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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
East of England Co-op offers £100K to local community groups in Suffolk
Local community groups and charities in Suffolk are being encouraged to apply for a share of £100,000 on offer from the East of England Co-op. Grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 from the East of England Co-op’s Community Cares Fund are available to local voluntary,...
The Festival of Suffolk Platinum Jubilee Pageant
Suffolk Show Grande Finale - Wednesday 1st June, 4pm The Grand RingThe Festival of Suffolk Torch Relay arrives at Trinity Park to be welcomed by parachutists, a 500 people strong pageant, and marching bands. That will signal the start of an amazing spectacle – the...
Melanie Craig appointed new Chief Executive for Suffolk Community Foundation
The Suffolk Community Foundation is delighted to advise that, following an extensive search, Melanie Craig has been appointed as its next Chief Executive Officer. Melanie joins the Foundation following a long and highly successful career in the National Health Service...