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What
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Connecting causes that matter with people who care
We provide grants to help charities and community organisations who are supporting local people facing disadvantage, to improve their lives.
We do this by working with individuals, families, businesses, professional advisors, and charitable trusts, helping them to fund local groups that are tackling the issues they care about most.
Our impact last year
We work with around 1,000 donors who range from individuals, companies and community groups to charitable trusts and the public sector. Our collective efforts are creating positive change across Suffolk.
Since 2005, we have awarded
11,740 grants totalling £46.8m
across 3,346 local charities and community groups
Cohere Arts CIC participant
“At no point during any part of it did I feel disabled, and I think that’s really important … These projects fill the void in my life that was created by losing my sight.“
Reach Community Projects
“Always a positive experience working with SCF! Thanks for all your support. You always go the extra mile, your correspondence is polite and friendly and you’re incredibly knowledgeable.“
Maurken Fund Holder
“Having a fund with Suffolk Community Foundation connects me with so many wonderful local charities that I wouldn’t otherwise be aware of.“
Surviving Winter Campaign
For 15 years, Suffolk Community Foundation’s Surviving Winter Campaign has helped protect some of the county’s most vulnerable residents from the harsh realities of winter.
This year, we’re continuing to evolve our approach to meet the changing needs of our communities. That’s why, in 2025/26, we’re inviting local charities and community groups to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to deliver practical, impactful projects for older people.
Latest News
Charity quiz night at Seckford Hall
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...
PLMR Genesis announces charity partnership with Suffolk Community Foundation
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...
Professional advisor networking event
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...