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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
REACH Community Projects Cookery Classes participant
“I’ve been struggling with food shopping and wanted to learn how to buy cheap ingredients but still make lovely meals. Thank you so much. It’s been amazing. I’ve learnt so much.”
Alumah
“Thank you for your ongoing support. Our involvement with the Foundation has been consistently positive, and we are grateful for the trust and investment you have placed in our work.”
Oak Fund Holder
“I created my fund in order to organise my charitable giving better. It has worked really well for me. I have enjoyed learning about new local charities as well as supporting the ones I know well.”
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
Private Client Professionals networking event in Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk Community Foundation was pleased to host its second private client professionals networking event yesterday (13th July) at Greene and Greene Solicitors in Bury St Edmunds. Over 60 colleagues enjoyed a relaxed afternoon tea in the beautiful sunshine, with...
The High Sheriff of Suffolk’s Collaboration by Invitation Lunches
Immediately after all the festivities of the Suffolk Day launch in Ipswich, we were so grateful to Suffolk’s High Sheriff, Mark Pendlington DL and Professor Helen Langton, Vice Chancellor of University of Suffolk, for partnering with us to deliver one of a series of...
Launch of Multicultural Event in Ipswich
One Big Multicultural Festival is set to return to Alexandra Park in Ipswich on July 23rd this year with a party like no other! The event is a celebration of Suffolk’s many cultures and brings communities together. Previously held in September, this year the festival...