We can't believe a year has passed since we all gathered at Trinity Park for our Annual Review! Last night, we took Suffolk Community Foundation's annual celebration of our work and the voluntary sector to the West of the county - in the contemporary surroundings of...

To celebrate #iwill week (18th November 2019 - 22nd November 2019), we  are shining our 'SCF Spotlight' on Lanai Collis-Phillips  - a new UK ambassador for Youth Social Action, and highlighting the importance of young people having a voice. Lanai has been volunteering...

In partnership with the East Anglian Daily Times, East of England Co-op, Citizens Advice, Warm Homes Healthy People, Rural Coffee Caravan, Ipswich Building Society, Age UK Suffolk, Flagship Group and Meet Up Mondays, we are pleased to announce that this year's...

The High Sheriff of Suffolk, Roz Eminson, has launched the 2020 High Sheriff’s Awards and is calling for voluntary groups and individuals to submit their nominations for the annual community awards. The High Sheriff’s Awards are designed to reward the volunteers,...

We're proud to support Suffolk Action Week, taking place from Monday 30th September to Sunday 6th October. The county-wide campaign, in which we join Community Action Suffolk, Suffolk Libraries, The East of England Co-operative and Suffolk Association of...

Suffolk's poorest families could be facing the 'perfect storm' of winter misery this year - with the threat of increased food prices on top of increasing fuel poverty.Our Head of Public Affairs Tim Holder contributed to the headline article in today's East...

Local groups supporting women and girls with issues like period poverty, domestic and sexual abuse, mental health and long-term unemployment can to apply for a share of £3.5 million for their vital work. A further round of the Tampon Tax Community Fund is...

Despite a week of hot temperatures, the weather on Sunday afternoon was ideal for Suffolk dog lovers to turn out with their pooches in tow and attend the 11th Suffolk Dog Day! By 10am eager crowds gathered at the gates with their furry friends, ready to...

The Food and Drink Fund supports charities and voluntary and community groups throughout Suffolk. From foodbanks to lunch clubs and even meal deliveries for those not able to travel, there are many ways to support vital areas of food deprivation in...

On Friday 21st June, Tim Holder and Harriet Beckwith from the Suffolk Community Foundation team joined Suffolk's High Sheriff Roz Eminson for a very special Suffolk Day Road Trip. With visits to Felixstowe, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich, the trip was to celebrate and...

Representatives from the voluntary sector, public sector, business and philanthropy gathered at the Museum of East Anglian Life this morning for the very first investiture of The Suffolk Medal.  The medals were designed by Suffolk artist Maggi Hambling,...

Charities and community groups working across Suffolk can now apply for funding for projects that encourage young people to take action on the issues that matter to them.Through the #iwill Fund, we are looking for groups that engage young people aged...

The first three recipients of The Suffolk Medal have been announced as Sally Fodgen, Terry Hunt and Richard Martineau. This year’s recipients have made their contribution to Suffolk in a variety of ways including outstanding leadership, ambassadorship,...

The High Sheriff of Suffolk, Roz Eminson is once again teaming up with Tim Holder and the team at Suffolk Community Foundation for a third annual ‘Suffolk Day Road Trip’ this year visiting Felixstowe, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich with a focus on introducing...

The new High Sheriff of Suffolk, Roz Eminson, was “sworn-in” at a ceremony at Ipswich Crown Court on Thursday 4th April at 12pm. The issue of the rural isolation of young people in Suffolk is one of her areas of interest for her year in office.Married with...

At Suffolk Community Foundation, we work closely with donors - sometimes with total anonymity - to assist them to give to what they love in supporting vulnerable people in Suffolk.This short film focuses on the philanthropy of three women in our county who...

The ‘Realising Ambition’ initiative has awarded a £2m contract to Suffolk and Essex Community Foundations. The initiative brings together primary care, social services and the voluntary sector to improve health services identified by the three local alliances (East...

Last night we were joined by charities and community groups from all over Suffolk, along with supporters and sponsors for the High Sheriff’s Awards - a prestigious annual event that publicly recognises these groups, along with individuals (many of whom are...

Suffolk is to have its own medal and recipients can be nominated by any resident. The public are being asked to get involved to ensure that The Suffolk Medal is the most prestigious award that the whole County can bestow upon one of its own. Nominations will be...