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.
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We understand the vital role of Suffolk’s community groups and grassroots charities in making a difference in people’s lives.
We champion your organisation by connecting you with our donors and funds which will support you to be stronger.
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The benefit of working with us is that we have the connections and experience to help you give to the issues you care about.
Every gift, large or small, makes a positive difference to individuals and to communities right here in Suffolk.
What we do
Our work is set against the current backdrop of rising levels of need in Suffolk, with an estimated 75,000 now living in poverty.
Partnering with the VCFSE sector demonstrates that the will in Suffolk to provide support remains undiminished.
Professional Advisors
We have the privilege of building long-term and trusted relationships with many professional advisors and their clients.
An advisor’s expertise, when combined with the Foundation’s deep knowledge of local need, continues to provide wonderful opportunities for those who care about Suffolk to realise their charitable ambitions locally.
We provide a range of options for private clients, including:
- Legacies & gifts in wills
- Transferring the burden of running a charitable fund
- Creating a personal fund
- Creating a memorial fund
- Trust transfers
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Raising money for Stand Up For Suffolk
James Thompson and his brother-in-law Alex Parish are lacing up their running shoes for the ultimate challenge: completing the Stour Valley Path 100K. Their motivation? Raising funds for Stand Up for Suffolk, a giving circle managed by Suffolk Community Foundation...
News from Suffolk 100 – A giving circle that is at our core!
Suffolk 100 is a giving circle where members give an annual donation to help us to respond to local need, and support charities that are helping people in Suffolk. It is vital for our core funding and enables us to develop new areas of work. 2025 Suffolk 100 Annual...
Charlotte Rowlands joins Suffolk Community Foundation
We're delighted that Charlotte has joined Suffolk Community Foundation as our new Director of Finance and Operations. Charlotte is a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant with over 22 years post-qualification experience gained from roles in industry, accountancy...
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The Centenary Fund is currently open for applications with a closing date of 17th October.
The Centenary Fund has been established by The Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich to promote community engagement by churches throughout the Diocese.
The objectives of this fund are to support community based projects, which could include:
- Work on buildings (excluding maintenance and/or repair) to make them more accessible to the community
- Supporting initiatives in children’s or youth work (open membership).
- Supporting the work of a parish nurse associated with the Anglican Church.
- A joint project with a school.
- Joint working with other organisations to create a project for the benefit of the wider community.
- Projects that support vulnerable and/or isolated groups in the community.
For more information and to apply, please visit the current grants page on our website, link in bio.
#localgiving #suffolkcharities
Last week, Jess had the pleasure of attending Disability Advice East Suffolk’s (DAS) 40th birthday celebration.
@daseastsuffolk has been a lifeline for disabled people, their families, and carers for four decades — offering free, independent advice on everything from welfare benefits and appeals to energy relief, housing adaptations, and crisis support. In 2024 alone, they helped an incredible 2,316 people.
The celebration was a look back at DAS’s achievements over the years and a glimpse into their future plans. Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, MP for Suffolk Coastal, also joined the event and pledged her support for the launch of the new Disability Advice Training Service — a fantastic initiative to help employers and organisations improve the way they support employees with disabilities.
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The Sizewell C Community Fund has recently marked its first anniversary. Over the past year, the fund has awarded 36 grants totalling £2.6 million to support communities most affected by the construction of Sizewell C.
@homestartsuffolk received £201,881 in December 2024 from the Sizewell C Community Fund. This film shows how the grant is helping support young families living in Leiston, Saxmundham and surrounding villages.
The Sizewell C Community Fund will provide up to £23m to local charities, community groups and organisations which are delivering projects that benefit communities located closest to, and most impacted by, Sizewell C development activity sites in East Suffolk.
For more information about the fund, please visit www.sizewellcfund.org.uk
@sizewellc
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This week is #RememberACharityWeek.
This week reminds us to pause and consider leaving a gift to charity in our Will.
Supporting local charities enables your legacy, big or small, to improve the lives of people living closest to you.
To find out more about leaving a gift in your Will, please contact the team at Suffolk Community Foundation.
#charitablelegacy #localgiving #suffolkcharities
Today is the International Day of Charity.
Today we come together to celebrate the spirit of giving. The International Day of Charity reminds us that even the smallest act of kindness can create ripples of change.
At Suffolk Community Foundation, we know that supporting local charities is especially powerful as:
💜 They understand the unique challenges in our communities
💜 They provide direct support to people living closest to us
💜 Every contribution, big or small, has a visible impact right where we live.
We wish to thank all those working tirelessly to help the most vulnerable in our communities, and all those who give so generously.
Together, we can make a difference.
#internationaldayofcharity #localgiving #communityfundraising #volunteering #suffolkcharities #localimpact
Nominations are now open for The King`s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS).
KAVS is the MBE for voluntary groups and organisations, and Suffolk had an outstanding year in 2025 with five winners.
If you know of any groups which deserve to be nominated for this prestigious award, please visit the KAVS website for more details. The deadline for nominations is 1st December 2025.
https://kavs.dcms.gov.uk/
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