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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 3,400 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
Suffolk Community Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of a new charitable fund with Ellisons Solicitors.
The Ellisons Foundation Fund will award grants annually to charities and voluntary organisations operating in Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds, where the firm’s Suffolk offices are situated. Ellisons have agreed a similar fund with Essex Community Foundation where they...
High Sheriff of Suffolk Mark Pendlington DL helps Raise Over £75,000 through Legacy Fundraising Projects
Mark Pendlington DL, former High Sheriff of Suffolk, concluded his tenure last week with a remarkable achievement, raising over £75,000 through legacy fundraising projects. The culmination of the outstanding efforts of his events and fundraising team was marked by two...
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...