National research shows that online abuse, stalking and sexting are much more common place than we might imagine in the lives of Suffolk young people and a day-to-day danger. It is now common for those as young as eight and nine to have direct access to a smart phone...

The impact of austerity measures on public services has seen them increasingly only able to signpost people in need to the door of the local voluntary sector. With limited public money to support what happens next, the result is a vital need for increased levels of...

Recent tragic incidents of knife crime, cyber-bullying that can lead to suicide, the pressure to join gangs, drug and alcohol addiction, depression and loneliness. At the same time, our young people are coping with increased pressure to succeed at school, maintain the...

The world is changing fast, but the dangers that we face as individuals of all ages, and as a community, are changing even faster. Suffolk is a safe place to live in the main, but we would be wrong to think that we are completely free from the kinds of challenges that...

A tragedy or a crisis can come at any time and affect anyone. It is always our hope that ‘this won’t happen to me’ and that Suffolk’s voluntary sector is there to help other people, but the reality is over 50% of us will use the services of a charity or community...

It is with great regret that we have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Suffolk Dog Day, which was scheduled to take place on Sunday 29th July at Helmingham Hall, as a result of the ongoing predicted high temperatures. The safety and enjoyment of...

Well done to young volunteers at YOPEY who are giving up their time for people living with dementia. This project, made possible by a grant from the #iwill Fund through Suffolk Community Foundation, aims to tackle loneliness by encouraging young people to visit older...

Joining in the celebrations for Suffolk Day, the High Sheriff of Suffolk, George Vestey, met and thanked many of the people who work and volunteer for local charities. George had a busy day touring Suffolk as he joined the presenters of BBC Radio Suffolk as they...

The High Sheriff of Suffolk, George Vestey, has launched the 2019 High Sheriff’s Awards and is calling for voluntary groups and individuals to submit their entries for the annual community awards. The High Sheriff’s Awards are designed to reward the volunteers,...

Heavyweights from Suffolk’s Food & Drink industry have come together to build Suffolk Community Foundation’s Food & Drink fund. Leaders from Suffolk’s Food and Drink industry, including Paddy Bishopp, Tim Rowan-Robinson, William Buchanan and Barry Chevallier...

On Friday 11 May, Suffolk Community Foundation welcomed HRH The Earl of Wessex to the new Headquarters of Birkett’s Solicitors in Ipswich. In addition to officially opening the new HQ, he also met representatives of six Suffolk charities who support young people in...

Haverhill based Reach Community Projects has been named the winner of the inaugural Hopkins Homes – Suffolk Charity of the Year – public vote and will receive the top donation of £7,000. The campaign received more than 2,300 votes from Suffolk residents who chose...

As many of you may already know, Theatre Royal Associate Artists Danusia Iwaszko and Lucinda Meredith have been working together with Bury St Edmunds Women’s Aid (The Refuge) to create and hold a series of writing workshops; using the tools of theatre to help women to...

Hopkins Homes is holding an online vote to decide which Suffolk charities will receive a share of a £10,000 donation from the Hopkins Charitable Fund. Suffolk residents can take part in the vote by choosing their favourite from a shortlist of seven local charities....