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Marriott Motor Group supports local charities via fund with Suffolk Community Foundation
Suffolk Community Foundation (SCF) has been working with Marriott Motor Group for a number of years. Marriott Motor Group has a strong sense of giving back to the local community and wanted to have control over how and where their fundraising efforts were being...
Suffolk charities benefit from £4.5m of grants thanks to Suffolk Community Foundation
Over 300 guests including charities and community groups, public sector and business leaders attended Suffolk Community Foundation’s Annual Review event at Trinity Park on Tuesday 12 March which included the presentation of the High Sheriff Awards to four outstanding...
Charity Auction – Bid for Suffolk!
Suffolk's High Sheriff, Mark Pendlington DL, proudly announces the High Sheriff of Suffolk's Legacy Auction in Association with Birketts LLP, an extraordinary fundraising auction online from 14th – 24th March 2024. Money raised hopes to make a significant impact on...
Appointment of Hannah Bloom as new Director of Philanthropy and Engagement
Melanie Craig, Chief Executive, Suffolk Community Foundation, is delighted to announce the appointment of Hannah Bloom as the new Director of Philanthropy and Engagement. Hannah has worked in fundraising and marketing roles for twenty years, mainly for charities local...
“Outstanding” contribution recognised with county’s highest honour
A former lecturer and foster carer with a passion for architecture and history has been awarded the Suffolk Medal in recognition of the outstanding contribution he has made to Ipswich’s people and heritage. John Norman became only the 14th person to receive the medal...
Launch of a new charitable fund with Beckett Investment Management Group Ltd
Suffolk Community Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of a new charitable fund with Beckett Investment Management Group Ltd. The Beckett Health and Wellbeing Fund will award annual grants to charities and community groups in Suffolk. Describing the...
Tim’s Surviving Winter Sleep Out For Suffolk
On December 14th, Tim along with his dear friend Christine will be sleeping out to raise money and awareness for the Surviving Winter Appeal. Tim has been involved in promoting the Surviving Winter Appeal for nearly nine years and having met so many people who have...
Make Suffolk a better place together – DanceEast Nov 14th
On Tuesday November 14th at DanceEast Ipswich, Suffolk Community Foundation hosted a truly special night with people who really make a difference in our county. The overriding message of working together was the golden thread of the evening reminding us that...
The Surviving Winter 2023/24 Appeal has launched!
The Surviving Winter Appeal for 2023 /24 was launched on October 19th at West Suffolk College. A really great morning with partners, supporters, media and colleagues to hear from a panel of guests - We even made the news! A very big thank you to our speakers:- Cllr...