolk Coronavirus Community Fund has already raised £1.7M and awarded 334 grants worth nearly £1.5M to Suffolk charities and community groups - but as winter approaches there is still much more to be done to ‘Re-Build Local Lives.'We have been so moved to...

On Saturday 15th August, our Head of Grant Programmes Andrea Pittock attended the opening of the Friendly Bench™ at Castle Hill Community Centre on behalf of Suffolk Community Foundation. Andrea warmly welcomed everyone, and gave an opening speech. She was...

Ipswich Building Society has offered its support to the Rebuilding Local Lives Appeal, by allowing people to make donations at any of their 9 branches across Suffolk. Working in partnership with Ipswich Building Society has become second nature to Suffolk Community...

From 1st August, scarecrows will be displayed in front gardens and front windows of Bildeston for everyone to see, as part of the village's Scarecrow Competition. Don't forget to head to Market Square tomorrow too, where you'll find Aunt Sally and Worzel Gummidge...

Our Grants Team are here to help #TeamSuffolk join together in the continuing fight against the Coronavirus and the re-building of local lives. In recent months, it has been really heartening to hear from so many new groups and passionate people who have been work...

On Suffolk Day this year, the County has received an incredible helping hand from its most famous son, singing superstar Ed Sheeran who has made a ‘founding gift’ to launch Suffolk Community Foundation’s ‘Rebuilding Local Lives Appeal’.  The Community Foundation’s new...

Anglian Water operates at the heart of the community, and its employees live locally too, so they are committed to making this region a great place to live and work. The coronavirus pandemic has shown that community has never been more important, and that is why...

A huge thank you to the people of Suffolk who are giving so generously. Together, we have already delivered a truly inspiring £1M from the Suffolk Coronavirus Community Fund. Set up to fight the coronavirus pandemic in Suffolk, 200 grants have now been awarded to...

Suffolk Dog Day may have been cancelled this year, but with the loss of around £50K in fundraising for Suffolk charities just at a time when they need it most, dog lovers are being asked to lend ‘Paw Power’ to a brand new #Gimme5 Challenge going live now in support of...

Suffolk Community Foundation is delighted to welcome Bridget McIntyre MBE as the new High Sheriff of Suffolk and Patron of Suffolk Community Foundation for her year in office. At times like this, the Suffolk Community Foundation plays a critical role in our county. We...

Community Action Suffolk (CAS) exists to ensure the sector, and its volunteers, is supported, safe and sustainable and that our communities are active and resilient We provide (or signpost) whatever is needed behind the scenes to enable this, so the sector can...

Suffolk’s Coronavirus Community Fund has now reached £1.5M of its initial £2M target, supported over 232 charities and reached over 120,393 vulnerable Suffolk people during lockdown. But in order to continue supporting them, and to reach many more, a ‘Social Media...

The Suffolk Medal, Suffolk’s highest honour, is to be presented to Grenville Clarke for his environmental work in Suffolk in support of organisations including Green Light Trust and Suffolk Wildlife Trust.   Despite a serious decline in his health, Grenville continued...

Many local charities could be facing financial collapse in the next 12 months unless they get extra funding.   In the midst of a global pandemic, the demand for charity services is soaring - wiping out regular fundraising activities. Read the full story in today's...